UNICEF Christmas Around the World Project
Name(s):
________________________
Country:
_______________________________
Tasks: You
and your partner are going to design and create a Christmas tree that depicts
the culture of your assigned country. You
will then write an invitation to a community member inviting them to come bid
on your tree. This invitation will also explain what UNICEF is and why we need
to raise money for them. We will then hold a silent auction of your tree,
and the money raised will go to UNICEF.
Your design needs to include all the following
information to earn a 3:
1.
Map showing where
in the world your country is located
2.
The Flag of your
country
3.
The Language
spoken in your country and how to say Merry Christmas in that language
4.
The religion that
the majority of the people practice
5.
Your country’s
version of Santa
6.
Major traditions
for the ‘Christmas’ holiday
7.
Foods associated
with this country at this time of year
8.
Decorations
associated with this holiday
9.
A present must be created to represent the countries
relationship to the US. (For example: Brazil's present to US could be a Soccer
ball because soccer is such an important sport to their culture and they hosted
the World Cup this year).
Your design needs to include all of the above plus one of the
following to get a 4:
A visual presentation
/representation showing either traditional music, food or dress with an
explanation of the cultural/historical significance to the culture of your
country. You will present this to the class.
Dates:
Begin brainstorming December
5
Tree done and displayed, letters sent by December 12
Silent Auction December
15-17
Collect money and write a Thank You letter December 17-19
Presentations of music, food, or dress December 15-19
Standards:
G.2.2 Describe the
human characteristics of places.
P4.2 Act constructively to further the public good.
Resources:
UNICEF video:
What is UNICEF?
Websites:
