Halloween Origins and History Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis
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Explore the mysterious origins of Halloween, Halloween history, and related traditions like Día de Muertos and Samhain! Your students will explore leading theories about the origins of Halloween with this engaging crime scene investigation activity that encourages original thinking!
A visually engaging case file is provided with comprehensive background readings on the history of Halloween, along with Día de Muertos. Leading theories about the origins of the Halloween are provided, spanning from Roman to Celtic to American history. Student detectives will encounter non-fiction background information, primary source images, 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 about the mystery of Halloween's origins! 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 Halloween 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 Halloween.
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