Festivals in different countries
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Information sheet:
Introduction to known festivals in different countries of this world.
Type of media:
Text
Last update:
2017-02-01
License:
This medium is made available under a CC BY-SA 4.0 international license.
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This medium is made available under a CC BY-SA 4.0 international license.
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Description:
Known festivals from eight countries are briefly outlined from the viewpoint of children. (The countries are the United States, South Africa, China, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Swaziland, and Mexico). An exercise is also provided in which the students match the individual festivals to the continents of the countries where the festivals are celebrated.
Information and ideas:
The topic of festivals can be used as a starting point for the students to discuss the customs and traditions of other countries. This should develop awareness and tolerance for differences in other people.
Information and ideas:
The topic of festivals can be used as a starting point for the students to discuss the customs and traditions of other countries. This should develop awareness and tolerance for differences in other people.
Related media:
Festivals in different countries (matching exercise) (Interactive)
Learning resource type:
Information sheet
Subjects:
Personal, social and health education (PSHE)
Grade levels:
Grade 1 to 4
School types:
Elementary school
Keywords:
Cultural identity; Globalization; Holiday; Tradition(s)
Bibliography:
Siemens Stiftung Media Portal
Author:
MediaHouse GmbH
Rights holder:
© Siemens Stiftung 2016