High School English Language Arts Cultural Activities

Christmas Hip Hop Lyrics Analysis: Engaging ELA Resource for Grades 6-8

By TooBookedUp

Engage and Inspire Your Middle School ELA Students!

Dive into the festive season with our Christmas Hip Hop Lyrics Analysis resource, exclusively designed for grades 6-8 ELA classrooms. This unique, print-and-go package on TeachShare brings the vibrant world of hip hop into your classroom, featuring iconic tracks "Christmas Rappin'" by Kurtis Blow and "Christmas in Hollis" by Run DMC.

What's Inside:

  • Comprehensive Lyrics Annotation Guide: Students will delve into the lyrics, identifying key elements like setting, rhyme scheme, imagery, connotation, and repetition.
  • Figurative Language Classification: A step-by-step guide to help students classify different types of figurative language used in the songs.
  • Critical Thinking through Discourse: Utilize the innovative Agree, Disagree, Modify method for stimulating classroom discussions.
  • Thematic and Plot Analysis: Students will explore the themes and plot elements, including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
  • Multiple Choice Quiz: Test their understanding with a 6-question multiple-choice quiz, tailored to middle school comprehension levels.

Why Choose This Resource?

  • Culturally Relevant: Connects with students using the universal language of music, particularly hip hop.
  • High Engagement: Keeps students interested and involved with contemporary and relatable content.
  • Rigorously Designed: Meets educational standards while challenging students' critical thinking and analytical skills.
  • Ready to Use: No prep needed, just print and you're ready to teach!
$5.00

Lunar New Year 2024 Activity Independent Work Sub Plans - Middle or High School

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Do you want to make learning about Lunar New Year engaging? Do you want to foster a diverse and inclusive classroom? Motivate your students to practice their research skills with this Lunar New Year 2024 Activity WebQuest! FULLY EDITABLE, some questions students will locate easily while with others they will have to explore deeper to find the correct answers. Students will learn about Lunar New Year in China, Vietnam, South Korea, Mongolia, Tibet, 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. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about winter holidays with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

Ways to Use This Resource:

  • Full Class Activity
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Homework
  • Extra Credit
  • Substitute Plan
  • ... and more!

This resource includes:

  • 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, ready to go!
  • Same questions in an editable form
  • Reflection questions
  • Instructions & Answer Key
  • Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
  • Website Evaluation Form
  • Terms of Use

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Spring Holidays Activity to Research Holidays Around the World Fully Editable

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Are you looking for an engaging spring activity? Help your students learn about holidays and celebrate diversity with this Spring Holidays Activity to Research Holidays Around the World resource! This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history and traditions of numerous holidays and festivals in different countries. From Germany and Mexico to Bulgaria, India, and Persia, this activity is perfect for the day before or after break, 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 - and it comes with both an editable and non-editable copy. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about spring holidays with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

Ways to Use This Resource:

  • Full Class Activity
  • Day Before or After Winter Break Lesson
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Homework
  • Extra Credit
  • Substitute Plan
  • ... and more!

This Resource Includes:

  • 28-Question WebQuest (Print + Digital Formats)
  • Reflection Questions
  • Answer Key
  • Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
  • Instructions
  • Terms of Use

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$5.00

Bundle Native American Activity with a Research WebQuest and Bulletin Board Set

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Looking for a simple and powerful way to celebrate diversity in your classroom? Do you need activities that support an inclusive classroom and engage students? Then download my Bundle Native American Activity with a Research WebQuest and Bulletin Board Set!

WEBQUEST

This WebQuest will deepen your students' understanding of Native American history, traditions, and people! When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. Some research questions students will locate easily while with others, they will have to explore deeper to find the correct answers.

The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more with this high-quality, no-prep resource! Live links are available on the last page of the resource. Website names have been kept brief so students can easily type the URLs into the search bar.

BULLETIN BOARD

These 14 inspirational quotes by Native Americans are perfect for Native American Heritage Month or Indigenous Peoples' Day! For classroom décor, bulletin boards, or door decorations, they are a beautiful addition to any class. From Cherokee, Duwamish, Nez Perce, Hopi, and others, these quotes will surely resonate with your middle and high school students.

