Happy New Year!!!!!! You might be wondering, “Where did the tradition of celebrating the new year come from?” Or, “Why do we celebrate the new year on January 1st?” In this mini spark you will learn about the history of New Year’s Eve and some of the traditions celebrated.
Spark you thinking!
1. Set up your social studies mini spark recording page: #16: New Year’s Eve
2. Watch this introduction video. Record 5-10 details from the video.
3. One of the traditions on New Year’s Eve is the New York Times Square ball drop. Read about this tradition at Wonderopolis. Take the Wonder Word Challenge and the Test Your Knowledge Quiz. Record your score on your recording page.
4. Read the article about New Year’s Eve traditions from around the world. For each location, record 3-5 details.
- Spain
- Greece
- Brazil
- Japan
- United States
- Denmark
5. Which New Year’s tradition do you find most interesting, and why? Provide evidence from the text to support your opinion.
6. Share your social studies mini spark recording page and poem with your teacher/EY coordinator.