WEBSITES ON KWANZAA
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WEBSITES ON KWANZAA
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This list compiled by Carol Hutton, Director, Cumberland County AVA Center.
ABOUT
KWANZAA
http://www.rats2u.com/christmas/kwanzaa_index.htm
A gateway site to articles on the Swahili language, Kwanzaa
Origins & Traditions, Books, Celebrations, Crafts &
Clipart, Recipes, Cyber Cards to send, Events, Symbols, Chat,
Coloring Pages to print out and a Kids Section. Excellent
BLACK
VOICES – KWANZAA
http://blackvoices.com/feature/kwanzaa/index.html
Kwanzaa Defined, the Seven Principles, the Greetings, the Table
Settings, Recipes and more. Excellent
EDUCATION
WORLD KWANZAA PLANNING ARTICLE
NEW!
http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson039.shtml
Ideas for classroom activities and discussion on Kwanzaa.
Excellent
EVERYTHING
ABOUT
KWANZAA
http://www.tike.com/celeb-kw.htm
Includes the Definition of Kwanzaa, the Seven Principles, How to
Celebrate Kwanzaa, Decorating the House, the Colors of Kwanzaa,
Gifts, the Feast, a suggested format for a Kwanzaa ceremony, and
a Libation Statement. Excellent
HAPPY
KWANZAA
http://www.kidskourt.com/Holidays/KwanPage.htm
An outstanding site for kids on Kwanzaa. Sections: What is
Kwanzaa?, Kwanzaa Symbols, The Seven Principles, Celebrate
Kwanzaa, What Do the Words Mean?, Kwanzaa Coloring Fun, Find the
Celebration, Kwanzaa Desk Tops, Kwanzaa Words, Kwanzaa Clip Art,
Kwanzaa Web Theme, and Go to Other Places. Excellent
IDEA BOX
– KWANZAA ACTIVITIES
NEW!
http://www.theideabox.com/special.nsf/kwanzaa.html
Lots of activities for primary students including: Crafts,
Recipes, Music & Songs and Activities (flash cards, learn
Swahili, etc.) Excellent
KWANZAA
http://www.swagga.com/kwanzaa.htm
An excellent site on Kwanzaa. Sections: What is Kwanzaa?, Nguzo
Saba, Nguzo Saba Description, Kwanzaa Ceremony, Symbols,
Pictures, and the Kwanzaa Table. Excellent
KWANZAA
– AN AFRICAN-AMERICAN CELEBRATION
NEW!
http://globalindex.com/kwanzaa/
A colorful site for elementary students on Kwanzaa. Sections
include: Welcome, What is Kwanzaa?, Seven Principles, Kwanzaa
Colors, Definitions, Ritual of Kwanzaa and Resources. Excellent
KWANZAA AND
HANUKAH INTERNET LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.amphi.com/~sschiffm/KwanHanu.html
A lesson plan for first grade students on the meaning of Kwanzaa
and Hanukah. A very extensive lesson plan using the Internet to
research the holidays. Excellent
KWANZAA
FUNOLOGY
http://hometown.aol.com/funology1/kwanzaa.htm
An extensive site for Kwanzaa activities. Includes: Crafts and
Activities; Food, Thought You’d Like to Know, Virtual Cards
and Gifts, Computer Enhancements, and Additional Links. Excellent
KWANZAA
LAND
http://www.kwanzaaland.com/
Good basic information on Kwanzaa. Includes: General Information,
Kwanzaa Graphics, Send a Kwanzaa Postcard, Children’s Corner
(good games), Recipes, Books, Music, Kwanzaa Items to Buy and a
Kwanzaa Glossary. Excellent
KWANZAA TIME AT KIDS DOMAIN
http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/kwanzaa/index.html
Includes an explanation of Kwanzaa, Downloads, Cyber Cards to
send, Clip Art, Printable Activity Sheets, Music and a video,
Online Games, Coloring Pages to print out, Crafts and more.
Excellent
KWANZAA
WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://education.olivet.edu/Graduate/technology/myweb5/t-introduction.htm
A webquest for 4th grade students on Kwanzaa. "You
will explore and celebrate Kwanzaa and the historic roots of
African culture by: 1. Learning the colors of Kwanzaa.