Quotes included in this set:

  • ”Humans merely share the earth. We can only protect the land, not own it.” ~Duwamish
  • "We will be known forever by the tracks we leave.” ~Dakota
  • ”It is no longer good enough to cry peace, we must act peace, live peace and live in peace.” ~Shenandoah 
  • And many more!

To Print: Print on regular 8.5 X 11 paper. No prep!

This resource includes:

  • Multi-step question WebQuest
  • Instructions & Answer Key with live links
  • Reflection questions
  • Website evaluation form
  • 14 8.5 X 11 posters containing quotes by Native American and Indigenous People
  • 3 different "Title" posters
  • Terms of Use

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Kwanzaa Activity BUNDLE WebQuest and Games for Middle School

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Do you want to make learning about Kwanzaa FUN? Your students will improve their research skills and be engaged and motivated with these activities! Well suited for the Language Arts or Social Studies classroom, and perfect for individuals and teams, your students will learn this holiday's history, symbols, and traditions. A handout of the trivia questions is included to be used as quiet seat work, as homework, or as emergency sub plans.

Trivia Games:

This resource comes with 35+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Each game has the typical gameplay AND speed rounds to reinforce what they have learned. Games can be played while moving around the classroom, sitting in their seats, or on the floor.

WebQuest:

This is all you need to celebrate Kwanzaa! Your students will learn about the history, traditions, facts, food, and fun of Kwanzaa with this WebQuest. Some questions students will locate easily while others they will have to explore deeper to find the correct answers. This WebQuest comes in both digital and in person form and can be completed individually, in pairs, or small groups.

How this resource helps you:

  • Students will learn a lot about Kwanzaa
  • The 3 engaging games will keep students interested and motivated
  • Students will be engaged with the WebQuest (especially if you choose the more competitive variation of the game with points!)
  • NO PREP and very little resources needed (whiteboard, printouts, marker, possibly dice)

This resource includes:

  • 35+ unique multiple choice trivia questions (with answers)
  • The same questions in True/False format for speed rounds
  • Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games
  • 20+ question WebQuest/scavenger hunt with relevant questions (including 2 reflection questions)
  • Instructions for use
  • Detailed answer key with active links to online answers
  • Terms of Use

How to use this resource:

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

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Bundle Day of the Dead Activity with a Research WebQuest and Trivia Games

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Do you want to make learning about Día de los Muertos FUN? Do you want to foster diversity and an inclusive classroom? Then download this Bundle Day of the Dead Activity with a Research WebQuest and Trivia Games! Your students will improve their research skills and be engaged and motivated with these activities! Your students will learn this holiday's history and traditions as well as contemporary and local topics. A handout of the trivia questions is included to be used as quiet seat work, as homework, or as emergency sub plans.

WEBQUEST: The research questions provide scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

TRIVIA GAMES: This resource comes with 35+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played moving around the classroom or sitting in seats or on the floor.

This resource includes:

  • Multi-step WebQuest/scavenger hunt
  • Answer Key
  • Live links on last page
  • Website evaluation form
  • 35+ unique multiple-choice trivia questions
  • Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games.
  • A handout of the trivia questions
  • Terms of Use

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Bundle Judaism, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Hanukkah Activity WebQuests

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Do you need an engaging activity to help students better understand Judaism and Jewish holidays? Do you want to celebrate diversity in your classroom? Then download this Bundle Judaism, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Hanukkah Activity WebQuests!

With these WebQuests, students will research and learn about the history, traditions and customs, beliefs, holy texts, fun, and facts of these holidays. Students will finish these activities with a deeper understanding of Judaism and Jewish holidays. Some research questions students will locate easily while others they will have to explore deeper to find the correct answers.

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. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

Ways to Use This Resource:

  • Full Class Activity
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Homework
  • Extra Credit
  • Substitute Plan
  • ... and more!

