Holiday: Hanukkah
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| Holiday: Hanukkah |
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Description:
| These sites tell about the history and traditions of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah (Chanukah). There are several online games, recipes, print-outs, and more. Includes a link to an eThemes resource on Christmas traditions in the United States. |
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Grade Level:
| 1, 2, 3, 4 |
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Resource Links:
| Virtual Chanukah
Virtual Chanukah is an entertaining and interactive resource for Chanukah information. It features articles, interactive games, and photos of Menorah lighting around the world. Use the squares to navigate the site. "Multimedia" has audio and video about this holiday.
Chanukah Story-Telling Exhibition
This page offers a simple version of the story of Chanukah and pictures to be printed out to go along with it.
Chanukah
This site, which was developed by sixth-graders, tells about Chanukah through a child's eyes. Click on "Your Stories" to write your own story, which the website may publish.
Enchanted Learning: Hanukkah Crafts
Here are some craft ideas for Hanukkah.
ABC Teach: Menorah
Here is a menorah for you to print out and color.
ABC Teach: Word Search
Try this Hanukkah word search.
ABC Teach: Coloring Page
Print out and color this fun Hanukkah scene.
ABC Teach: Report Form
Use this form to help you write a report about Hanukkah.
PBS Kids: Sue Ellen's Scrapbook: Hanukkah
Follow Sue Ellen's story to learn about Hanukkah and its celebration.
PBS: Historical Facts
This page has historical facts about Hanukkah and the significance of latkes fried in oil.
The Hanukkah House
You can learn some Hebrew words while building a fun holiday scene. Just click on the Hebrew words to the left and drag them into the picture and a picture of the word will appear.
FactMonster: Hanukkah
Learn about the Menorah, Hanukkah foods, and more.
Holiday Traditions: Israel
This website about Hanukkah includes a recipe for latkes.
Judaism 101: Chanukkah
Read the story of Chanukkah and learn about its traditions. You can play a virtual dreidle game and listen to Chanukkah music.
eThemes Resource: Holiday: Christmas Traditions in the U.S.
These sites cover U.S. Christmas traditions, including Santa, stockings, Christmas trees, and the story of Jesus. Listen to Christmas music online, e-mail Santa, and play interactive games and quizzes. Includes text of the famous letter, "Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa" and "Twas the Night Before Christmas."
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Education Standards:
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AL Standards:
9.1, 11.1
AR Standards:
G.2.1.1, G.2.2.1, G.2.3.1, G.2.4.1, G.2.4.2
ME Standards:
2.B.2, 2.B.1
MO Standards:
1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.8, 1.9, 2.1, 2.3, 2.5, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 6, 6.A.1
NV Standards:
G.2.2.2, G.2.3.2, G4.2.4.3, G5.2.5.2
OH Standards:
2.A.1.a, 2.A.1.d, 2.A.1.e, 2.A.1, 2.B.2, 2.B.3, 2.A.1.b
UT Standards:
4.1.a, 4.1.b, 4.1.c
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