1. Higher order questions
Lesson Topic(s): Social Studies
2nd Grade
Week of: to 12-21, 2018
Objectives: Students will understand the significance of celebration of Christmas and other cultural influence and celebrations of this time.
TEKS: 2.1A significance of national celebrations; 2.5A interpret maps and globes; 2.16A id significance of cultural celebrations; 2.16B compare cultural celebrations;
ELPS: 2.G (Listening/Speaking); 5.B;5.G (writing)
Essential Question(s): How is the Christmas season celebrated in our nation and around the world? How do other cultures influence our celebrations?
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Lesson Plan
Sweden:
Read The Tomten; make headband
Italy:
Read The Legend of Old Befana; make witch
Germany:
Read Cobweb Christmas;
Decorate tree
England:
Read The Friendly Beast or The Good Little Christmas Tree; make cards to send to soldiers
Finish countries from this week.
Vocabulary
Celebrate *Country
Culture specific
Tradition words
Feast
Globe
Holiday
Custom
Higher order questions
How does the tomten and candles fit in with our U.S. Christmas traditions?
How does Old Befana fit in with our U.S. Christmas traditions?
How do Christmas trees and tinsel fit in with our U.S. Christmas traditions?
How do Christmas cards fit in with our U.S. Christmas traditions?
Reflect on the countries we have studied this week. What have you learned?
Assessment Strategy
Students will create a headband and write about the legend.
Students will create a Befana and write about the legend.
Students will create a Christmas tree and write about the legend.
Students will make Christmas cards for soldiers.
Students will finish any work from this week and reflect in their journals.