1. Christmas Facts From Around the World Webquest for 4 th grade Social Studies by Dennis Waller Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion

2. Introduction It’s Christmas time again! It is time to decorate the tree, put the lights on the house, bake some sugar cookies, and exchange presents with family and friends. Christmas is a holiday that is celebrated all over the world. Get ready to take an adventure around the world to discover all the different ways to celebrate Christmas!

3. Task You are going to fly around the world in your own magic sleigh! The sleigh will take you to different countries where you will have a chance to visit a family there who will tell you how they celebrate Christmas. It is going to be so much fun! So put on your hat and boots and climb aboard! The magic sleigh ride is about to begin!

4. Process Navigate your sleigh thru the web sites about Christmas traditions around the world. You will fill in the answers to the questions as you go. Be sure to travel around the world in search of the answer. Once you have found all the correct answers, the magic sleigh will bring you back home so that you can share your adventure with your family and friends. See you soon!

5. Evaluation 1. The name of Father Christmas in Germany? ___________________________________ http://whychristmas.com/cultures/germany.shtml 2. Who the children of Germany write to asking for presents?__________________________ http://whychristmas.com/cultures/germany.shtml 3. What does “Joyeux Noel” mean? __________________________________ http://whychristmas.com/cultures/france.shtml 4. Instead of a traditional Christmas tree people in India use a _____________or _____________ tree? http://whychristmas.com/cultures/india.shtml 5. The main Christmas meal that they eat in Hungary is ______________ and _________________? http://www.whychristmas.com/cultures/hungary.shtml 6. How many white Christmases has England had from 1900-2000? ___________________________ http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/Xmas/facts.html 7. Which state in the U.S. provides the most live Christmas trees? ___________________________ http://www.christmasrants.com/fun_facts_about_christmas_trees.html

6. Conclusion Merry Christmas! We hope you had fun in the magic sleigh. Come inside and warm up with some hot chocolate and cookies. We can’t wait to hear where you went and what you saw. Get together with your family and celebrate Christmas the way you like. Maybe you can start a new tradition based on what you saw in another country! Happy Holidays!