10th Grade Holidays/Seasonal Independent Work Packet

This is a fun seasonal Christmas and Winter Holiday geography activity that students will find engaging and fun!

This is a great lesson for the week before Winter/Holiday Break. Students will take a Christmas journey around the world! If you need an activity for 1-2 days, this lesson is easy to modify to the time limitations you may have. Not only will they have fun, but they will be learning to work together to complete the tasks! Every moment is a teaching moment.

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This lesson takes students on a journey using Journey Cards to cities and towns around the world that have Christmas names. Students will work in teams and will use Google Earth Online to explore each location on the Journey Cards as well as practice plotting the absolute location of each location. Students will look at the location, the physical characteristics, and fun facts. Every moment is a teaching moment, even those days before the holiday break.

OBJECTIVES:

(1) The learner will plot the coordinates of towns with Christmas names on a coordinate plot map using latitude and longitude (Absolute Location).

(2) The learner will explore cities and towns around the world with Christmas and winter-themed names using Google Earth.
(3) The learner will identify the continent, hemisphere, physical features, and interesting physical or cultural facts related to each city or town.
(3) The learner will evaluate and compare the towns and cities' location, environment, and living conditions to determine where they would most and less likely live.

MATERIALS:

• Student Christmas Cities & Towns
• Student Instructions
• Student Map to locate the coordinates (Latitude & Longitude Points) of cities & towns + Answer Sheet
• Christmas Cities & Town Google Earth Activity Journey Cards. (16 Cards)
• Christmas Assignment Teams Cards to divide students into groups.
• Map (Teacher Answer Sheet)
• Exit Cards

INCLUDES:

• Detailed Teacher-Guided Instructions
• Introduction Activity
• Procedure Instructions + Materials (Group Activity Pack)
• Closure + Materials

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The holidays are an equally magical and crazy time. Why not capitalize on this excitement by squeezing in a little vocabulary enrichment and give yourself a break at the same time?
This resource includes a list of 25 Navidad-themed vocabulary words in Spanish with 10 different fun practice sheets. You can use all these versatile activities in a single instructional day or parcel them out as bell-ringers or fillers throughout the month.

Files include:

1. Vocabulary List: Kickstart the lesson with a curated list of 25 Christmas words in Spanish. From elves and snowflakes to reindeer and the big guy, this list hits all the highlights of the season.

2. Repetition-Based Learning: Utilize the power of repetition to solidify vocabulary retention. Students will practice writing Christmas words multiple times, enhancing their memory and fluency.

3. Categorizing: Engage your students in critical thinking as they categorize their new vocabulary by grouping it into different mugs of steaming cocoa.

4. Word Jumble: Challenge your students' word recognition skills with an exciting word jumble activity.

5. Drawing and Labeling: Tap into your students' artistic side as they sketch and label their new words. This activity promotes creativity while reinforcing vocabulary and spelling.

6. Word Search: This activity enhances spelling, vocabulary recognition, and problem-solving skills.

7. Matching: Learners make connections between words and visual representations. By actively associating and pairing words and images, learners establish meaningful connections that enhance their understanding and retention of vocabulary.

8. Short Answer: Provide an opportunity for students to apply the vocabulary in meaningful ways. By constructing responses, students connect the vocabulary to specific contexts, demonstrating their understanding of how the words are used. This application helps with recall and enhances their ability to use it effectively.

9. Creative Writing: Students draw from previous language knowledge to create complete sentences relevant to the new vocabulary. This is a slightly more advanced activity that allows students to use higher-level thinking and creativity to form sentences using verb tenses and additional they are familiar with.

10. Article Practice: Reinforce grammar basics through organizing nouns by gender.

11. Code Breaker: Decoding the vocabulary is like solving a puzzle. It encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills as learners work to match the symbols to the correct letters to form vocabulary while providing ongoing review and reinforcement.

Give YOURSELF a gift this season - Busy, Happy, and Quiet Students!

*Answer key is included only for Categorizing, Short Answer, Matching, Article Practice, Jumble, and Wordsearch activities. Answers will vary for other activities.

Pair with my Navidad Vocabulary Dominoes, Navidad Vocabulary Cut & Paste Bingo, Navidad Flashcards, or Navidad Vocabulary Dice for even more fun!

If you are looking for something a little more secular, try my Winter Emergency Sub Lesson Plan.

Check out my other Emergency Spanish Sub Plans for lots of other themed vocabulary sets that can be used for a sub or when you just need an in-person mental health day! :)

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Unravel the Mysteries of the Maya: A Captivating Journey Through Their Lost Civilization

Embark on an extraordinary adventure into the heart of the Mayan world! This comprehensive reading comprehension worksheet delves into the captivating mysteries, groundbreaking achievements, and enduring legacy of this remarkable civilization. Explore their towering pyramids, decipher their complex writing system, and unravel the secrets of their daily life, rituals, and beliefs.

