Group Project:
Winter Celebrations
Many cultures have a winter celebration, which is often near the winter solstice. That is the day winter officially begins (the shortest day of the year) on or near December 21st. Your assignment is to choose a celebration and research it. When you have completed your investigation you will present your findings to the class.
You will work in groups of 4 to research ONE of the celebrations.
Kwanzaa, Hanukah, Diwali, Bodhi Day, Chinese New Year, Las Posadas, Epiphany
Together, your group will create a google slides presentation that explains the following:
In addition to the above points, your group will receive a group work mark (10 points). Did everyone have a job to do? Did everyone participate in the presentation? Was your group on task during work periods? Were you helping each other and problem solving together?
Your group will be given 4 periods in class to work on this project. As it will be done on google slides you will also be able to access it from home if necessary. Your group will then present their slides to the class. Every group member must take part in the presentation.
Winter Celebrations
Many cultures have a winter celebration, which is often near the winter solstice. That is the day winter officially begins (the shortest day of the year) on or near December 21st. Your assignment is to choose a celebration and research it. When you have completed your investigation you will present your findings to the class.
You will work in groups of 4 to research ONE of the celebrations.
Kwanzaa, Hanukah, Diwali, Bodhi Day, Chinese New Year, Las Posadas, Epiphany
Together, your group will create a google slides presentation that explains the following:
- Who / where / when did the celebration begin? (5 points)
- What is the purpose / meaning of the celebration? (5 points)
- Explain 3 rituals/traditions/symbols connected with this celebration. (5 points)
- What do you find interesting about this celebration and why? (5 points)
- Students have reread their information making sure that it is in their own words and makes sense when read out loud. They can answer questions about their information. No images are irrelevant. Marks will be removed if sources are not cited. (5 points)
In addition to the above points, your group will receive a group work mark (10 points). Did everyone have a job to do? Did everyone participate in the presentation? Was your group on task during work periods? Were you helping each other and problem solving together?
Your group will be given 4 periods in class to work on this project. As it will be done on google slides you will also be able to access it from home if necessary. Your group will then present their slides to the class. Every group member must take part in the presentation.