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Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Peg+Cat/Eid-Al-Adha Adventure

Subject Area

Mathematics
Social Studies

Grade(s)

K, 2

Overview

In this video from PBSLearningMedia, students will join Peg+Cat as they learn about the Muslim holiday Eid-Al-Adha from their friends Yasmina and Amir. In addition to exploring how Muslims celebrate the holiday, students also explore the mathematical concepts of less than (<) and more than (>), fractions, and how to create equal amounts.

    Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): KG

    MA19.K.17

    Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common to see which object has more of“ or “less of” the attribute and describe the difference.“

    Unpacked Content

    UP:MA19.K.17

    Vocabulary

    • Attribute

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • how to describe similarities and differences in objects.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Directly compare two objects and explain which object has more of or less of the attribute.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • objects and geometric figures have measurable attributes that allow them to be compared.
    Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 2

    MA19.2.9

    Compare two three-digit numbers based on the value of the hundreds, tens, and ones digits, recording the results of comparisons with the symbols >, =, and < and orally with the words is greater than is equal to and is less than.““

    Unpacked Content

    UP:MA19.2.9

    Vocabulary

    • Equalities
    • Inequalities

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • how to compare 3-digit numbers using the terminology "greater than," "equal to," and "less than".

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • compare 3-digit numbers using place value concepts.
    • justify their reasoning as they compare numbers.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • the three digits of a 3-digit number represent groups of hundreds, tens, and ones.
    Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): KG

    SS10.K.6

    Compare cultural similarities and differences in individuals, families, and communities.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:SS10.K.6

    Vocabulary

    • compare
    • contrast
    • culture
    • celebration
    • tradition

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • Individuals, families, and communities mark special days or events in a variety of ways.
    • Cultures are celebrated in different ways.
    • Cultures follow a variety of traditions.
    • Vocabulary: celebration, tradition, culture

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Identify celebrations and traditions within their culture.
    • Recognize celebrations and traditions of other cultures.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • There are cultural similarities and differences among individuals, families, and communities.
    Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): KG

    SS10.K.11

    Identify symbols, customs, famous individuals, and celebrations representative of our state and nation. (Alabama)

    Unpacked Content

    UP:SS10.K.11

    Vocabulary

    • symbol
    • custom
    • famous
    • celebrations

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • Our state and nation has certain symbols that represent it and its people.
    • There are certain customs common to citizens of our state and nation.
    • There are celebrations common to the citizens of our state and nation.
    • There are certain individuals who are widely recognized as representatives of our state and nation.
    • Vocabulary: symbol, custom, celebrate, celebration, represent, representative, state, nation, Alabama, United States, pledge, allegiance

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Identify various symbols of our state and nation, including the American flag, Alabama flag, bald eagle, etc.
    • Identify various customs of our state and nation, including reciting the "Pledge of Allegiance," singing the "Star Spangled Banner," etc.
    • Identify various famous individuals of our state and nation, including George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., etc.
    • Identify various celebrations of our state and nation, including The Fourth of July, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, etc.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • There are certain symbols, customs, celebrations, and famous individuals recognized by most citizens of our state and nation.
    Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 2

    SS10.2.2

    Identify national historical figures and celebrations that exemplify fundamental democratic values, including equality, justice, and responsibility for the common good.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:SS10.3.12

    Vocabulary

    • historic figures (male and female)
    • celebrations
    • exemplify
    • democratic values
    • recognize
    • founding fathers
    • significance
    • national holidays
    • American symbols
    • monuments

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • Fundamental democratic values including equality, justice, and responsibility for the common good.
    • The names and significance of national historic figures, both male and female.
    • The significance of national holidays and the relationship of each to democratic values.
    • The history and significance of American symbols and monuments.
    • Vocabulary: democratic values, equality, justice, responsibility, common good, founding father, national holiday, American symbol, monument

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Identify national historic figures and celebrations.
    • Identify the ways historic figures and celebrations exemplify fundamental democratic values.
    • Recognize our country's founding fathers and other historic male figures.
    • Recognize historic female figures.
    • Describe national holidays, including the significance of each and the democratic values associated with each.
    • Identify American symbols and monuments and describe the history and significance of each.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • There is an importance and impact of national historic figures and celebrations.
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    Audio/Video

    Resource Provider

    PBS
    Accessibility

    Accessibility

    Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
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    License Type

    Custom
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