In 1970 Columbus Day became an official United Sates federal holiday . The holiday has been commemorated in the U.S. on the second Monday in October since 1971, the same day is also be known and celebrated as Thanksgiving in neighboring Canada. On cloumbus day it is generally observed by banks, the bond market, the U.S. Postal Service and other federal agencies, most state government offices, and some school districts; however, most businesses and stock exchanges remain open.” Some Italian-Americans celebrate their heritage on this day with parades or other festivities.
Some Lessons Plans:-
.With the poem “In 1492”, you can teach Columbus Day and poetry too! (LA K-1)
.This lesson is called “Sink or Float?” and uses the book “Christopher Columbus”
.In this lesson, students learn about Columbus Day from two perspectives .
.Students write a postcard from the perspective of a Spanish sailor in this lesson about Columbus’ first encounter with the Taino Indians.
.Here students write a letter about their “immigrant experience” after virtually exploring the Ellis Island immigration station
.These ideas explore the complex relationships between Native Americans and European settlers .
.Students debate the benefits vs. effects of Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny in this well-developed lesson .
Massachusetts - officially the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,it is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. Massachusetts is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east , New York to the west, Vermont and New Hampshire to the north, and Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south. By land area Massachusetts is the 7th smallest state, but of the 50 states it is the 14th most populous and the 3rd most densely populated . It has the nation's sixth highest GDP per capita and is the most populous of the six New England States. The state features two separate metropolitan areas: the Springfield metropolitan area in the west and the Greater Boston area in the east. Approximately two-thirds of Massachusetts' population currently lives in Greater Boston.
Columbus Day – Second Monday in October* (Restrictions until 12 noon) (2)
Oct. 12, Mon. (2) - 2015
Oct. 10, Mon. (2) - 2016
Oct. 9, Mon. (2) - 2017
Some Lessons Plans:-
.With the poem “In 1492”, you can teach Columbus Day and poetry too! (LA K-1)
.This lesson is called “Sink or Float?” and uses the book “Christopher Columbus”
.In this lesson, students learn about Columbus Day from two perspectives .
.Students write a postcard from the perspective of a Spanish sailor in this lesson about Columbus’ first encounter with the Taino Indians.
.Here students write a letter about their “immigrant experience” after virtually exploring the Ellis Island immigration station
.These ideas explore the complex relationships between Native Americans and European settlers .
.Students debate the benefits vs. effects of Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny in this well-developed lesson .
Massachusetts - officially the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,it is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. Massachusetts is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east , New York to the west, Vermont and New Hampshire to the north, and Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south. By land area Massachusetts is the 7th smallest state, but of the 50 states it is the 14th most populous and the 3rd most densely populated . It has the nation's sixth highest GDP per capita and is the most populous of the six New England States. The state features two separate metropolitan areas: the Springfield metropolitan area in the west and the Greater Boston area in the east. Approximately two-thirds of Massachusetts' population currently lives in Greater Boston.
Columbus Day – Second Monday in October* (Restrictions until 12 noon) (2)
Oct. 12, Mon. (2) - 2015
Oct. 10, Mon. (2) - 2016
Oct. 9, Mon. (2) - 2017
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