8th Grade For All Subjects Cultural Activities (by date, oldest first)

Do you want to make learning about winter holidays FUN? Do you want to celebrate the world's diversity? Then download this Winter Holidays Around the World Activities - Trivia Games! Your students will learn about 15 global holidays with these three engaging trivia games! Well suited for the Language Arts or Social Studies classroom, these individual or team-building activities are a great way to show your students you value diversity.

These 3 fun small group or full class trivia activities can be used as an attention-getter, brain break, or built into your lesson plans. The trivia questions cover the history, facts, and more and will help your students learn and appreciate this holiday season before or after Winter break. 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 seats or on the floor. A handout is included for quiet seatwork, homework, or emergency sub plans!

Holidays include: Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Omisoka, St Lucia’s Day, Krampusnacht, St Nicholas’ Day, Mardi Gras, Yule, Winter Solstice, Las Posadas, Epiphany (Three Kings Day), Dong Zhi, Pancha Ganapati, and Chaharshanbe Suri.

➟ How this resource helps you:

• Students will learn a lot about global winter holidays
• 3 engaging games to keep students interested and motivated
• NO PREP and minimal resources needed (whiteboard, printouts, marker, possibly dice)

➟ This resource includes:

• 40+ unique multiple-choice trivia questions
• Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games
• Answers (answers to each question are in BOLD)
• A handout is included for quiet seatwork, homework, or emergency sub plans!
• 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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Winter Holidays Around the World WEBQUEST

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Looking for a simple and powerful way to celebrate diversity in your classroom this New Year? Do you want your classroom to look festive? Then download my New Years Bulletin Board Celebrations Around the World resource! This unique bulletin board features 11 different cultures. Included are interactive mini-posters so students can share their cultures, customs, and traditions while reading about cultures worldwide. It's the perfect way to celebrate the season inclusively!

A low ink set is also included!

These attractive posters create a beautiful bulletin board with minimal prep. Just print on standard 8.5 x 11" paper, laminate, and hang! You can add the student-created posters whenever they are complete. This set has everything you need to decorate for the New Year!

➟ This resource contains mini-posters on the following:

• Nowruz
• Rosh Hashanah
• Omisoka
• New Year’s Day
• Enkuratash
• Hari Raya Nyepi
• Lunar New Year
• Songkran
• Niewjaarsduik
• Tết Nguyên Đán
• "Title" poster for your board
• **The same holiday/festival posters in a low-ink format (interactive slides are all low-ink)

➟ Why this resource?

• Fun & interactive way to learn about 11 different New Year festivals
• Interactive bulletin board allows students to reflect on their own cultural heritage
• Creates an inclusive classroom environment
• All you need to decorate January/February

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Holiday Activities: Holiday Activities

Wall Décor & Bulletin Boards: Bulletin Boards & Wall Decor

Looking for an engaging way to celebrate Hanukkah? Do you want to celebrate diversity and create a more inclusive classroom? Then download my Hanukkah Bulletin Board Set! These 10 unique mini-posters contain information about this holiday's history, traditions, and symbols. It's the perfect way to celebrate the season!

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 Hanukkah!

➟ Ways to Use This Resource:

• Full Class Activity

• Small Group Instruction

• Homework

• Extra Credit

• Substitute Plan

• ... and more!

➟ Resources included in this purchase:

• 10 mini-posters and one title poster

• Terms of Use

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Do you want to make learning about Hanukkah engaging? Do you want to support diversity in your classroom? Then download this Hanukkah Activity for Judaism History and Traditions! These comprehensive trivia activities allow students to explore the history and traditions of Hanukkah/Chanukah. These individual or team-building activities are well suited for the Language Arts or Social Studies classroom.

This resource comes with 30+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three unique games. Each game has the typical gameplay and speed round to reinforce what they have learned. Games can be played by moving around the classroom or sitting in their seats or on the floor. A handout of the questions is provided to be used as quiet seat work!

