Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Bet You Didn't Know: Christmas/History

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

1

Overview

This clip discusses the history of the Christmas holiday and some of the misconceptions surrounding it. It also explains how the modern form of the holiday came to fruition with its cards, gifts, trees, and icons such as Santa Claus.

    Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 1

    SS10.1.11

    Identify traditions and contributions of various cultures in the local community and state. (Alabama)

    Unpacked Content

    UP:SS10.1.11

    Vocabulary

    • identify
    • traditions
    • contributions
    • cultures
    • Kwanzaa
    • Hanukkah
    • Christmas
    • Fourth of July
    • Cinco de Mayo
    • cultural foods

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • Techniques for identifying traditions and contributions of various cultures in the community and Alabama.
    • How to compare cultural similarities and differences (for example, celebrations, food, traditions).
    • Vocabulary: traditions, contributions, cultures, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Christmas, Fourth of July, Cinco de Mayo, cultural foods

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Describe traditions of various cultures.
    • Describe contributions of various cultures.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • There are traditions of various cultures in the local community and Alabama.
    • Various cultures have made important contributions to the local community and Alabama.
    Link to Resource

    CR Resource Type

    Audio/Video

    Resource Provider

    The History Channel
    Accessibility
    License

    License Type

    Custom
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