Macmillan/McGraw-Hill
 
California Vistas Return to the Writing area
California Communities
California Communities
e-Journal

3.3 Many Cultures, One Country

Step 1. Questions

3.3 Students draw from historical and community resources to organize the sequence of local historical events and describe how each period of settlement left its mark on the land.

Research a holiday or festival that you do not celebrate. Here are some questions to help you think about your research.
  • Why is this holiday or festival important?
  • How is it celebrated?
  • When is it celebrated?
To begin, visit the Internet sites listed in Step 2. You may also choose to visit a library, read your local newspaper, or interview an adult. Then follow Step 3 to write your report.


Step 2. Research

Research answers for the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!


Toolbox Tip: Click here for information on enlarging graphics, hearing audio, or seeing video.


Indian Festivals
Visit this site for information on the different festivals celebrated in India.
Take Notes:



Chinese Festivals
At this site, you will learn about the various traditional festivals celebrated in China.
Take Notes:



African Festivals
Check out this site for information on different festivals celebrated in Africa.
Take Notes:



Search Engines
ToolBox Tip: Click here for tips on using search engines.

www.yahooligans.com
www.kidsclick.org


or


Leave e-Journal