Introducing the ultimate Holidays Around the World Choice Board and Research Project , the perfect activity to infuse your high school classroom with the joyous holiday spirit by exploring other cultures!✨
 
Immerse your high school students in a captivating holiday activity where they will take a journey of cultural exploration as they delve into 15 enchanting holidays from our diverse globe. With our engaging digital activities and captivating YouTube clips, your classroom will come alive with the magic of Christmas traditions celebrated around the world. ✈️
 
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Activity includes:
 
20 Google Slides
2 choice boards
30 Holiday YouTube videos
6 Choice Activities to pick from
3 page printable research planning sheet
2 bonus printable pages
editable rubric on Google Docs
CHOICE BOARD NUMBER 1: PICK YOUR HOLIDAY
 
You also will unleash your students' creativity and let them embark on an educational adventure like never before, allowing your high school students the opportunity to choose their own path by exploring fifteen holidays from around the world such as:
 
Hanukkah
Chinese New Year / Lunar New Year
Kwanzaa
Boxing Day
Christmas
Diwlali
Las Posadas
Lady of Guadalupe
Bodhi Day
Sinterklaas
Ramadan + Eid Al-Fitr
St. Nicholas Day
Day of the Dead
St. Lucia's Day
Yule
 
✂️✍️ CHOICE BOARD NUMBER 2: PICK YOUR RESEARCH PROJECT ✂️✍️
 
Students can choose from a variety of exciting activities, including:
 
Craft a children’s book that shares the essence of a chosen holiday.
Create an engaging slide show filled with captivating images and informative details.
Design a visually stunning poster that captures the spirit of a chosen holiday.
Curate a captivating YouTube video that educates and entertains.
Craft a written report that delves deep into the cultural nuances of a selected holiday.
Perform a live skit that brings the holiday traditions to life in your classroom.
Design a magazine cover that embodies the holiday
 
In addition to the 20 choice board slides, students will use our 3 page research planning printable sheet to conduct research prior to diving into the project. The research they gather on the planning sheet is aligned to the rubric to ensure students are finding the right information for their project.
 
After the planning sheet is complete, get out the art supplies and technology and let students showcase the holidays around the world.
 
With our Christmas Around the World Choice Board, you empower your high school students to take the reins of their own learning, fostering critical thinking and research skills while kindling a sense of wonder about the world.
 
This holiday season, let your high school students choose to embrace the magic of Christmas Around the World. Elevate your classroom experience and watch as their excitement and engagement soar. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable educational journey with our Christmas Around the World Choice Board! ✨
 
Welcome to the Christmas Around the World Choice Board - the ultimate Christmas, winter, or holiday themed activity that brings the magic of the holiday season to life!
 
This activity specifically aims to highlight the following:
 
✅ Diverse Holiday Selection: Immerse your students in a captivating journey of cultural exploration with 15 enchanting holidays celebrated around the world to infuse diversity and respect for other's traditions and customs into the classroom.
 
✅ Choice and Creativity: The heart of our choice board lies in its flexibility. We empower your high school students to select their own path, fostering creativity and critical thinking.
 
✅ Digital Engagement + Printable Research Planning Sheet: Our choice board seamlessly integrates digital activities, allowing students to harness the power of technology as they explore the world through YouTube clips and digital presentations.
 
✅ Fostering Holiday Spirit:** Beyond the typical holiday frenzy, our choice board encourages students to appreciate the diverse ways in which the world celebrates this festive season. It's a chance to foster a sense of global togetherness and cultural understanding.
 
✅ Empowerment and Ownership:** By offering a range of activities, we put students in the driver's seat of their own learning. They'll choose, create, and present their projects, fostering independence and self-motivation.
 
Don't miss out on this chance to bring the world to your classroom, all while celebrating the holiday season. The holidays are a time for unity, learning, and sharing, and our choice board encapsulates that spirit perfectly.✨