How to Dress for the Ponce Carnival

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

K

Overview

In this activity, students will read about the Carnival in Ponce, Puerto Rico and about being a vejigante. Then, students will design their own Carnival costume.

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): KG

SS10.K.6

Compare cultural similarities and differences in individuals, families, and communities.

UP:SS10.K.6

Vocabulary

  • compare
  • contrast
  • culture
  • celebration
  • tradition

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Individuals, families, and communities mark special days or events in a variety of ways.
  • Cultures are celebrated in different ways.
  • Cultures follow a variety of traditions.
  • Vocabulary: celebration, tradition, culture

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Identify celebrations and traditions within their culture.
  • Recognize celebrations and traditions of other cultures.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • There are cultural similarities and differences among individuals, families, and communities.

CR Resource Type

Learning Activity

Resource Provider

Smithsonian

License Type

Custom
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