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Peer reviewedAllen, Mary; Blackwell, Deborah – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1993
Asserts that studying regional holidays provides an opportunity to teach about the multicultural nature of the United States. Describes the background and history of the Mardi Gras holiday in New Orleans (Louisiana). Provides individual and group activities for teaching about Mardi Gras and includes suggested resources. (CFR)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Content Area Reading, Cooperative Learning
