3.SS.10.A
Explain the significance of various ethnic and/or cultural celebrations in the local community and other communities.
Grade 3 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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significanceethnic celebrationscultural celebrationslocal communityother communities
Skills
- explain (the significance of ethnic and/or cultural celebrations in the local community and other communities) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify different ethnic and/or cultural celebrations in my community and other communities. #dok1
- I can explain why certain ethnic and/or cultural celebrations are important in the local community and in other communities. #dok2
- I can describe the reasons these celebrations are meaningful to the people who observe them. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Communities celebrate ethnic and cultural traditions to honor their unique histories and values.
- Understanding the significance of different celebrations helps people appreciate diversity within and beyond their own community.
Essential Questions
- What are some examples of ethnic and cultural celebrations in your community?
- Why are these celebrations important to the people who participate in them?
- How do ethnic and cultural celebrations help communities express their identities?
- How are ethnic and cultural celebrations in your community similar to or different from those in other communities?
- What can we learn from studying the significance of various celebrations?