New Year's Around the World
Grade 3rd Grade · Social Studies · 40 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe how New Year's is celebrated in different cultures.
Warm-Up Video
NBC News · 2:27
New Year’s Celebrations Around The World
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
In Australia and Bangkok, Thailand, people celebrate the New Year with fireworks.
- 2
In Japan, people ring in the New Year with temple bells.
- 3
In New York City's Times Square, people watch the Waterford crystal ball drop to welcome the New Year.
Practice Questions
9 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer & True/false
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Name two places mentioned in the video and describe how they celebrate New Year's.”
Teacher Guide
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