Format
This program will begin with a virtual tour of our real, 40-foot Christmas tree, following by a tour of our cultural tree exhibit.
Objectives
The participant will:
- Explore winter holidays from all cultures and countries
Standards Alignment
State Standards
While we have Nebraska and Iowa standards listed below, we hope they will help you to find applicable standards from your state.
Nebraska State Social Studies Standards
Kindergarten
0.3.4.a Identify aspects of culture within the local community and other communities
0.4.2.b Differentiate between stories from the present and the past
1st Grade
1.3.4.a Describe cultures of the local community and other communities
1.4.2.b Describe how objects including books, letters, and other artifacts help us to understand the past
2nd Grade
2.3.4.a Identify patterns of cultural traits
3rd Grade
3.3.4.a Compare and contrast patterns of culture within your community
4th Grade
4.3.4.a Compare and contrast patterns of culture within the state of Nebraska
5th Grade
5.3.4.a Compare and contrast patterns of culture within the United States
Iowa Core Curriculum Social Studies Essential Skills/Concepts
Kindergarten-2nd Grade Behavioral Sciences
Understand the changing nature of society.
Indicators:
Understand that people and institutions change over time.
Kindergarten-2nd Grade Geography
Understand how geographic and human characteristics create culture and define regions.
Indicators:
Understand the concept of culture.
3rd-5th Grade Geography
Understand how geographic and human characteristics create culture and define regions.
Indicators:
Understand ways regional, ethnic, and national cultures influence individuals’ daily lives.
Understand how people from different cultures think about and deal with their physical environment and social conditions.