DO NOW
Explain a family or cultural tradition that you celebrate. Do you know the history behind this tradition?
Direct Instruction
Tradition - the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation, or the fact of being passed on in this way.
How are traditions developed? Why do they last, change or disappear?
Guided
halloween as an American tradition - how did it change over time and why?
American cultures changed due to technology
should our national anthem change?
what is the problem with the "Star Spangled Banner'?
Independent
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Use the links below and /or do more searches to find out information regarding the following traditions. JUST PICK TWO OF THE FIVE TOPICS. RESEARCH THEM TO FIND ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS EVEN FURTHER BELOW:
1. The placing hand on heart for national anthem or pledge
2. Flying the American flag at 1/2 mast
3. Putting up and decorating trees in houses to celebrate christmas
4. Muslim women's dress code
5. How technology has changed legal signatures
Now here are the five questions to answer for two of the topics above:
1. How did this tradition begin?
2. When did it begin?
3. Has it changed over time and if so, how?
4. If this tradition has changed, why has it? If it hasn't changed, why not?
5. Do you think this tradition requires change? Why or why not? Please base your evaluation on facts.
Check for understanding
Individual student checks during independent work
Closure
Review the value of traditions
Exit Pass
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