Christmas Traditions History Holiday Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis
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Explore the history of Christmas and Christmas holiday traditions from around the world! Your students will explore leading theories about the history of Christmas traditions with this festive crime scene investigation activity that encourages engagement and original thinking!
A visually engaging case file is provided with comprehensive background readings on the history of Christmas and its traditions. Leading theories about the making of modern Christmas traditions are provided, spanning from Roman to American history. Student detectives will encounter non-fiction background information, primary source images and excerpts, and much more while taking detective notes on what they learn. They will then answer the reading comprehension response questions, complete a timeline activity, and draw and support their own hypothesis! Two bonus writing extension activities included as well!
This investigation activity can be used as a printable packet activity, or as an engaging stations classroom activity with groups! Teacher and student notes are provided, along with an answer key for the background reading comprehension activity.
This activity is provided in both ready-to-print color and black and white versions.
This resource makes learning about Christmas history and culture highly engaging and is a great supplement, introduction, or reinforcement activity to any lesson! Students will leave the lesson with an understanding of the cultural significance and history of Christmas.
This activity is designed to promote active learning and critical thinking skills, and have students think like historians. Students will practice making and justifying claims.
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