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Why Do We Have a Day Off From School?

K-5
One class period
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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?”
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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?”

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