This Resource Includes:

  • 3 Multi-step Question WebQuests (Print + Digital Formats)
  • Reflection Questions
  • Instructions & Answer Key
  • Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
  • Terms of Use

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Black History Month Activity BUNDLE

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Do you want to help your students learn about African Americans? Are you struggling to find engaging and no prep activities? Then download this Black History Month Activity BUNDLE! With a research WebQuest and three trivia games, this is all you need to celebrate this heritage month!

WEBQUEST

This comprehensive research project allows students to learn about achievements in politics, medicine, STEM, the arts, sports, business, and more. This research activity is perfect for Black History Month, 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. You can even use this lesson as a fun team building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about winter holidays with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

TRIVIA GAMES

This engaging no-prep resource comes with 50+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. These games are perfect for the month of February, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more! Games can be played in small groups or with the full class. A handout is included for quiet seatwork, homework, or emergency sub plans!

Most trivia questions have context to help students remember the information:

  • As one of the very first boy bands, how many Top 40 hit singles did The Jackson 5 have during their career?
  • With the court case Brown v. Board of Education, the U.S. Supreme Court ordered schools to become integrated. What year was this case decided?
  • And More!

How this resource helps you:

  • Students will learn a lot about African American history, people, and events
  • The 3 engaging games keep students interested and motivated
  • The additional hand-out is great for a sub-plan
  • NO PREP and minimal resources needed (whiteboard, printouts, marker, possibly dice)

This resource includes:

  • 50+ unique multiple-choice trivia questions
  • WebQuest with complete instructions and answers
  • Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games and answers
  • Extra handout without answers
  • Terms of Use

How to Use This Resource

  • As an activity for an entire class period
  • As homework
  • For students who finish their work early
  • Great for a sub plan!
  • On the last day before a break or weekend!

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Bundle Diwali Bulletin Board Set and Reading Comprehension Activity

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Do you want to engage your students in learning about Diwali? Do you want to support diversity in your classroom? Then downland this Bundle Diwali Bulletin Board Set and Reading Comprehension Activity!

DIWALI READING ACTIVITY - allows students to explore the history, facts, legends, traditions, and more of this Indian holiday.

Fully Editable & No Prep!

Easy to differentiate instruction as it comes with 3 levels of reading!

Includes:

  • 3 short reading passages (Grades 7/8, 9/10, and 11/12)
  • Vocabulary & Cultural References handout
  • Comprehension and reflection questions
  • !!FULLY EDITABLE!!

BULLETIN BOARD

The mini-posters cover the history, significance, people, and facts along with decorative rangoli (stunning circular designs) and lanterns.

Low prep - just cut and hang! Includes 12 mini-posters (8.5 X 11), 1 poster with rangoli (an Indian decorative art form), and 1 poster of lanterns. Print as many of the rangoli and lantern posters needed to ensure your bulletin board looks festive!

Why this resource?

  • Demonstrate to your students that you celebrate the diversity in your class/school
  • Learn more about a holiday celebrated by over one billion people

This resource includes the following mini-posters:

  • Happy
  • Diwali
  • Shubh (Shubh means “Happy”)
  • 3 types of lanterns
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  • Brief description of the meaning of the holiday
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  • Explanation of date - 2 pages (same information, different format)
  • Who celebrates this holiday
  • Description of the symbolism of the lights
  • “Our Bad Thoughts and Desires” pictograph of the thoughts/desires we strive to overcome

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Christmas Activity BUNDLE a No Prep WebQuest and Games

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Do you want to make learning about Christmas FUN? Then download this Christmas Activity Bundle! Your students will improve their research skills and be engaged and motivated with these activities! Well suited for the Language Arts or Social Studies classroom, and perfect for individuals and teams, your students will learn Christmas' history and traditions. A handout of the trivia questions is included to be used as quiet seat work, as homework, or as emergency sub plans.

Trivia Games:

This resource comes with 50 multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played while moving around the classroom, sitting in their seats, or on the floor.

