Halloween is coming: Trick or Treat? abril 30, 2009

Introduction

Holidays and celebrations are special days for fun and remembering the past.
In this Web Quest you will learn about Halloween in the United States as well as all over the world.

Task How do we celebrate Halloween in the United States? Use this Web Quest to find interesting and important things about Halloween. Then compare and contrast Halloween in the United States to other countries around the world.  Use the Halloween Answer Sheet to record your answers. Process Task1  PUMPKINS Use these links to learn more about Pumpkins and to answer the following questions. Pumpkin Facts Carving a Pumpkin · Jack-O-Lantern History 1. Where is the “pumpkin capital” of the world? 2.The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed __________ pounds. 3.Which month is when most of the pumpkin supply in the United States available? 4.Are pumpkins very easy to carve?  Why? 5. Who brought the Jack-O-Lantern to America? 6. What is a Jack-O-Lantern? Task 2 TRICK OR TREAT? Use these links to learn more about “Trick or Treating” and to answer the flowing questions. Trick or Treating History Trick or Treat Facts More Facts 7. How did “Trick or Treating” begin? 8. Why do people wear costumes on Halloween? 9. Who brought Halloween to America? Task 3  HALLOWEEN AROUND THE WORLD Use the links to learn more about Halloween in many countries and to answer these questions. Halloween Around the World Canada France Halloween in Other Countries 10.  In Mexico, Latin America, and Spain, All-Soul’s Day takes place on what day? 11.  In Canada, is Halloween celebrated similar to the way we celebrate in the United States? 12.   In France, do they celebrate Halloween and All Saint’s Day? 13. Pick your favorite country and write 3 facts about their Halloween customs. Task 4 ONLINE GAMES AND FUN Halloween Riddles Ghost Walk Other Games Have Some Halloween Fun Conclusion When you have finished this Web Quest you will have learned more information about Halloween in the United States and all around the world. Task 5  FINAL COMPARISON Compare and contrast Halloween in your favorite country to the way Halloween is celebrated in the United States.