Diwali Virtual Field Trip to India Digital Resource Activities Fall Holiday ELA

Description

Virtual Field Trip to India for Diwali

✈️ Your students will love this Diwali Virtual Field Trip to India digital resource activity. In this Diwali digital activity, students practice key skills while exploring the legends and history behind Diwali and how the holiday is celebrated in India. Students learn about the history, culture, and traditions behind Diwali as they practice key reading, writing, and critical thinking skills.

⚡ This Diwali Virtual Field Trip to India Digital Activity comes in the following interactive formats:

• BRAND NEW! MagiCore WebLink Digital Resource – MagiCore WebLink resources integrate browser-based technology with proven learning strategies to keep kids engaged and learning. This interactive format contains elements like voiceovers, animation, embedded videos, and self-correcting drag-and-drop activities that are impossible in Google and other commonly used formats. If you used a MagiCore Webscape, then you know how amazing these resources are. Once you try a MagiCore WebLink activity, you’ll never look at Google Slides the same way again. CLICK HERE to try it for yourself!

• Google Slides and Seesaw Formats—These interactive formats are perfect for any classroom with device access. Slides are interactive and can be used as a fun and engaging exercise within the classroom or remotely. Both formats can be set up to track user responses for teacher review.

❀ This Diwali Virtual Field Trip to India digital resource integrates various social studies, reading comprehension, writing, multimedia, and critical thinking skills. Students complete reading and writing assignments, watch videos, and complete fun interactive activities. This digital resource is the perfect activity for fall and October/November around Halloween time each year to teach students about another culture and develop an understanding of a variety of world cultures.

*Please note: If you intend to use the Google Slides or Seesaw versions of this Diwali resource, please note that the custom videos are hosted on YouTube, so please ensure you and your students have access to YouTube before purchasing. The WebLink format does not require YouTube access.

Features:

✏️ Custom Videos—This digital resource activity incorporates custom video content created by MagiCore Academy, which provides age-appropriate learning and keeps students engaged.

✏️ Engaging Interactive Slides, Maps, and Animation – Interactive slides, maps, and videos take students inside the action.

✏️ Reading Comprehension – Integrates key reading comprehension skills, multimedia, multiple sources, compare and contrast, and more.

✏️ Writing & Social Studies—This virtual field trip helps students understand more about the world around them. Students use writing prompts to explore their reactions and ideas.

What’s Included?

1. India Video & Map
2. Diwali Video & Graphic Organizer
3. Festival Itinerary!
4. Day One: Read Aloud
5. Markets In India
6. Day Two: Rangoli Passage
7. Homes in India
8. Day Three: Festivities Passage & Video
9. Street Food In India
10. Day Four: Gift Giving Passage
11. Games in India
12. Day Five: Passage & Reflection
13. Make a Connection: Video & Graphic Organizer
14. Send a Postcard!

*Answer Key Included

This resource is suitable for the following grade levels:

• 2nd & 3rd Grade: With teacher modeling, whole class, or small groups.
• 4th & 5th Grade: Independent for on-level students.

Time to Complete:

This virtual field trip takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete. The time can vary depending on your students. It can be completed in one session or broken up into multiple sessions.

Copyright & Terms of Use

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