Group+Mini+Lecture


 * Group Mini Lecture **

Kristin Collyer TCH 347 Social Studies Methods Lesson Topic: DÍa de los Muertos Grade Level: 3-4 Time: One class 8.4.3.A: Identify the elements of culture and ethnicity. 8.4.3.D: Identify conflict and cooperation among groups and organizations from around the world Culture Students will learn the history and some traditions of the Mexican holiday Dia de los Muertos. Students will observe differences in traditions based on culture. Print out articles with information about Dia de los Muertos, print out blank sugar skull template, provide markers or crayons for students. 1. The teacher will introduce the lesson by talking about what kinds of things are done in the US for Halloween. This will be followed by an introduction of the holiday Dia De Los Muertos, and an explanation of the difference. 2. The teacher will then hand out articles about the holiday and have students read about it. 3. Students discuss one thing they learned from the article and have the opportunity to look at the common misconceptions about the holiday. 4. The teacher has the students turn to their blank sugar skull sheet. Using the materials provided students will be asked to color in their sugar skull based off some of the information given about the tradition in the text. Students will work independently on their sugar skulls; they must include three pieces of traditional imagery and explain what these symbols represent for the cultures that celebrate this holiday.
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 * Attachmen**t: article about Dia de los Muertos and a blank sugar skull worksheet.