What's Inside:

• Immersive reading passage: Transports students to the peak of Mayan civilization, uncovering their fascinating cities, advanced knowledge, and unique cultural practices.
• Diverse question types: Multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions assess comprehension, analysis, and critical thinking skills.
• Primary source exploration: Analyze an excerpt from a historical text, strengthening source evaluation and historical understanding skills.
• Unveiling hidden wonders: Explore iconic sites like Chichen Itza and Tikal, comparing Mayan pyramids to other civilizations and delving into their astronomical significance.
• Beyond the surface: Discover the daily lives of the Maya, from their food and clothing to social structures and the fascinating history of chocolate.
• Decoding the cosmos: Understand the remarkable accuracy of the Mayan calendar system and its deep connection to their celestial observations.
• Leaders and legacies: Learn about the powerful Mayan rulers and their lasting impact on the civilization.
• Comprehensive answer key: Save time and ensure accuracy with a detailed answer key for all questions.

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze the key characteristics and achievements of Mayan civilization, including city-states, architecture, writing systems, and scientific advancements.
• Compare and contrast Mayan cultural practices, like ball games and rituals, with those of other civilizations.
• Evaluate the impact of astronomy on Mayan daily life, architecture, and calendar systems.
• Understand the complex social structure and daily lives of the Maya, including food, clothing, and the significance of chocolate.
• Explain the theories and ongoing research surrounding the decline and collapse of the Mayan civilization.
• Appreciate the enduring legacy of the Maya and their contributions to various fields of knowledge.
• Develop critical reading, comprehension, analysis, and evaluation skills.

Common Core Standards Addressed:

• RI.4.1, RI.5.1, RI.6.1: Read closely and determine what the text says explicitly and implicitly.
• RI.4.2, RI.5.2, RI.6.2: Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development.
• RI.4.3, RI.5.3, RI.6.3: Analyze how and why authors use evidence to support their claims.
• RI.4.7, RI.5.7, RI.6.7: Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information.
• WHST.4.2, WHST.5.2, WHST.6.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information.

Are you looking for Valentine's Day activities that are engaging and fun? Do you want to motivate your students to learn about this holiday? Then download this Bundle Valentine's Day Activities a Research WebQuest and Classroom Games! With a choice of 3 trivia games and an editable research WebQuest, your students will be motivated to learn about the history, traditions, facts, and more of Valentine's Day.

TRIVIA GAMES

These comprehensive activities allow students to explore the history and traditions of Valentine's Day. These games are perfect for the week of Valentine's Day, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more!

This engaging NO PREP resource comes with numerous multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played in small groups or with the full class. A handout is included for quiet seatwork, homework, or emergency sub plans!

WEBQUEST - editable

This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history, customs, and traditions of Valentine's Day. This research activity is perfect for the week of Valentine's Day, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more! When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in print and digital formats as well as an editable version. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups.

➟ This resource includes:

• Multiple-choice trivia questions
• WebQuest/scavenger hunt (The URLs provided in this WebQuest are not 'live.' They are kept very simple so that students can easily type the URLs in the search bar to hunt for their answers). Text boxes are all set, and ready to go! Editable version included.
• Reflection questions
• Instructions & Answer Keys
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Extra handout without answers
• Webquest evaluation form
• Terms of Use

➟ How to use this resource:

• For a classroom party
• For sub plans
• When your students need a 'brain break'
• And more!

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• Valentin's Day WebQuest
• Valentine's Day Trivia Games
• Valentine's Day Bulletin Board
• Valentine's Day Around the World WebQuest
• Valentine's Day Around the World 3 Trivia Games
• Valentine's Day Around the World Bulletin Board
• Valentine's Day Around the World BUNDLE
• Valentine's Day Coloring for Mindfulness

The holidays are an equally magical and crazy time. Why not capitalize on this excitement by squeezing in a little vocabulary enrichment and give yourself a break at the same time?
This resource includes a list of 25 Noël-themed vocabulary words in French with 10 different fun practice sheets. You can use all these versatile activities in a single instructional day or parcel them out as bell-ringers or fillers throughout the month.

Files include:

1. Vocabulary List: Kickstart the lesson with a curated list of 25 Christmas words in French. From elves and snowflakes to reindeer and the big guy, this list hits all the highlights of the season.

2. Repetition-Based Learning: Utilize the power of repetition to solidify vocabulary retention. Students will practice writing Christmas words multiple times, enhancing their memory and fluency.

3. Categorizing: Engage your students in critical thinking as they categorize their new vocabulary by grouping it into different mugs of steaming cocoa.

4. Word Jumble: Challenge your students' word recognition skills with an exciting word jumble activity.

5. Drawing and Labeling: Tap into your students' artistic side as they sketch and label their new words. This activity promotes creativity while reinforcing vocabulary and spelling.

6. Word Search: This activity enhances spelling, vocabulary recognition, and problem-solving skills.

7. Matching: Learners make connections between words and visual representations. By actively associating and pairing words and images, learners establish meaningful connections that enhance their understanding and retention of vocabulary.

