Section outline

  • EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING different cultural celebrations of fall festivals in different parts of the world
    • We are EXPLORING the history of Halloween traditions and the modern celebration of Halloween around the world
    • We are EXPLORING the day of the dead celebration and it's roots and it's evolution



    Success Criteria:

    • How different cultures celebrate their dead, specifically focusing on the Día de los Muertos.

    • Students will be able to compare and contrast various cultures' Day of the Dead celebrations. 


    • Students will be able to discuss and compare different traditions with similar meaning


    Activity 1: Reading:  Days of the Dead Around the World

    Activity 2: DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS /A Catholic and Aztec tradition

    Activity 3: Comparing Halloween and the Day of the dead

    Activity 4: Complete your poster with information about the celebration