WebQuest:

This is all you need to celebrate Christmas! Your students will learn about the history, traditions, facts, food, and fun of Christmas with this WebQuest. Some questions students will locate easily while others they will have to explore deeper to find the correct answers. This WebQuest comes in both digital and in person form and can be completed individually, in pairs, or small groups.

How this resource helps you:

  • Students will learn a lot about Christmas
  • The 3 engaging games will keep students interested and motivated
  • Students will be engaged with the WebQuest (especially if you choose the more competitive variation of the game with points!)
  • NO PREP and very few resources needed (whiteboard, printouts, marker, possibly dice)

This resource includes:

  • 50 unique multiple-choice trivia questions (with answers)
  • Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games
  • WebQuest/scavenger hunt with relevant questions (including reflection questions)
  • Instructions for use
  • Detailed answer key with active links to online answers
  • Terms of Use

How to use this resource:

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

Follow me to be notified as I upload new activities weekly!

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Bundle Emergency Sub Plans Activities for English or History Substitute Teacher

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Do you need engaging Halloween and autumn-themed emergency sub plans? Then download this Bundle Emergency Sub Plans Middle School Social Studies and ELA Holidays!

  • Halloween, Day of Dead, and Samhain WebQuest: Students will learn about the history, traditions, and customs of Halloween, Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos), and Samhain
  • Autumn Holidays Around the World WebQuest: Students will learn about the history, traditions, and customs of a variety of autumn holidays around the world, including Diwali, Guy Fawkes Day, Homowo, El Señor de los Milagros, Loy Krathong, Chuseok, Día de los Muertos, and more!
  • Monsters Around the World WebQuest: This is all students need to learn about the rakshasa, kongamato, Yule Lads, chupacabra, wendigo, ifrit, and more!

Students will finish these activities with a deeper understanding of the topics. Some research questions will be easily located, while others will require deeper exploration to find the correct answers.

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. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

Ways to Use This Resource:

  • Full Class Activity
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Homework
  • Extra Credit
  • Substitute Plan
  • ... and more!

This Resource Includes:

  • 3 Multi-step Question WebQuests (Print + Digital Formats)
  • Reflection Questions
  • Instructions & Answer Key
  • Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
  • Website evaluation form (to assess the appropriateness of websites as a few of the questions direct students to locate their own website).
  • Terms of Use

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Cinco de Mayo Activity Bundle

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Are you looking for engaging activities for Cinco de Mayo? Do you want your students to be motivated to learn? Then download this Cinco de Mayo Activity Bundle! Students will learn about Cinco de Mayo, Hispanic culture, and Mexico with this fun and interactive WebQuest Scavenger Hunt and 3 Trivia Games! Easily incorporate into your whole group or team building classroom plans whether in person or virtual learning. Students will learn about this fun holiday's history, facts, food, fun, and more!

WEBQUEST

Some questions students will locate easily while others they will have to explore deeper to uncover. This WebQuest can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. Great for homework, small group activities, sub plans, and virtual learning.

3 TRIVIA GAMES

These small group or full class activities can be used as an engaging opener, sub plans, or built into your lesson plans. This resource comes with 30+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played moving around the classroom or sitting in seats or on the floor. Also included is a handout of the trivia for students to use as a quiet activity at their desks.

How this resource helps you:

  • Students will learn a lot about Cinco de Mayo
  • Students will be engaged (especially if you choose the more competitive variation of the game with points!)
  • NO PREP and very few resources needed (just a computer!)

How you can use this resource:

  • This can be completed in one full 45-minute class
  • Great for meaningful homework OR extra credit
  • Makes for a great sub plan

This resource includes:

  • Multi-part question 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!
  • Reflection questions
  • 30+ unique multiple-choice trivia questions
  • Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games
  • Extra handout without answers
  • Instructions & Answer Key
  • Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
  • Terms of Use

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Bundle Thanksgiving Activities and a Bulletin Board on Being Thankful

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Do you want to make learning about Thanksgiving fun? Do you want to engage and motivate your students to learn? Do you struggle to find appropriate decorations? Then download this Bundle Thanksgiving Activities with a Research WebQuest, Games, & Bulletin Board resource!