➟ Ways to Use This Resource:

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

➟ This Resource Includes:

• 30+ unique multiple-choice trivia questions
• The same questions in True/False format for speed rounds
• Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games
• A handout of the questions is provided to be used as quiet seat work!
• Answers (answers to each question are in BOLD)
• Terms of Use

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• Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Activity WebQuest
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Do you want to motivate your students to learn about Dia de los Muertos? Do you want a more inclusive classroom that fosters diversity? Do you struggle to find festive decorations? Then download this Day of the Dead or Dia de los Muertos Bulletin Board Set!

These 11 brightly colored Day of the Dead posters are perfect for any classroom! Great for middle and high school, these no prep print-and-hang posters will be the perfect touch to your festivities.

➟Quotes included:

• The day which we fear as our last is but the birthday of eternity. ~Seneca
• On this holiday, light a candle to remember the memories of all the wonderful people in your life. ~Unknown
• The life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living. ~Marcus Tullius Cicero
• And many MORE!

➟This product includes:

• 11 8.5 X 11 posters
• Each poster has a unique quote celebrating this holiday

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Do you need engaging activities to motivate your students to learn about Labor Day? Are you looking for team building activities to foster classroom community? Then download this Labor Day Activities for Middle School ELA or Social Studies! 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 35 multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played while 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.

Question Examples:

• Which state was the first to pass a law recognizing Labor Day? (Oregon)
• Approximately how many hours will the average American work over the course of their life? (90,000)
• In what year did Labor Day become an official federal holiday? (1894)

This resource includes:

• 35 unique multiple-choice trivia questions
• Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games
• Answers
• Extra handout without answers
• Terms of Use

How to use this resource:

• To learn about this holiday
• For a classroom party
• For sub plans
• When your students need a 'brain break'
• And more!

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Looking for a powerful way to celebrate the diversity of Native American culture? Do you need an engaging bulletin board to support students in learning about Native Americans? Then download my Native American Heritage Month Bulletin Board Set and Writing Reflection Activity!

➟Also included is a list of 25+ reflection questions to be used with the bulletin board. Students can discuss the reflection questions, or you can use them as a writing assignment.

• Examples include: Do any of these flags remind you of other flags you’ve seen? How so? Why do you think it’s important to recognize each tribe or nation individually? What do you think a flag might symbolize to the people of each tribe or nation?

➟This resource contains 20 flags of some of the more populous tribes/nations in the USA. If you would like us to add a specific flag, please reach out to us in the Q&A section, and we will try to fulfill your request.

➟Flags included in this set: Apache Tribe, Blackfeet Nation, Cherokee Nation, Navajo Nation, Blackfeet Nation, Council of 3 Fires (United Nations of Chippewa, Ottawa, and Potawatomi Indians), Lenni-Lenape Nation, Mohawk Nation, Oglala Sioux Tribe, Iroquois Confederacy, Osage Nation, Tohono O'odham Nation, Comanche Nation, Seminole Nation, Choctaw Nation, Yaqui Tribe, Chickasaw Nation, Taino Tribal Nation, Muscogee (Creek) Nation.

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

➟Resources included in this purchase:

• 20 flags of various Native American tribes and nations
• List of 25+ reflection questions to use in conjunction with the bulletin board.
• Terms of Use

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Do you want to make learning about winter holidays engaging? Do you want to support diversity, help your students improve their research skills, and be motivated to learn? Then download this Bundle Winter Holidays Around the World Activities a Research WebQuest & Games! Perfect for individuals and teams, your students will learn about a variety of holidays' 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. From Krampusnacht to Kwanzaa and Christmas to Chaharshanbe Suri, your students will enjoy these activities!

WEBQUEST

With over 25 tidbits of information to find, students will surely finish this activity with more knowledge about the various winter holidays around the world. Some questions students will locate easily while others they will have to explore deeper to find the correct answers. Reflection questions are included!! This WebQuest comes in both digital and in-person form and can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups.

TRIVIA GAMES

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 of the trivia questions is included.

Holidays Include:

• Chaharshanbe Suri (Iran), Christmas (Global), Dong Zhi, Epiphany (European), Hanukkah (Jewish), Krampusnacht (German), Kwanzaa (African America), Omisoka (Japanese), Pancha Ganapati (India), St Lucia Day (N. Europe), Winter Solstice (Global), & MORE!

