WEBSITES ON KWANZAA FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS
Websites Lesson Plans & Classroom Activities Webquests
Access the following web sites by entering the underlined URL in your computer’s web browser (i.e. Internet Explorer or Netscape). Be sure to explore the various links on the sites. Note that the evaluation is by the AVA Center staff according to the usefulness of the site for the classroom and/or its appeal to teachers and students. All sites were active as of November 23, 2004.
Websites
ABOUT KWANZAA
http://www.rats2u.com/christmas/kwanzaa_index.htm
A gateway site to articles on the Swahili language, Kwanzaa
Origins & Traditions, Books, Celebrations, Crafts & Clipart,
Recipes, Cyber Cards to send, Events, Symbols, Chat, Coloring Pages to
print out and a Kids Section. Excellent
EDUCATION WORLD KWANZAA PLANNING ARTICLE
http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson039.shtml
Ideas for classroom activities and discussion on Kwanzaa.
Excellent
EVERYTHING ABOUT KWANZAA
http://www.tike.com/celeb-kw.htm
Includes the Definition of Kwanzaa, the Seven Principles, How
to Celebrate Kwanzaa, Decorating the House, the Colors of Kwanzaa, Gifts,
the Feast, a suggested format for a Kwanzaa ceremony, and a Libation
Statement. Excellent
KWANZAA
NEW!
http://www.historychannel.com/exhibits/holidays/kwanzaa/index.html
A History Channel online exhibit about Kwanzaa. Includes:
History and Symbols. Includes a video clip. Excellent
KWANZAA
NEW!
http://www.theholidayspot.com/kwanzaa/
Information for primary children on Kwanzaa. Includes: History,
The Feast, Seven Days, Symbols, Books, Recipes, Music, Greetings,
Wallpapers. Excellent
KWANZAA
http://www.swagga.com/kwanzaa.htm
An excellent site on Kwanzaa. Sections: What is Kwanzaa?, Nguzo
Saba, Nguzo Saba Description, Kwanzaa Ceremony, Symbols, Pictures, and the
Kwanzaa Table. Excellent
KWANZAA – AN AFRICAN-AMERICAN CELEBRATION
http://globalindex.com/kwanzaa/
A colorful site for elementary students on Kwanzaa. Sections
include: Welcome, What is Kwanzaa?, Seven Principles, Kwanzaa Colors,
Definitions, Ritual of Kwanzaa and Resources. Excellent
KWANZAA FUNOLOGY
http://hometown.aol.com/funology1/kwanzaa.htm
An extensive site for Kwanzaa activities. Includes: Crafts and
Activities; Food, Thought You’d Like to Know, Virtual Cards and Gifts,
Computer Enhancements, and Additional Links. Excellent
KWANZAA LAND
http://www.kwanzaaland.com/
Good basic information on Kwanzaa. Includes: General
Information, Kwanzaa Graphics, Send a Kwanzaa Postcard, Children’s Corner
(good games), Recipes, Books, Music, Kwanzaa Items to Buy and a Kwanzaa
Glossary. Excellent
KWANZAA TIME AT KIDS DOMAIN
http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/kwanzaa/index.html
Includes an explanation of Kwanzaa, Downloads, Cyber Cards to
send, Clip Art, Printable Activity Sheets, Music and a video, Online
Games, Coloring Pages to print out, Crafts and more. Note: You may have to
go to http://www.kidsdomain.com then click on Holiday Fun and then find
Kwanzaa in the list. Excellent
THE OFFICIAL KWANZAA WEB SITE
http://www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org/index.html
The official web site sponsored by Dr. Maulana Karenga. It
includes his welcome and a biographical profile, the Roots & Branches
of Kwanzaa, the Symbols, Greeting Cards, the Colors and Decorating for
Kwanzaa, the Celebration and the Meditation. Excellent
WEAVE A KWANZAA MAT
http://www.cstone.net/~bry-back/holidayfun/matt.html
An activity sheet with instructions for weaving a construction
paper mat for Kwanzaa. Excellent
DLTK’S KWANZAA ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN
http://www.dltk-kids.com/crafts/kwanzaa/
Crafts and activities for primary students. Includes: Kwanzaa
Posters and Coloring Pages, Candle Toilet Paper Roll Craft, Corn Cob Paper
Craft, Cute Kinara Paper Craft, Handprint Wreath and Jigsaw Puzzles. Very
Good
HAPPY KWANZAA!