Your students are guaranteed to learn this holiday's history and traditions as well as contemporary and local topics!

TRIVIA ACTIVITIES

This resource comes with 40+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played while moving around the classroom or sitting in their seats or on the floor. A handout is included to be used as quiet seat work - also great for emergency sub plans!

WEBQUEST

Students will learn about Thanksgiving's history, culture, turkeys, lore, and more as well as contemporary and local topics in this engaging WebQuest scavenger hunt! 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. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about Thanksgiving with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

BULLETIN BOARD SET

This Thanksgiving interactive bulletin board will encourage your student to reflect on what they have in their lives to be thankful for. With several relevant quotes and thought-provoking prompts on being thankful, this is all you need for your holiday decorations!

How to Use:

  • Hang the mini-posters and encourage students to write their answers directly on the mini-poster. 
  • Several students can write their responses on each poster.
  • You can print out 2-3 copies of each prompt to ensure the students have an adequate space in which to write.

To Print: Print on regular 8.5 X 11 paper. No prep!

Resources included in this purchase:

  • 40+ unique multiple-choice trivia questions
  • Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games.
  • WebQuest/scavenger hunt with relevant questions (including a reflection question)
  • Website evaluation form
  • Five 8.5 X 11 quotes about gratitude & being thankful
  • Five 8.5 X 11 prompts on things to be grateful for. The prompt is at the top of the page with a cute border.
  • One 8.5 X 11 “Happy Thanksgiving” mini-poster
  • Terms of Use

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Bundle Women's History Month Activities and Games for ELA and Social Studies

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Do you want your students to be engaged while learning about women in history? Do you struggle to keep them motivated? Then download this Women's History Month Activity Bundle! Your students will enjoy learning about women with this research WebQuest and three interactive trivia games.

WEBQUEST

This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history of many women - modern and historical - as well as learn about this heritage month. This research activity is perfect for the month of March, 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. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about winter holidays with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

TRIVIA GAMES

These comprehensive activities allow students to explore women's activism, achievements, speeches, and more! This no prep resource comes with 50+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played in small groups or with the full class.

The trivia games are perfect for the month of March, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more! A handout is included for quiet seatwork, homework, or emergency sub plans!

This resource includes:

  • 20 question 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, ready to go!
  • 45 unique multiple-choice trivia questions
  • Reflection questions
  • Instructions & Answer Key
  • Live links are provided on the last page of the resource (WebQuest)
  • Extra handout without answers (Trivia)
  • Terms of Use

How this resource helps you:

  • Students will learn a lot about women's history
  • The 3 engaging games keep students interested and motivated
  • The additional hand-out is great for a sub-plan
  • NO PREP and very little resources needed (whiteboard, printouts, marker, possibly dice)

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Bundle Winter Holidays Around the World Activities with Bulletin Board Set

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Do you want to make learning about winter holidays around the world engaging? Do you want to celebrate diversity and create a festive atmosphere in your classroom? Then download this Bundle Winter Holidays Around the World Activities with Bulletin Board Set! From Krampusnacht to Kwanzaa and Christmas to Chahar Sanbeh Suri, your students will surely learn more about global winter holidays!

WEBQUEST

This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history and traditions of 12 winter holidays and festivals in different countries. (See below for the full list.) This research activity is perfect for the day before or after winter break, 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. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about winter holidays with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

BULLETIN BOARD

The perfect way to celebrate the diversity in your classroom is with this stunning interactive bulletin board featuring 12 different festivals and holidays! From India and Iran to African American and European cultures, students will find at least one holiday that resonates with them. This bulletin board also comes with interactive mini-posters to encourage students to share about their own cultures, customs, and traditions.

