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Creator: Sychem Butler, 8th grade
Kim Knight, Business Education Teacher
School/Organization: Childersburg Middle School
Business Education Department
Talladega County Schools
Overview:
This video puts a modern spin on the meaning behind the holiday the Day of the Dead. Students will broaden their world view by experiencing an important holiday to Spanish speaking cultures. Students will learn the purpose behind Day of the Dead and how it is celebrated. This video was created for a technology competition in Business Technology Applications. It was used to provide business education students with a new 21st century technology tool and a global view of their world.
Length: 02:41
Aligned to the following ALEX lesson plan:
Experiencing The Day of the Dead
Content Areas: English/Language Arts
Alabama Course of Study Alignments and/or Professional Development Standard Alignments:
[LOE] ML1 (9-12) 9: Compare holidays and celebrations of a target culture with those of the United States.
[LOE] ML1 (9-12) 10: Identify typical activities and events of a target culture.
National/Other Standards: NL-FL.K-12.2 CULTURES
Gain knowledge and understanding of other cultures
Students demonstrate an understanding of a cultural holiday and the meaning behind it's celebration. | 