➟ Why this resource?

• Fun & interactive way to learn about various global winter holidays/festivals
• Creates an inclusive classroom environment
• Trivia games and WebQuests are motivating and fun!

➟ This resource includes:

• 40+ unique multiple-choice trivia questions (with answers)
• Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games
• A handout of questions to be used as quiet seat work
• WebQuest (virtual and in-person formats) with 25+ pieces of info to locate
• 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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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 and a Bulletin Board Set resource! This is all you need to celebrate this holiday season!

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!

TRIVIA GAMES

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 of the trivia questions is included to be used as quiet seat work, as homework, or as emergency sub plans.

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)
• Christmas (Global)
• Dong Zhi (Chinese/Asia)
• Epiphany (European)
• Hanukkah (Jewish)
• Krampusnacht (German)
• Kwanzaa (African America)
• Omisoka (Japanese)
• Pancha Ganapati (India)
• St Lucia Day (N. Europe)
• Timkay (Ethiopia)
• Carnival (South & Central America and the Caribbean)
• Interactive posters

➟ 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:

• 40+ unique multiple-choice trivia questions
• Instructions & Answer Keys
• A handout of the trivia questions
• 8.5 X 11-sized posters of 12 global holidays
• Interactive posters
• WebQuest
• Website evaluation form
• Terms of Use

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Do you want to make learning about winter holidays engaging? Do you want to support diversity in your classroom? Do you want your room to look festive? Then download this Bundle Winter Holidays Around the World Activities with a Bulletin Board Set! Your students will learn the history and traditions of over 12 holidays with these activities! From Krampusnacht to Kwanzaa and Christmas to Chaharshanbe Suri, your students are guaranteed to learn!

TRIVIA GAMES

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.

BULLETIN BOARD

The perfect way to celebrate the diversity in your classroom is with this Global Winter Holidays interactive bulletin board featuring 11 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)
• Christmas (Global)
• Dong Zhi (Chinese/Asia)
• Epiphany (European)
• Hanukkah (Jewish)
• Krampusnacht (German)
• Kwanzaa (African America)
• Omisoka (Japanese)
• Pancha Ganapati (India)
• St Lucia Day (N. Europe)
• Timkay (Ethiopia)
• Carnival (South & Central America and the Caribbean)
• Interactive posters

➟ 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:

• 40+ unique multiple-choice trivia questions

• Instructions & Answer Key

• A handout of the trivia questions for quiet seat work

• 12 8.5 X 11 posters of global holidays

• Interactive posters

• Terms of Use

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Are you looking for an engaging activity and bulletin board to learn about New Year around the world? Do you want to foster diversity and an inclusive classroom? Then look no further than this no prep WebQuest and Interactive Bulletin Board Set!

WEBQUEST

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!

Celebrations include Nowruz, Rosh Hashanah, Omisoka, New Year’s Day, Enkuratash, Hari Raya Nyepi, Lunar New Year, Songkran, Niewjaarsduik, Tết Nguyên Đán.

BULLETIN BOARD SET

The perfect way to celebrate the diversity in your classroom is with this Global New Year's Celebrations interactive bulletin board featuring 10+ different cultures! From Indonesia and Iran to Ethiopia and Peru, students will learn how cultures worldwide celebrate this holiday. This bulletin board also comes with interactive reflection 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 INCLUDES

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

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Do you want to make learning about Hanukkah FUN? Do you want your students to improve their research skills and be engaged? Then download this Hanukkah Activity Bundle - Trivia Games! Well suited for the Language Arts or Social Studies classroom, and perfect for individuals and teams, your students will learn this holiday's 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 30+ 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 or sitting in their seats or on the floor.

WebQuest:

This is all you need to celebrate Hanukkah! Your students will learn about the history, traditions, facts, food, and fun of Hanukkah 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 in small groups.