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

This resource contains mini-posters on the following:

  • Chaharshanbe Suri (Iranian) - 2 mini-posters
  • Christmas (Global) - 2 mini-posters (religious and secular)
  • Dong Zhi (Chinese/Asia) - 1 mini-poster
  • Epiphany (European) - 1 mini-poster
  • Hanukkah (Jewish) - 2 mini-posters
  • Krampusnacht (German) - 1 mini-poster
  • Kwanzaa (African America) - 2 mini-posters
  • Omisoka (Japanese) - 2 mini-posters
  • Pancha Ganapati (India) - 2 mini-posters
  • St Lucia Day (N. Europe) - 2 mini-posters
  • Winter Solstice (Global) - 1 mini-poster
  • Interactive Mini-posters - 7 mini-posters
  • "Title" poster for your board
  • **The same holiday/festival posters in a low-ink format (interactive slides are all low-ink)

Ways to Use This Resource:

  • To make your classroom festive!
  • Full Class Activity
  • Day Before or After Winter Break Lesson
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Homework
  • Extra Credit
  • Substitute Plan
  • ... and more!

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This resource includes:

  • WebQuest with reflection questions
  • Instructions & Answer Keys
  • Live links
  • 8.5 X 11-sized posters of 12 global holidays
  • Interactive posters
  • Website evaluation form
  • Terms of Use

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Bundle Spring Holidays Around the World Activities

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Are you looking for spring activities that are engaging and fun? Do you want to motivate your students to learn about traditions and holidays around the world? Then download this Bundle Spring Holidays Around the World Activities!

3 TRIVIA GAMES

These comprehensive activities allow students to explore the customs and traditions in Germany, Bulgaria, India, Persia, and other countries. The games are perfect for the week before or after spring break, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more! This engaging NO PREP resource comes with 45+ 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 and traditions of numerous holidays and festivals in different countries. From Germany and Mexico to Bulgaria, India, Persia, this activity is perfect for the day before or after break, 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. You can even use this lesson as a fun team building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about spring holidays with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

Ways to Use This Resource:

  • Full Class Activity
  • Day Before or After Spring Break Lesson
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Homework
  • Extra Credit
  • Substitute Plan
  • ...and more!

This resource includes:

  • 45+ unique multiple-choice trivia questions
  • Instructions
  • Answer Key
  • Extra handout without answers
  • 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, ready to go!
  • Reflection questions
  • Answer Key
  • Live links (provided on the last page of the resource)
  • Terms of Use

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Bundle Valentine's Day Around the World Activities and a Bulletin Board Set

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Do you want your students to be engaged and have fun learning about Valentine's Day? Do you want to brighten your room with a fun bulletin board? Then download this Bundle Valentine's Day Around the World Activities and a Bulletin Board Set!

These fun, engaging, and team-building trivia games and editable WebQuest and an interactive bulletin board are perfect for any classroom celebration! Focusing on Valentine's Day around the world, students will learn how this holiday is celebrated in Asia, Europe, Africa, and North and South America while having FUN team building and collaborating. You'll love this NO PREP bundle!

TRIVIA GAMES

These comprehensive activities allow students to explore the history and traditions of Valentine's Day in over 15 countries worldwide. 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 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 and traditions of this holiday in Asia, Europe, Africa, and South America! This research activity is perfect for the week before or after 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 a fully editable copy. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about winter holidays with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

BULLETIN BOARD

This unique winter bulletin board features 18 unique low-ink posters with quotes, facts, and traditions. Included are interactive posters so students can share their cultures and traditions as well. Students will learn how this holiday is celebrated in Asia, Europe, Africa, and North and South America. It's the perfect way to celebrate the holiday inclusively!

These attractive posters create a beautiful bulletin board with minimal prep. Just print on standard 8.5 x 11" paper, laminate, and hang! This set has everything you need to decorate for the month of February!

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

This resource includes:

  • Numerous multiple-choice trivia questions - Extra handout without answers
  • 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, ready to go!
  • An editable version
  • Instructions, Answer Keys, Reflection questions
  • Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
  • Website evaluation form
  • 18 LOW INK 8.5 X 11 MINI-POSTERS INCLUDING:
  • Title Page
  • 3 interactive mini-posters
  • 3 holiday appropriate quotes
  • 2 How to Say “I Love You” around the world
  • 6 Customs & traditions from around the world
  • 3 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!