http://www.doth.com/kwanzaa/
Lists the 7 Principles of Kwanzaa, Ceremonial
Accessories and the history of Kwanzaa. Very Good
KHADIJAH’S KWANZAA PAGE
http://members.dca.net/areid/kwanzaa.htm
A brief but good site on Kwanzaa. Sections: The Seven Days of
Kwanzaa, The Symbols of Kwanzaa, and Kwanzaa Activities for the Whole
Family. Very Good
KWANZAA: A REFLECTIVE FEAST
http://www.umkc.edu/imc/kwanzaa.htm
A colorful site for primary students on Kwanzaa with Kwanzaa
symbols, Kwanzaa music (several songs using familiar tunes), Food for
Kwanzaa, the Kwanzaa stamp, and Materials for a Study of Kwanzaa. Very
Good
KWANZAA CLIPART FROM ABOUT.COM
http://webclipart.about.com/library/weekly/aa120402.htm?terms=Kwanzaa
Links to sites with Kwanzaa clipart such as candles, food,
backgrounds and more. Very Good
A KWANZAA DICTIONARY
http://www.jeannepasero.com/kwanzaa3.html
A Kwanzaa dictionary with brief definitions for Kwanzaa terms
such as Habari gane?, Imani, and Mazao. Very Good
DID YOU EVER SEE KWANZAA? SONG
http://www.umkc.edu/imc/song-dyesk.htm
The lyrics to the Kwanzaa song "Did You Ever See Kwanzaa?".
Good
HABARI GANI? – WHAT’S THE NEWS?
NEW!
http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson039.shtml
A group of activities for primary students on Kwanzaa. Shows
various ways to celebrate Kwanzaa in the classroom. Good
INTERACTIVE KWANZAA CROSSWORD PUZZLE
http://www.abcteach.com/wordpuzzles/onlinepuzzles/kwanzaa.html
An online crossword puzzle for kids. Good
KWANZAA AT PRIMARY GAMES.COM
http://www.primarygames.com/holidays/kwanzaa/kwanzaa.htm
Activities for primary students on Kwanzaa including an online
storybook, coloring pages to print, musical cards to send, Kwanzaa games,
stationery and more. Good
KWANZAA CRAFTS
NEW!
http://www.makingfriends.com/kwanzaa_crafts.htm
Simple craft activities for primary students. Good
KWANZAA FROM TEACHER VISION
http://www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-6638.html
Planning a lesson on Kwanzaa includes Worksheets, Quizzes,
Printables, Literature Tie-ins and References. Good
KWANZAA FUN WITH BILLY BEAR
http://www.billybear4kids.com/holidays/kwanzaa/kwanzaa.htm
Clipart, Animals, Fun and Games, Post Office, Kwanzaa story
links and more. NOTE: Not all the activities are Kwanzaa-related.
Good
KWANZAA GINGER BEER (NON-ALCOHOLIC) RECIPE
http://www.zuzu.org/rec5.html
A recipe for Ginger Beer, a non-alcoholic drink frequently
served for Kwanzaa. Good
KWANZAA LINKS
http://www.monroe.k12.la.us/mcs/showcase/holiday/links/kwanzaa.html
An extensive list of Kwanzaa links. Good
KWANZAA RECIPES
http://members.tripod.com/~Nancy_J/kwanzaa.htm
Some African recipes for Kwanzaa. Good
LIL FINGERS KWANZAA GAMES
http://www.lil-fingers.com/holidays/kwanzaa/
Includes a match-up game, coloring pages and links to other
Kwanzaa sites. Good
THE MEANING OF KWANZAA (FORMERLY THE KWANZAA
PLAYGROUND)
http://www.arts.ohio-state.edu/ArtEducation/kplayground/kwanzaa.html
Background, Artists, Artworks, Kwanzaa Resources, Curriculum,
Related Topics, and Philosophy and Goals. Good
MELANET KWANZAA INFORMATION CENTER
http://www.melanet.com/kwanzaa/
A general site with Kwanzaa information intended as a forum for
people to share their celebrations. Includes an overview and reading
materials. Good
MIMI’S CYBER KITCHEN PRESENTS KWANZAA
http://www.cyber-kitchen.com/holidays/kwanzaa/recipes.htm
Recipes for Black-eyed Pea Salad, Kuumba Yams, and New Style
Collard Greens. Good
OWARE (MANKALA) GAME
http://members.dca.net/areid/oware.htm
A board game for two players for students. Gives instructions
on making the game board from an egg carton and how to play.
Good
TEACHERSFIRST CELEBRATES KWANZAA
http://www.teachersfirst.com/kwanzaa.htm
Links for teachers on Kwanzaa. Sections: Planning Materials,
The Basics, Fun & Games. Good
TUZUNGUMZE KISWAHILI – LET’S SPEAK SWAHILI!
http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/afl/lessons.html
A simple lesson on basic Swahili words such as greetings, names
and hello and goodbye. Good
WRAPPED IN PRIDE
http://www.teachersfirst.com/autoframe.htm?http://www.nmafa.si.edu/exhibits/kente/top.htm
Information on Kente cloth. Good
LESSON PLANS & CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
IDEA BOX – KWANZAA ACTIVITIES
http://www.theideabox.com/special.nsf/kwanzaa.html
Lots of activities for primary students including: Crafts,
Recipes, Music & Songs and Activities (flash cards, learn Swahili,
etc.) Excellent
KWANZAA AND HANUKAH INTERNET LESSON PLAN
http://www.amphi.com/~sschiffm/KwanHanu.html
A lesson plan for first grade students on the meaning of
Kwanzaa and Hanukah. A very extensive lesson plan using the Internet to
research the holidays. Excellent
KWANZAA THEME PAGE – TEACHER PLANET
NEW!