➟ Ways to Use This Resource:

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

➟ This Resource Includes:

• 30+ 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
• A handout of the trivia questions is included to be used as quiet seat work, as homework, or as emergency sub plans.
• 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

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Do you want to make learning about Día de los Muertos engaging? Do you want to foster diversity and create a more inclusive classroom? Then download this Bundle Day of the Dead Activities and a Día de los Muertos Bulletin Board Set! 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. Additionally, your classroom will look festive with these no-prep print-and-hang posters!

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.

BULLETIN BOARD: Great for middle and high school, these no-prep, print-and-hang posters will be the perfect touch to your festivities.

➟Quotes included:

• The day which we fear as our last is but the birthday of eternity. ~Seneca
• On this holiday, light a candle to remember the memories of all the wonderful people in your life. ~Unknown
• The life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living. ~Marcus Tullius Cicero
• And many MORE!

➟This resource includes:

• Multi-step WebQuest/scavenger hunt
• Answer Key with links
• Website evaluation form
• 35+ unique multiple-choice trivia questions
• Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games
• A handout of the trivia questions
• 11 8.5 X 11 posters - Each poster has a unique quote celebrating this holiday
• Terms of Use

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Do you need an engaging activity to motivate your students to learn about Labor Day? Then download this Bundle Labor Day Activities for Middle School ELA or Social Studies!

WEBQUEST

With this WebQuest, students will research this holiday's history, traditions, labor activists, salaries, food, fun, reflections, and more! 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!

THREE 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 35 multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played while 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.

Question Examples:

• Which state was the first to pass a law recognizing Labor Day? (Oregon)
• Approximately how many hours will the average American work over the course of their life? (90,000)
• In what year did Labor Day become an official federal holiday? (1894)

➟ Ways to Use This Resource:

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

➟ This Resource Includes:

• Multi-step Question WebQuest (Print + Digital Formats)
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Reflection Questions
• Instructions and Answer Keys
• 35 unique multiple-choice trivia questions
• Terms of Use

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Do you want to make learning about Día de los Muertos fun? Do you want to motivate your students to learn about other cultures? Then download this Bundle Day of the Dead Activity and a Día de los Muertos Bulletin Board Set!

Your students will learn the history and traditions of this holiday with the WebQuest. Your classroom will look festive with these no prep print-and-hang posters! Well suited for the Language Arts or Social Studies classroom, this is all you need to celebrate this holiday!

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!

BULLETIN BOARD: Great for middle and high school, these no-prep, print-and-hang posters will be the perfect touch to your festivities.

➟Quotes included:

• The day which we fear as our last is but the birthday of eternity. ~Seneca
• On this holiday, light a candle to remember the memories of all the wonderful people in your life. ~Unknown
• The life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living. ~Marcus Tullius Cicero
• And many MORE!

This resource includes:

• Multi-step question WebQuest/scavenger hunt
• Answer Key with links
• Website evaluation form
• 11 8.5 X 11 posters - Each poster has a unique quote celebrating this holiday
• Terms of Use

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

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Do you want to make learning about Hanukkah FUN? Do you want to create an inclusive classroom? Then download this Hanukkah Activity Bundle and Bulletin Board Set! Your students will be engaged and motivated to learn and your classroom brightly decorated with these unique posters! Well suited for the Language Arts or Social Studies classroom, your students will learn this holiday's 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 30+ 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 or sitting in their seats or on the floor.

Bulletin Board:

This educational bulletin board comes with 10 informational posters and 1 Happy Hanukkah poster. Students will learn the history, facts, and symbols of this holiday from this unique bulletin board. Also included are two mini-posters containing quotes.

➟ Ways to Use This Resource:

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

➟ This Resource Includes:

• 30+ 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
• 10 mini-posters to help students learn about Hanukah
• Terms of Use

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Embark on a yummy food journey with "Global Bites: A New Year's Culinary Exploration," a comprehensive, inquiry-based learning experience designed for middle and high school students. This dynamic 33-slide Google Slides research project is the perfect resource for educators looking to spice up their January back-to-school curriculum with a cross-curricular, globally-focused exploration.

