Compare
and Contrast Project
Compare and Contrast Christmas in Other Cultures
· Christmas Culture Comparison: Cultures around the world celebrate Christmas with traditions and customs that are uniquely their own. This research project is a collection of information on the Christmas celebrations of two different countries. In an essay, young researchers compare and contrast the Christmas traditions. This can also be completed in a digital presentation format to present to classmates.
· Popular Culture Christmas Story Comparison: Think about your favorite holiday stories. Compare and contrast your favorite Christmas story with a story from another culture.
· Holiday Foods Comparison: Every family has their favorite holiday dishes. Compare your family’s favorite holiday recipes with that of another culture. From the appetizer to dessert, the history of many holiday recipes provides yet another look at how the world celebrates. First, complete a graphic organizer (e.g., Venn diagram, t-chart) to compare and contrast the various recipes. Then use this information to construct a multicultural recipe book. You could even make a recipe book
Seasonally Focused Informational Text Comparison Activities
· History of St. Nicholas and St. Patrick: Begin by reading articles, books, or researching the history of St. Nicholas and St. Patrick. Create a project that compares and contrasts the two.
· History of Christmas Cards: There are several resources available online that provide background on Victorian Christmas, including the history of the very first Christmas card. After reading an informational article and viewing pictures detailing the origin of Christmas cards, readers compare Christmas cards from various eras. Create a version of Christmas cards from various eras.
· Holiday Traditions: Compare and contrast two different holiday Traditions (Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanzaa, etc).
Compare and Contrast Christmas in Other Cultures
· Christmas Culture Comparison: Cultures around the world celebrate Christmas with traditions and customs that are uniquely their own. This research project is a collection of information on the Christmas celebrations of two different countries. In an essay, young researchers compare and contrast the Christmas traditions. This can also be completed in a digital presentation format to present to classmates.
· Popular Culture Christmas Story Comparison: Think about your favorite holiday stories. Compare and contrast your favorite Christmas story with a story from another culture.
· Holiday Foods Comparison: Every family has their favorite holiday dishes. Compare your family’s favorite holiday recipes with that of another culture. From the appetizer to dessert, the history of many holiday recipes provides yet another look at how the world celebrates. First, complete a graphic organizer (e.g., Venn diagram, t-chart) to compare and contrast the various recipes. Then use this information to construct a multicultural recipe book. You could even make a recipe book
Seasonally Focused Informational Text Comparison Activities
· History of St. Nicholas and St. Patrick: Begin by reading articles, books, or researching the history of St. Nicholas and St. Patrick. Create a project that compares and contrasts the two.
· History of Christmas Cards: There are several resources available online that provide background on Victorian Christmas, including the history of the very first Christmas card. After reading an informational article and viewing pictures detailing the origin of Christmas cards, readers compare Christmas cards from various eras. Create a version of Christmas cards from various eras.
· Holiday Traditions: Compare and contrast two different holiday Traditions (Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanzaa, etc).