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Exploring Kwanzaa

People all over the world celebrate special occasions and holidays.
The way people celebrate is a reflection of their culture.
This is also true for this time of year.
We have already examined Chrsitmas around the world and Hanukkah (Chanukah). 
This activity focuses on the African -American celebration of Kwanzaa.

Happy Kwanzaa!

 
 
REQUIRED ASSIGNMENT
Due: December 22, 2006
15 Points (Social Studies)
 
You will read the handout on Kwanzaa and complete the comprehension and reflection questions.
 
Complete the following six questions.
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OPTIONAL EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS
Due: December 22, 2006
10 Points

Word Search and Criss Cross Puzzle

  • 5 points each
    • All or nothing per puzzle
  • Click on the images below to see a larger version of the puzzle.  You may print these and turn them in.
  • Due to Mr. Simons by the end of seventh period, December 22, 2006.

INTERNET RESOURCES

Kwanzaa Sites

The Official Kwanzaa Web Site
http://www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org

Kwanzaa: An African-American Celebration
http://www.globalindex.com/kwanzaa/

Everything About Kwanzaa
http://www.tike.com/celeb-kw.htm

Kwanzaa: An Annotated Listing of Resources
http://www.doth.com/kwanzaa

Kwanzaa Information Center
http://melanet.com/kwanzaa/

Kwanzaa Recipes
https://members.tripod.com/~Nancy_J/kwanzaa.htm