9b.+Holiday+Tech+Fun!

__**12/16/11 Around the World Celebrates** __ ** All people around the world celebrate holiday seasons a little differently. For this project you will research that. You may work with a partner if you wish. **  ** 1. You will choose 1 country on each continent (except Antarctica) ** ** 2. For each of those 6 countries, find out how they celebrate the holiday season (here at home we call it Christmas, but they may have other names for their holiday seasons). ** ** 3. What do they call their season or special day? ** ** 4. What are they celebrating? ** ** 5. What are some of the traditions that go along with their holiday? ** ** 6. Remember - pictures on each slide and no more than 5 words per slide ** ** 7. MUST include music! **  ** Please use iMovie or, if you are feeling adventurous, h **** ere are some fun alternatives to iMovie: ** ** Showbeyond ** ** Animoto ** ** Prezi ** ** Feel free to bring in other tools like ScribbleMaps, or Wordle. **


 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">12/15/11 Have a Techie Holiday! **


 * Here are some links for you to use to add some holiday cheer to your blogs, and to create to give to others! **

1. This is NOT something you use the computer for except to read directions - a 3-D Paper Snowflake - very cool! **// If you make one, take a picture and post it on your blog! //**

2. Create a WORDLE card that you can embed on your blog, or print out and color to give as a card - use Christmas poems and greetings!

3. Make-A-Flake - online snowflake maker - no paper needed! **// Put it on your blog! //**


 * // 4. Our favorite site, Instructables, has tons of ideas for really cool snowflakes! //**