Take students beyond the decorations and ask them to identify what a holiday reveals about a culture’s values. Then, push them further as they develop their own holidays.
All AboutJanuary
3 Activities for Martin Luther King’s Birthday
Three quick thoughts on classroom activities for Martin Luther King, Jr’s upcoming holiday.
When Should The New Year Begin?
We take it for granted that January 1st is the start of a new year, but this was not the case for most of history. Stretch your students’ ability to think from multiple perspectives by discussing the various dates people have celebrated the new year.
Multiple Perspectives: Lunar Calendars
Looking at calendars throughout history is an interesting way to explore multiple perspectives. Nothing is as ingrained in our lives as seven day weeks, twelve months, and 365 days per year. Challenge your students’ perceptions by investigating various solar, lunar, and lunisolar calendars.