Website Wednesday - Halloween
(Bonus: Daylight Saving Time)

The History of Halloween: http://www.historychannel.com/exhibits/halloween/
A history of Halloween, from its origins in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain to modern trick-or-treat, jack-o'-lanterns, costumes, and party activities. From the History Channel. (Grades K-12)

HalloweenKids: http://www.halloweenkids.com/
This guide features information about Halloween celebrations from around the world, safety tips for trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating ideas, and party tips. Includes online coloring pages. (Grades K-5)

The Moonlit Road: http://www.themoonlitroad.com/
Ghost stories and strange folktales of the American South. Preview first! Some stories are not appropriate for children. (Grades 6-12)

Vampire Bats: The Facts Behind the Fright: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/creature_feature/0110/vampirebats.html
Learn more about the only known mammal that survives on blood. (Grades K-12)

US Census Bureau: Facts For Features - Halloween: http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/002498.html
Contains facts and statistics regarding trick-or-treaters, pumpkins and jack-o'-lanterns, candy, and costumes. Includes relevant place names inthe United States (such as Transylvania County and Tombstone), quotes, and audio clips. (Grades K-12)

Halloween Lesson Plans: http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/themes/Halloween.shtml
This site has lesson and unit plans, printable handouts, activities, songs and poems, and much more.(Grades K-5)

Salem Witch Trials: http://jefferson.village.virginia.edu/salem/17docs.html#record
Learn about this period of history through 17th century documents. (Grades 6-12)

The Interactive Raven: http://www.teachersfirst.com/share/raven/index.html?CFID=1089425&CFTOKEN=81807276
A flash-enhanced version of Poe's poem includes prompts about poetic devices, some assistance with vocabulary, and just enough creepy effects to make it interesting. (Grades 6-12)

The Highwayman: http://www.teachersfirst.com/lessons/highwayman/index.html?CFID=1089425&CFTOKEN=81807276
Alfred Noyes' poem is another great opportunity to study poetry on a dark and stormy night. This presentation offers students help with vocabulary and poetic devices. The last few verses intentionally have fewer prompts so that your students can spot these devices on their own. (Grades 6-12)

Ultimate Halloween Resource: http://www.teachingheart.net/halloweenindex.html
Activities, lessons, printables and more. (Grades K-5)

History of Daylight Saving Time: http://webexhibits.org/daylightsaving/
Daylight saving time is still surrounded by much debate and controversy. Learn about the history of daylight saving in this excellent online exhibit.

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