Week 1

Lesson Title: Celebrations Around the World

Lesson Length: 45 minutes
Target Audience: 2
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Grade
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Objective 2.3.1: List ways to document historical and current events.
4. Discuss celebrations in the United States and around the world.
Examples: Childrens Day in Japan, Veterans Day in the United tates, !astille Day in
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Objective 2.4.1: 'denti(y cele&rations in which your (amily participates.
Objective 2.4.2: 'denti(y cele&rations in communities and cities throu)hout *la&ama.
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