Product Description:

• In-Depth Cultural Exploration: Dive into the rich and diverse New Year's food traditions of nine different countries - Denmark, the United States, Nigeria, Mexico, Japan, Brazil, Spain, Italy, and Greece. Each country is represented with a detailed slide template, inviting students to delve deep into unique cultural practices.
• Structured Research Templates: Every country slide comes with a designated template for students to document photos, list ingredients, elaborate on preparation methods, and maintain a meticulous works cited list. These templates foster organizational skills and ensure a comprehensive approach to research.
• Inquiry-Based Learning: Encourage critical thinking and curiosity as students independently explore different culinary traditions and their historical and cultural significance.
• Cross-Curricular Connections: This project seamlessly integrates geography, history, culinary arts, and language arts, offering a rich, multidisciplinary learning experience.
• Teacher Protocol Included: Receive detailed guidelines on how to implement the project, complete with ideas for extensions and strategies to differentiate instruction for diverse learning needs. This makes the resource adaptable and accessible for all students.
• Engaging and Interactive: With a focus on visual and culinary elements, the project keeps students engaged and excited about learning. It offers a creative and interactive way to explore world cultures.
• Perfect for January and Beyond: "Global Bites" is an ideal resource for starting the year with a fresh, engaging approach to learning, sparking students’ interest after the holiday break.

"Global Bites: A New Year's Culinary Exploration" not only enriches students' understanding of global traditions but also hones their research and presentation skills. This resource is a must-have for teachers looking to bring the world into their classrooms and inspire a love of learning and exploration in their students.

This resource is included in the New Year 2024 Bundle Here: Ring in Learning: New Year's Thematic Middle School Classroom Bundle (TeachShare.com)

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• This inquiry-based learning project explores global New Year celebrations and food traditions. It's an engaging way for students to learn about cultural diversity and culinary practices around the world.

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• Combines SEL, public speaking, and photography, where students document and share 'A Day in My Life'. It's an excellent resource for developing storytelling, presentation, and photography skills.

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• A practical project-based learning experience where students explore the concept of a first summer job. This digital resource covers job searching, application processes, and job responsibilities.

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Each of these digital resources offers unique and interactive learning experiences, perfect for enhancing student engagement and skills in various areas. They are ideal for virtual learning environments, providing meaningful and educational activities.

Bundle together five dynamic New Year's resources for an enriching learning experience in your middle school classroom. Here's a brief overview of each component in this comprehensive package:

New Year's Informational Text Set: Structure, Central Idea, Author's Purpose!
A collection of five diverse articles, each exemplifying a different text structure like Description, Chronological, Problem and Solution, Compare and Contrast, and Cause and Effect. This set focuses on Times Square New Year’s celebrations and includes STAAR-aligned questions on the central idea, author's purpose, vocabulary, and text structure.

Classroom Synergy: Resetting Expectations in the New Year – 4 Engaging Activities!
Kick off the new year with four activities designed to reinforce classroom expectations and promote a positive learning environment. This resource includes expectation role-playing, creating expectations posters, and connecting expectations to SEL with reflective writing prompts.

Global Bites: New Year’s Celebrations and Food Traditions – Inquiry Based Learning
Explore New Year's traditions and food customs from around the world with this inquiry-based learning project. This resource encourages research and presentation skills as students delve into diverse cultural celebrations and their unique culinary traditions.

Cheers to A New Year: How to Write A Toast Workshop
Enhance public speaking skills with this engaging workshop on crafting toasts. Perfect for New Year celebrations, this resource guides students through the process of writing and delivering a meaningful toast, fostering both creativity and confidence in public speaking.

Spill the Tea: 2023 Year in Review – Google Slides Photo Project
A fun and engaging Google Slides project that allows students to reflect on the year 2023. Students create a photo-based presentation, capturing key moments, trends, and personal experiences from the year, making it an excellent activity for New Year reflections.

This bundle is perfect for middle school teachers looking to add a mix of educational and engaging activities to their New Year curriculum. Each resource is designed to be cross-curricular, supporting skills in reading, writing, research, public speaking, and social-emotional learning.