Introduction
There are many holidays and celebrations in the United States.
Holidays and celebrations are special days for fun and remembering the past.
In this Web Quest you will learn about Halloween in the United States as well as all over the world.
Holidays and celebrations are special days for fun and remembering the past.
In this Web Quest you will learn about Halloween in the United States as well as all over the world.
Task How do we celebrate Halloween in the United States? Use this Web Quest to find interesting and important things about Halloween. Then compare and contrast Halloween in the United States to other countries around the world. Record your findings on the answer sheet.
Use these links to learn more about Pumpkins and to answer the following questions.
· Pumpkin Facts
· Carving a Pumpkin
· Jack-O-Lantern History
1. Where is the "pumpkin capital" of the world?
2.The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed ____ pounds.
3.Which month is when most of the pumpkin supply in the United States available?
4.Are pumpkins very easy to carve? Why?
5. Who brought the Jack-O-Lantern to America?
6. What is a Jack-O-Lantern?
· Pumpkin Facts
· Carving a Pumpkin
· Jack-O-Lantern History
1. Where is the "pumpkin capital" of the world?
2.The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed ____ pounds.
3.Which month is when most of the pumpkin supply in the United States available?
4.Are pumpkins very easy to carve? Why?
5. Who brought the Jack-O-Lantern to America?
6. What is a Jack-O-Lantern?
Use these links to learn more about "Trick or Treating" and to answer the next set of questions.
Trick or Treat Facts
More Facts
7. How did "Trick or Treating" begin?
8. Why do people wear costumes on Halloween?
9. Who brought Halloween to America?
Trick or Treat Facts
More Facts
7. How did "Trick or Treating" begin?
8. Why do people wear costumes on Halloween?
9. Who brought Halloween to America?
Use the link to learn more about Halloween in many countries and to answer these questions.
· Halloween Around the World
10. In Mexico, Latin America, and Spain, All-Soul’s Day takes place on what day? .
11. In Canada, is Halloween celebrated similar to the way we celebrate in the United States? .
12. In France, do they celebrate Halloween and All Saint’s Day?
13. Pick your favorite country and write 3 facts about their Halloween customs.
· Halloween Around the World
10. In Mexico, Latin America, and Spain, All-Soul’s Day takes place on what day? .
11. In Canada, is Halloween celebrated similar to the way we celebrate in the United States? .
12. In France, do they celebrate Halloween and All Saint’s Day?
13. Pick your favorite country and write 3 facts about their Halloween customs.
Conclusion When you have finished this Web Quest you will have learned more information about Halloween in the United States and all around the world.
Just For Fun
If you finish this webquest with extra time, you may click on the links below for some online fun!
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