Introduction
Christmas is one of the most exciting holidays of the year. We all have traditions and customs that help us to look forward to this time of the year. During this webquest you will learn about Christmas customs and traditions around the world. As you will find out many of our customs came from other countries?
Task
This webquest is actually a scavenger hunt. You will be given a list of items and information about Christmas in other countries to find at the sites listed below.
Process
1. First you will be given a Christmas List.
2. Use the links below to search for the items and information on your list.
3. When you find the items be sure to write them on the correct blanks.
4. When you are sure that you are finished tell your teacher so she may check your answers. Have Fun!
Resources:
http://www.santas.net/aroundtheworld.htm
http://www.nmia.com/~nmcm/santa_names.htm
http://www.wilstar.com/xmas/xmassymb.htm
Evaluation
1.You will work independently
2.You find the items on your list.
3.You write them on your Christmas List.
4.You let your teacher check your answers before you get your reward.
5.You have some holiday fun.
Conclusion
There is so much to learn about Christmas Around the World. I hope that you learned a little and that now you have an idea about why we celebrate the way we do. But most of all I hope you had some holiday fun!
Credits
A Holiday Webquest for Grades 2 and 2 Designed by Lillie Large