Why Do We Have a Day Off From School?
Mystery
In this lesson, students will learn the difference between civic and religious holidays and why some areas have these as days off from school. Students will…
Overview
In this lesson, students will learn the difference between civic and religious holidays and why some areas have these as days off from school. Students will explore the ways communities choose to honor certain days and answer the mystery question: “Why do we have a day off from school?”
Grade Levels
- K-5
Learning Objectives
- Describe Dr. King’s work and key accomplishments
- List the differences between a religious and civic holiday
- Discuss and support reasons to explain: “Why do we have a day off from school?”