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The History of Money
Did you know that historians believe the Chinese were the first to use paper money, or that cocoa beans served as currency in ancient Mexico? In this lesson plan, students work in pairs to learn about money, from its earliest forms to the bank cards we use today, including the ...
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LessonCelebrations: Christmas Cracker Quiz
In this lesson and Christmas quiz, students read about the history of a great British tradition—the Christmas cracker!
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LessonCelebrations: Inti Raymi—The festival of the sun
In this lesson, available at two levels, students read texts about the historical festival of Inti Raymi in modern day South America.
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LessonCelebrations: Cinco de Mayo
In this lesson, available at two levels, students read a text about Cinco de Mayo and create a multiple-choice quiz for others to do.
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LessonCelebrations: Coming Of Age
In this lesson, available at two levels, students read and discuss four short texts about four different coming-of-age celebrations worldwide.
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LessonCelebrations: Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day)
In this lesson, available at two levels, students read a text about Shrove Tuesday, complete a short survey and practise talking about survey results and preferences.
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Celebrations: Groundhog Day
In this lesson, students read a text about the American celebration of Groundhog Day, looking at the language involved.
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LessonCelebrations: Kwanzaa
In this lesson, students learn about celebrating Kwanzaa, its principles, and symbols.
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LessonCelebrations: Advent
In this lesson, available at two levels, students learn about celebrating Advent in Germany.
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LessonCelebrations: Diwali
In this lesson, students will learn about the festival of Diwali and design an informational poster.
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Celebrations: New baby
In this lesson, offered at two levels, students learn about messages of celebration on the birth of a baby.
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Celebrations: Wedding anniversaries
In this lesson, offered at two levels, students read about and discuss wedding anniversaries.
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Celebrations: Dragon Boat Festival
In this lesson, offered at two levels, students read an article about the Dragon Boat Festival.
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Celebrations: Prom night
In this lesson, offered at two levels, students will read a text and analyse language related to prom night.
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Celebrations: Vesak Day
In this lesson, offered at two levels, students will read a text and analyse language related to Vesak day.
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Celebrations: Krampusnacht
In this lesson, students will read a text and analyse language related to Krampusnacht.
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LessonCelebrations: Hanukkah
In this lesson, students will read facts and learn about Hanukkah and portmanteau words.
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LessonCelebrations: Eid al-Fitr
Discover with your students Eid al-Fitr, the ‘festival of breaking the fast’, which commemorates the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
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LessonCelebrations: International Workers’ Day
In this lesson, students will read and discuss facts about International Workers’ Day.
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Celebrations: Holi
In this lesson, students will read, discuss and respond to facts about Holi.