Holidays Around the World - A Free Livestream Event!

by The Durham Museum

Experience holidays from around the world right here in Omaha! Come to admire The Durham’s own 40-foot, fully decorated tree and learn how we fit this beautiful sight into the museum each year. Then, explore how different countries and cultural groups may celebrate the season using our Holiday Cultural Trees exhibit as well as learn about different objects that may be used to celebrate holidays and traditions around the world and within our own communities!

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About This Program

Cost

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FREE!

This program is free.

Length

30 Minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Minimum participants:

Maximum participants:

There is no maximum

Primary Disciplines

International, Social Studies/History

Program Delivery Mode

Zoom

Booking Information

Our final Livestream event is full. If you would like to watch this program with your students, you can watch a recorded program at the following website https://durhammuseum.org/museum-live-access/ This is a special live stream series, available only on the three dates listed. Please note that this is a live presentation to multiple classes as opposed to a 1:1 virtual field trip opportunity.

Sorry, this program is not currently available. To inquire about future availability, please contact The Durham Museum

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For more information contact CILC at (507) 388-3672

Provider's Cancellation Policy

These experiences typically fill up and end up with a wait list. Please let us know if you will not be able to sign on so that we may offer your spot to another teacher.

About This Provider

The Durham Museum

Omaha, NE
United States

The Durham Museum offers a fascinating look at the history of the region and offers a broad range of traveling exhibits covering subjects ranging from history and culture to science, industry, and more through our affiliation with the Smithsonian Institution and strong ties with the Library of Congress, National Archives and the Field Museum.

Contact:
Education Department
education@durhammuseum.org
4024445027

Program Details

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.