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BUNDLE Valentine's Day Around the World Activities Independent Work Sub Plans

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to celebrate diversity in your classroom? Do you want to motivate your students to learn about Valentine's Day? Then download this BUNDLE Valentine's Day Around the World Activities! With a choice of 3 trivia games and a research WebQuest, your students will be motivated to learn about Valentine's Day in South America, Europe, Africa, and North and South America!

TRIVIA GAMES

These comprehensive activities allow students to explore the history and traditions of Valentine's Day in over 15 countries worldwide. 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 30+ 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 in countries around the world. 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.

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!
  • Reflection questions
  • Instructions & Answer Keys
  • Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
  • Extra handout without answers
  • Website 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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Bundle Holi, Diwali and Hinduism Activity WebQuests of Ancient India

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Looking for a powerful way to celebrate diversity in your classroom? Do you struggle to find ways to teach about ancient India? Then download this Bundle Holi, Diwali and Hinduism Activity WebQuests of Ancient India!

These WebQuests are perfect for learning about India, small groups or individuals, substitute plans, homework, extra credit, and more! You'll receive the activity in print and digital formats when you purchase this scavenger hunt resource.

The research questions provide scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

Hinduism WebQuest

This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history, facts, legends, texts & tenets, deities, beliefs, holidays, & more of Hinduism. Students will also learn about Brahma, Vishnu, & Shiva!

Holi WebQuest

This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history, legends, customs, colors, food, and fun of Holi.

Diwali WebQuest

This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history, facts, legends, traditions, diyas, rangoli, and more of this Indian holiday.

Included in this resource?

  • 3 Multi-step Question WebQuests (Print + Digital Formats)
  • Reflection Questions
  • Instructions & Answer Key
  • Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
  • Website evaluation form (to assess the appropriateness of websites as a few of the questions direct students to locate their own website).
  • Terms of Use

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BUNDLE Black History Month Activity with a Bulletin Board Set for Middle School

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Do you want to help your students learn about African Americans' contributions to our country? Do you want to motivate and engage your students to learn? Then download this Bundle Black History Month Activity with a Bulletin Board Set! With a research WebQuest, trivia games, and a bulletin board set, this is all you need to celebrate this heritage month!

WEBQUEST

This comprehensive research project allows students to learn about achievements in politics, medicine, STEM, the arts, sports, business, and more. This research activity is perfect for Black History Month, 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. You can even use this lesson as a fun team building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about winter holidays with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

BULLETIN BOARD - Quotes by Martin Luther King

This interactive bulletin board features 20 low-ink posters of quotes by Dr King! This bulletin board also comes with 4 interactive reflection mini-posters to encourage students to share their thoughts and feelings about non-violent resistance and forgiveness. As a bonus, you will also receive a handout of the quotes along with writing reflection prompts.

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

TRIVIA GAMES

This engaging no-prep resource comes with 50+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. These games are perfect for the month of February, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more! Games can be played in small groups or with the full class. A handout is included for quiet seatwork, homework, or emergency sub plans!

Most trivia questions have context to help students remember the information:

  • As one of the very first boy bands, how many Top 40 hit singles did The Jackson 5 have during their career?
  • With the court case Brown v. Board of Education, the U.S. Supreme Court ordered schools to become integrated. What year was this case decided?
  • And More!

How this resource helps you:

  • Students will learn a lot about African American history, people, and events
  • The 3 engaging games keep students interested and motivated
  • The additional hand-out is great for a sub-plan
  • NO PREP and minimal resources needed (whiteboard, printouts, marker, possibly dice)

This resource includes:

  • 50+ unique multiple-choice trivia questions
  • WebQuest with complete instructions and answers
  • Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games and answers
  • Extra handout without answers
  • 20 low-ink 8.5 X 11 mini-posters
  • Title Page
  • Brief Biography
  • 4 reflection mini-posters
  • BONUS List of all quotes with a reflection writing activity

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