8. Short Answer: Provide an opportunity for students to apply the vocabulary in meaningful ways. By constructing responses, students connect the vocabulary to specific contexts, demonstrating their understanding of how the words are used. This application helps with recall and enhances their ability to use it effectively.

9. Creative Writing: Students draw from previous language knowledge to create complete sentences relevant to the new vocabulary. This is a slightly more advanced activity that allows students to use higher-level thinking and creativity to form sentences using verb tenses and additional they are familiar with.

10. Article Practice: Reinforce grammar basics through organizing nouns by gender.

11. Code Breaker: Decoding the vocabulary is like solving a puzzle. It encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills as learners work to match the symbols to the correct letters to form vocabulary while providing ongoing review and reinforcement.

Give YOURSELF a gift this season - Busy, Happy, and Quiet Students!

*Answer key is included only for Categorizing, Short Answer, Matching, Article Practice, Jumble, and Wordsearch activities. Answers will vary for other activities.

Pair with my Noël Vocabulary Dominoes, Noël Vocabulary Cut & Paste Bingo, French Noël Flashcards, or Noël Vocabulary Dice for even more fun!

Looking for something a little more secular? Try my Winter Vocabulary and Emergency Sub Plan. This one is good all season long!

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Are you looking for Valentine's Day activities that are engaging? Do you need a fun bulletin board to brighten your classroom? Do you want your students to be motivated to learn about this holiday? Then download this Valentine's Day Activity Bundle with a Bulletin Board Set!

TRIVIA GAMES

These comprehensive activities allow students to explore the history and traditions of Valentine's Day. These games are perfect for the week of Valentine's Day, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more! This engaging NO PREP resource comes with 35+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played in small groups or with the full class. A handout is included for quiet seatwork, homework, or emergency sub plans!

WEBQUEST

This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history, customs, and traditions of this holiday. This research activity is perfect for the week of Valentine's Day, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more! When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups.

BULLETIN BOARD

This unique Valentine’s Day bulletin board set features 15 low ink posters with quotes, facts, statistics, and more. Included are interactive mini-posters so students can share their thoughts and feelings about this fun holiday.

These attractive posters create a beautiful bulletin board with minimal prep. Just print on standard 8.5 x 11" paper, laminate, and hang! Hang the interactive posters and watch as they generate conversation and laughs with your students. This set has everything you need to decorate for Valentine's Day!

No prep - print on 8.5 X 11 paper and hang!

✔ How this resource helps you:

• Students will learn a lot about Valentine's Day
• The 3 engaging games keep students interested and motivated
• Students will be engaged (especially if you choose the more competitive variation of the WebQuest!)
• The additional hand-out is great for a sub-plan
• NO PREP and very little resources needed (whiteboard, printouts, marker, possibly dice)

✔ This resource includes:

• 35 unique multiple-choice trivia questions
• WebQuest/scavenger hunt with relevant questions (The URLs provided in this WebQuest are not 'live.' They are kept very simple so as students can easily type the URLs in the search bar to hunt for their answers). Text boxes are all set, and ready to go!
• Reflection questions
• Instructions & Answer Keys
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Extra handout without answers
• 15 low ink 8.5 X 11 mini-posters including a Title Page, 3 interactive mini-posters
• 6 holiday-appropriate quotes, How to Say “I Love You” around the world, 4 fun facts mini-posters (including information on Valentine’s day for pets!)
• Terms of Use

✔ How to use this resource:

• For a classroom party
• For sub plans
• When your students need a 'brain break'
• And more!

✈️ Click here to follow A World to Explore Store and be the first to know about brand-new games and activities!

❤ Other Resources You'll LOVE:

Valentin's Day WebQuest

Valentine's Day Trivia Games

Valentine's Day Bulletin Board

Valentine's Day Around the World WebQuest

Valentine's Day Around the World 3 Trivia Games

Valentine's Day Around the World Bulletin Board

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Valentine's Day Coloring for Mindfulness

Halloween is here- be prepared for the classroom crazies AND save 20% by bundling! Designed for beginning and intermediate Spanish students, this bundle covers essential Halloween and Día De Los Muertos-themed vocabulary and cultural lessons.

It includes:

• Day of the Dead/Día De Los Muertos & Halloween Reading Comprehension Packet – A detailed reading passage about Day of the Dead with comprehension questions, Venn diagram, word jumble and more!
• Day of the Dead/Día De Los Muertos Wordsearch- 15 Spanish Halloween and Day of the Dead vocabulary words and a bonus Spanish-to-English translation sheet!
• Halloween/Noche de Brujas Illustrated Vocabulary Maze - Illustrated vocabulary chart (with a blank version for labeling and a labeled version for drawing), an illustrated vocabulary maze for practice, and a blank maze for students to create their own puzzles!

This bundle is ideal for both Spanish teachers looking to incorporate seasonal themes and educators needing emergency sub plans. Students will expand their Spanish vocabulary with fun and culturally relevant words like "spider," "pumpkin", and "witch" improve reading comprehension, and gain insights into Día De Los Muertos traditions.