Introduction
Christmas is one of the most exciting holidays of the year!
People have different traditions and customs that they look forward to during this time of the year. However, many people don't know that many of our customs come from all over the world.
We will use this webquest to learn more about Christmas, Christmas customs and traditions, and Santa.
Now, let's get EXCITED about learning more about where our Christmas traditions come from!!
Task
This webquest is similar to a scavenger hunt. You will be given a list of questions about Christmas in other countries to find at the sites listed below. You will want to work hard to finish first and have all the correct answers because you never know what might be in store for you!
Process
1. First you will put your name on your paper
2. Then you will get a Chromebook
3. Use the links below to search for the items and information on your list.
4. When you find the items be sure to write them on the correct blanks.
5. When you are sure that you are finished tell your teacher and then click on the words Greeting Card and have a little fun decorating.
Resources
Symbols, Customs, and Traditions
Evaluation
Questions 1-20: worth 40 points
Complete sentences 1 point each
Correct answer 1 point each
Greeting Card: worth 100 points
The drawing represents the country chosen 25 points
The card includes the country's Merry Christmas 25 points
The card shows good research was done 25 points
The card is neat and colorful 25 points
Conclusion
There is so much to learn about Christmas Around the World. Our second grade classes will soon be learning about Christmas Around the World, as a grade level, but I wanted you to get a head start on the celebration. I hope that you learned a little about different countries and why they celebrate the way the do and why we celebrate the way we do. I also hope that you had some holiday fun while completing this webquest!