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By Ayanna Sgolombis
Facts
On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 15th, we celebrate the birthday
of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a civil rights leader during the 1950s and
1960s.
Watch this video to learn about the accomplishments of Martin
Luther King, Jr.
http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/famoushistoricalfigures/marti
nlutherkingjr/
Facts
On Memorial Day, we honor the memory of those who died fighting for our
country.
Memorial Day was first known as Decoration Day.
Go to this website to learn more about Memorial Day
http://www.ducksters.com/holidays/memorial_day.php
Facts
Question
Which of these holidays honors those who died for
our country?
Columbus Day
Memorial Day
Veterans Day
Correct!
On Memorial Day we remember those who died
fighting for our country.
Question
Why do we celebrate Independence Day?
America won its freedom from England.
America won its freedom from France.
Americans like to have a big party once a year.
Correct!
On Independence Day we celebrate Americas
freedom from English rule.
Question
In the video you watched about Thanksgiving, what
was being celebrated at the first Thanksgiving?
The discovery of America
George Washingtons birthday
A good harvest
Correct!
On the first Thanksgiving, the Pilgrims and the
Wampanoag celebrated a plentiful harvest.
Wrong Answer!
Try Again!
Summary
After viewing this PowerPoint, students will have
learned about national holidays in America.
Through visiting websites and watching videos,
students will have learned the reasons why we
celebrate these holidays and why it is important to
do so.