http://www.teacherplanet.com/resource/kwanzaa.php
A collection of lesson plans and classroom activities on
Kwanzaa. Excellent
KWANZAA UNIT – HOLIDAYS & FESTIVALS
AROUND THE WORLD
NEW!
http://www.dodson-es.davidson.k12.tn.us/kwanzaa.htm
A unit of study on Kwanzaa for grades 5-8. "Holidays and festivals are mirror
reflections of the customs, beliefs, and culture of groups of people. Even
a holiday like Christmas, which is celebrated by a majority of people in
the United States, incorporate regional and cultural differences in its
celebration. In this study of Kwanzaa, students will learn how this
holiday affirms African-American culture and heritage. They will examine
how the different days of Kwanzaa are linked together and why this holiday
has gained popularity.
To illustrate the above, technology in the form
of an iMovie will be used. In order to produce this iMovie, students will
need to utilize higher order thinking, work collaboratively, and create a
product that demonstrates a basic understanding of the subject and the
technology used to convey it." Excellent
LEARNING TO GIVE- KWANZAA: UNITY WITHIN COMMUNITY
NEW!
http://www.learningtogive.org/lessons/unit158/
A three-lesson unit on Kwanzaa for grades K-2. "This unit
teaches students about the principles featured daily in the African
American holiday Kwanzaa. The principles of Kwanzaa are connected to
universal principles for life within any community. As the students learn
about each principle, they demonstrate their understanding through the
arts and relate it to some aspect of their own lives."
Excellent
UNIT ON AFRICAN-AMERICAN CULTURE – KWANZAA
http://www.courses.dsu.edu/eled360/publish/emilyh.htm
Information and classroom activities for Kwanzaa. This is a
two-week unit with detailed lesson plans for each day. Outstanding.
Excellent
HISTORY OF KWANZAA – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.challenge.state.la.us/edres/lessons/elementary/lesson1.htm
Three lesson plans for grades 1-3 on Kwanzaa. "The
learner will recognize holidays of the African-American culture. The
learner will recognize some symbols that are used to celebrate Kwanzaa."
Very Good
KWANZAA MINI-UNIT
http://teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/tlresources/units/Byrnes-celebrations/kwanzaa2.html
A mini-unit for 2nd and 3rd grade
students on Kwanzaa. Includes several activities and projects. Very
Good
LESSON PLAN KWANZAA CLASS BOOK http://t3.preservice.org/T0300236/lpKwanzaaClassBook.htm
A lesson plan in which early elementary students learn about
Kwanzaa and create books to share with their classmates. Very
Good
LESSON PLANS FOR HOLIDAYS – KWANZAA http://members.aol.com/MrDonnLessons/Holidays.html#KWANZAA
Scroll down to Kwanzaa for classroom activities for Kwanzaa.
Very Good
KWANZAA WEBQUEST
http://education.olivet.edu/Graduate/technology/myweb5/t-introduction.htm
A webquest for 4th grade students on Kwanzaa.
"You will explore and celebrate Kwanzaa and the historic roots of
African culture by: 1. Learning the colors of Kwanzaa. 2.
Learning the seven principles of Kwanzaa, explaining what they mean and
what takes place on each of the seven days of celebration. 3.
Learning the foods eaten during Kwanzaa and their significance. 4.
Learning Swahili words and definitions. 5. Learning to assemble a
Kwanzaa place setting." Excellent
KWANZAA WEBQUESTS
(3)
NEW!
http://www.ncat.edu/~jackmir/
Features three webquest for 3rd grade students. 1/
CIA Mission #1: A Celebration of Kwanzaa and African American Culture
2/CIA Mission #2: Africans and African-Americans Who Highlight the Seven
Principles of Kwanzaa 3/CIA Mission #3: Applying the Principles of Kwanzaa
Determining the Mission of Your Life. Excellent
KWANZAA WEBQUEST
http://www.nops.k12.la.us/SchoolWebs/Reed/Kwanzaa%20Webquest.htm
A webquest on Kwanzaa for upper elementary students.
"There are four tasks. You will be assigned a group to work
with. Each group will be assigned a task to complete and will report to
the entire group the results of their research. In addition to the
web links there are books, encyclopedias and online databases that you may
use to help you complete your tasks. To access these additional
resources click on the link above." Very Good
CELEBRATE KWANZAA WEBQUEST
http://web54.sd54.k12.il.us/schools/muir/lmc/kwanzaa.htm
A simple webquest in which students read the questions and
click on the links for the answers. Note: We found a couple of broken
links. Good
KWANZAA WEBQUEST
http://jets.utep.edu/nixon/slewis/kwanzaa/t-webquest.htm
A webquest for 3rd and 4th grade students
in which they study the meaning and history of Kwanzaa and prepare reports
and a Kwanzaa recipe. Good
KWANZAA WEBQUEST
http://www.richlandone.org/waperry/Kwanzaa%20Webquest/KWANZAA%20WEBQUEST.htm
A webquest for elementary students on Kwanzaa. Note: This site
has good information but the bright colors make it hard to read.
Good
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