Celebrations Around the World Mini-Unit/Research Project

This product includes a multiple day research project that allows students to learn more about celebrations around the world! There are two Google Slides mini-lessons included. The first mini-lesson guides class discussion on what it means to celebrate in different cultures. Students will work collaboratively to create a word cloud and class definition of the word “celebrate.” The second activity provides students with a “passport” that will take them to different Google Earth locations around the world. Students will explore these locations and learn more about the holidays that are celebrated there. Students will choose a location that they would like to learn more about and complete a choice board style research project. There are 12 total choice board options and activities for your students to choose from. This product includes printable choice boards and a printable graphic organizer. Everything else will be completed by your students in Google Slides. This research project can be done in any type of classroom– virtual, hybrid, or in-person. Some directions can be edited, and slides can be duplicated.

THIS RESOURCE USES GOOGLE EARTH-- Make sure you check your district's access to the app before purchase-- I know some schools have it blocked!

Google Slides Presentations/Mini Lessons Included

• What is a Celebration? Mini Lesson/Class activity-- Updated version includes printable handouts for this activity
• Exploring Celebrations Around the World- QR Code links, Informational PDFs included. Students build background knowledge on different celebrations around the world by exploring Google Earth, reading summaries of each celebration, and watching informational videos
• Research Project Google Slides-- Students choose from 12 assignment options, graphic organizer for research included as well-- Updated version includes printable graphic organizer
• Printable QR code passports for your students to travel around the world!

Research Choice Board Option Examples (6 total)

• Compare & Contrast
• Make a photo album
• Foods & Traditions

Project Choice Board Option Examples (6 total)

• Create a menu
• Find a craft and create it
• Find a recipe and create it