The True Meaning of Kwanzaa /The Proud Family/Disney Channel

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

1

Overview

The Prouds learn all about Kwanzaa when they invite over a homeless family for the holidays.

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 1

SS10.1.11

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

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.
Alternate Achievement Standard - Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 1

AAS.SS10.1.11

Recognize and discuss common and family traditions and reasons for celebrations, including Kwanzaa, Christmas, Hanukkah, Fourth of July, Cinco de Mayo.

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

Disney Channel

License Type

Custom

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
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