Christmas Around the World Project
Due Tuesday, December 15th
With Christmas just around the corner, each 7th grader will be choosing a country to learn more about. Each student will create a poster & presentation about how Christmas is celebrated in that country.
Poster: 35 Points
On your poster, you must include the following elements [5 points each]:
1. How to say “Merry Christmas” in that culture
2. Food that is traditionally eaten at Christmas
3. What the tree looks like: Ornaments? Decorations?
4. What do people give as presents/gift-giving traditions?
5. What the religious celebrations entail
6. What the weather is like around Christmas time
7. Any other information you find interesting
Presentation: 10 points
Beginning on December 15th, each student will present their project to the class by explaining how Christmas is celebrated in their chosen country.
Bibliography: 5 points
You will need to include a bibliography in MLA format (EasyBib.com) for any books, websites, etc. that you used during this project. You MUST include entries for any and all pictures that you use!
The country I chose is ______.
Christmas Around the World Project
Grading Rubric & Student Checklist
Top of Form
Elements of Presentation / Points Possible / Points Earned / CommentsEye Contact / 2
Voice Projection / 2
Formal Language / 2
Pace / 2
Organization / 2
Bottom of Form
Top of Form
Elements of Poster / Points Possible / Points Earned / CommentsTranslation of
Merry Christmas / 5
Traditional
Christmas Food / 5
Description of
Christmas Decorations / 5
Gift-Giving & Exchanging
Traditions / 5
Weather Around Christmas / 5
Religious Celebrations / 5
Additional Interesting Information / 5