New Year's Around the World

3rd GradeSocial Studies40 min

Learning Objective

I can describe how New Year's is celebrated in different cultures.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

3 min

Guided Notes

8 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • In Australia and Bangkok, Thailand, people celebrate the New Year with fireworks.

  • In Japan, people ring in the New Year with temple bells.

  • In New York City's Times Square, people watch the Waterford crystal ball drop to welcome the New Year.

Practice

12 min

9 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer & True/false

Exit Ticket

5 min

Name two places mentioned in the video and describe how they celebrate New Year's.

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