HALLOWEEN

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.

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

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)

Lesson Plan: Poe, The Raven, and Halloween Writing http://www.lessonplanspage.com/LATheRavenAtmosphereSymbolismIn-Halloween612.htm  Students are introduced to Poe's poem, "The Raven", discussing
atmosphere and vocabulary used.

Halloween Writing with Poe http://teachers.net/lessons/posts/3289.html 
http://www.lessonplanspage.com/LATellTaleHeartDescriptLangHalloween8.htm 
Edgar Allen Poe's "The Telltale Heart" is the model that middle and high school students will use to review how characters, setting, and vocabulary can be used to create an eerie atmosphere.

You've Got Bats! http://www.50birds.com/bats.htm  
How many different kinds of bats can you name? How many different kinds
of bats live in your region? You may well be surprised to discover all of these North American bats.

Halloween Magazine http://www.halloweenmagazine.com/intro.htm 
Information about the history of Halloween. Includes a link for teachers to classroom activities, games, recipes, and more.

The Explorer's Graveyard http://www.teachersfirst.com/lessons/graveyard.shtml 
Combines Halloween with information about explorers.

Halloween Costumes http://www.kidsturncentral.com/holidays/hcostumes.htm 
Stuck for an idea and need a costume fast? Check this link.

Halloween Recipes http://www.recipegoldmine.com/halloween/hall.html 
A long list of recipes for foods with ghoulish names. Just the thing for a classroom Halloween party.

MSD Perry Township Media/Technology Indianapolis, Indiana