Surprise!
What document was written to the King of England that the American colonies were free and they wanted to have a say in taxes?
Declaration of Independence
True or False- Kadir Nelson was an illustrator who used his cultural heritage in many important works
TRUE
Passing on customs and beliefs from generation to generation are known as
Traditions
What do the items on the list have in COMMON?
They are cultural celebrations learned about and celebrated in your community
What is Ms.Thompson's Favorite Holiday?
Her birthday because she considers it to be a national holiday
Ms.Thompson has 2 pets, What are their names and what are they?
A Dog named Fennway
A Bunny named Clover
Who was this-
An American writer that is known for the The Little House on the Prairie series published between 1932-1943. This series is based on the author's childhood and pioneer family.
Laura Ingalls Wilder
This is a national holiday that commemorates the harvest celebrated by the Pilgrims and Native Americans with the traditional foods of turkey, potatoes, and vegetables.
Thanksgiving
How do people learn about their family celebrations across the years?
People can share pictures, poems, and stories with each other
What is a federal Holiday?
observed by banks and other institutions and don't come from cultural backgrounds.
What does establishing Justice mean?
to make laws and hold people to obeying them
This person is an American artist who used culture in their paintings that were featured on the cover of the New Yorker Magazine
Kadir Nelson
The first day of the year is known as
New Year's Day
What are some local community traditions we celebrated around Waco?
Baylor Christmas Parade, HOT Fair and Rodeo
What is a cultural celebration?
They are holidays or celebrations that come from different cultures and have meaning to certain cultures.
What is Ms.Thompson's Favorite type of Candy?
SOUR
Strega Nona
The children's book listed above was written by –
Tomie dePaola
What do people of Mexican heritage in many communities celebrate on Cinco de Mayo (the fifth of May)?
A Win for the Mexico Army
Why are holidays such as Halloween, Christmas, and Cinco de Mayo all celebrated in the United States?
People have come here from many countries, bringing their celebrations with them.
True or False
- Labor Day and Memorial Day are examples of Federal Holidays
TRUE
Why is it important to have artists and illustrators like Kadir Nelson, Carmen Lomas Garza, Laura Ingalls Wilders, and Tomie dePaola?
They use their cultural backgrounds and traditions to show us what their culture is like through their work.
Mexican American painter, known for the painting titled "A Piece of My Heart/ Pedacito de Mi Corazon"
Carmen Lomas Garza
This is a day celebrated annually which commemorates the anniversary of Mexico's victory over the French troops at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
Cinco de Mayo
Canadians celebrate a holiday called Harvest by having food, being with family and friends. Which cultural holiday in your community is like this Canadian holiday?
Thanksgiving
True or False:
- Black History Month, Asian-Pacific Heritage Month, and the Fourth of July are Cultural celebrations
TRUE