Can Teach
Can Teach: Songs and Poems
This site features an extensive list of poems and songs for every event during the school year. Explore the seasons, colors, holidays, and more.
Library of Congress
Loc: War's End Ve Day
A collection of letters and interviews of soldiers as the relate and recall their feelings on VE day.
Jewish Museum
Jewish Museum: Examining Identity in Contemporary Art and Photography [Pdf]
This website contains photographs of many in the multicultural community of Jews in the United States. There are discussion questions and cross-curricular links for integration of culture into your curriculum. A glossary is also included.
Fact Monster
Fact Monster: Having a Ball at the Inauguration
When was the first Inaugural Ball and how has the big event become what it is today? Here is the history from the first gala.
Curated OER
Los Angeles Celebrates Sparks' Title
USA TODAY, a leading national newspaper, provides extensive coverage of women's professional basketball. Content includes top stories, scores, standings, schedules, rosters, and much more.
Curated OER
Chinese Students Celebrate at Midnight in Tiananmen Square.
This report surveys the demise of the 1989 pro-democracy movement in China since the Tienanmen Square Massacre.
EL Education
El Education: Expedition Programs
This is a collection of programs, across a number of schools, which describe celebrations of learning, also called exhibitions of learning or school exhibition nights. Celebrations of learning are hosted by Expeditionary Learning Schools...
Mayaco
Mayaco: Holiday Traditions: Italy
Celebrating Christmas in Italy! Here's the lowdown on how Italians celebrate Christmas from decorations to special food.
Live Science
Live Science: Mexican Culture: Customs & Traditions
Looks at the makeup of Mexico's ethnic tapestry, its languages, religions, the values of its peoples, Mexican food, arts, clothing, and celebrations. [Published Feb. 10, 2015]
Other
Teachers first.com: 50 Ideas for the 100th Day of School
Great ideas for "100th Day" activities. Most of these would be a good challenge for upper elementary school students if you want to include them in your 100th Day celebration. Activities include counting, measuring, weighing, sorting,...
Other
Certificate Creator
Looking for a unique way to honor or recognize your students? This certificate creator will allow you to design your own awards. You can pay to join for endless options of designs or choose from the free certificates available.
Scholastic
Scholastic Instructor: Hip Hip Hooray for the 100th Day!
Scholastic.com provides a reproducible coordinate grid activity on a 100 grid to help your students celebrate the 100th day of school.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Parthenon
The Parthenon is a celebrated temple at Athens, consecrated to Athena or Minerva, the protectress of the city, built on an elevated rock near the Acropolis, and has always been regarded as the most exquisite and perfect example of...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Beau Nash
Beau Nash (18 October 1674 - 3 February 1762), born Richard Nash, was a celebrated dandy and leader of fashion in 18th-century Britain. He is best remembered as the Master of Ceremonies at the spa town of Bath.