Something Wicked This Way Comes Lesson Plan

Carnivals In America

Kind of Activity:

Research

Objective:

Students will research the history of carnivals in the United States.

Structure:

Begin by discussing what students already know about carnivals. Encourage them to share their experiences, perceptions, and any historical knowledge. Next, dvide the class into small groups: assign each group a specific aspect of carnival history to investigate (e.g., origins, evolution, cultural significance, famous American carnivals, etc). Emphasize the importance of finding quality sources, both online and through the library.

Groups will prepare a presentation with the following outline:

- Introduction
- Historical context
-...