2. Learning the seven principles of Kwanzaa, explaining
what they mean and what takes place on each of the seven days of
celebration. 3. Learning the foods eaten during Kwanzaa and
their significance. 4. Learning Swahili words and
definitions. 5. Learning to assemble a Kwanzaa place
setting." Excellent
THE
OFFICIAL KWANZAA WEB SITE
http://www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org/index.html
The official web site sponsored by Dr. Maulana Karenga. It
includes his welcome and a biographical profile, the Roots &
Branches of Kwanzaa, the Symbols, Greeting Cards, the Colors and
Decorating for Kwanzaa, the Celebration and the Meditation.
Excellent
UNIT ON
AFRICAN-AMERICAN CULTURE –
KWANZAA
NEW!
http://www.courses.dsu.edu/eled360/publish/emilyh.htm
Information and classroom activities for Kwanzaa. This is a
two-week unit with detailed lesson plans for each day.
Outstanding. Excellent
WEAVE A
KWANZAA MAT
http://www.cstone.net/~bry-back/holidayfun/matt.html
An activity sheet with instructions for weaving a construction
paper mat for Kwanzaa. Excellent
DLTK’S
KWANZAA ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN
http://www.dltk-kids.com/crafts/kwanzaa/
Crafts and activities for primary students. Includes: Kwanzaa
Posters and Coloring Pages, Candle Toilet Paper Roll Craft, Corn
Cob Paper Craft, Cute Kinara Paper Craft, Handprint Wreath and
Jigsaw Puzzles. Very Good
HAPPY
KWANZAA!
http://www.doth.com/kwanzaa/
Lists the 7 Principles of Kwanzaa, Ceremonial Accessories and the
history of Kwanzaa. Very Good
HAPPY
KWANZAA HEALTHY RECIPES
NEW!
http://www.kaiserpermanente.org/toyourhealth/recipes/kwanzaa99.html
Four recipes for Kwanzaa that are nutritious and taste good:
1-2-3 Peach Cobbler, Good-For-You Cornbread, Mouth-Watering
Oven-Fried Fish and Smothered Greens. Very Good
KHADIJAH’S
KWANZAA PAGE
http://members.dca.net/areid/kwanzaa.htm
A brief but good site on Kwanzaa. Sections: The Seven Days of
Kwanzaa, The Symbols of Kwanzaa, and Kwanzaa Activities for the
Whole Family. Very Good
KWANZAA: A
REFLECTIVE FEAST
http://www.umkc.edu/imc/kwanzaa.htm
A colorful site for primary students on Kwanzaa with Kwanzaa
symbols, Kwanzaa music (several songs using familiar tunes), Food
for Kwanzaa, the Kwanzaa stamp, and Materials for a Study of
Kwanzaa. Very Good
KWANZAA
CLIPART FROM ABOUT.COM
NEW!
http://webclipart.about.com/library/weekly/aa120402.htm?terms=Kwanzaa
Links to sites with Kwanzaa clipart such as candles, food,
backgrounds and more. Very Good
A KWANZAA
DICTIONARY
NEW!
http://www.jeannepasero.com/kwanzaa3.html
A Kwanzaa dictionary with brief definitions for Kwanzaa terms
such as Habari gane?, Imani, and Mazao. Very Good
KWANZAA
MINI-UNIT
NEW!
http://teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/tlresources/units/Byrnes-celebrations/kwanzaa2.html
A mini-unit for 2nd and 3rd grade students
on Kwanzaa. Includes several activities and projects. Very Good
KWANZAA
RESOURCES FOR USE IN THE CLASSROOM
http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/admin/tlapages/kwanzaa.htm
Resources online for Kwanzaa including The principles and
symbols, myths from around the world, the countries of Africa, a
how-to guide and more. Very Good
LESSON PLAN
KWANZAA CLASS
BOOK
NEW!
http://t3.preservice.org/T0300236/lpKwanzaaClassBook.htm
A lesson plan in which early elementary students learn about
Kwanzaa and create books to share with their classmates. Very
Good
LESSON
PLANS FOR HOLIDAYS – KWANZAA
NEW!
http://members.aol.com/MrDonnLessons/Holidays.html#KWANZAA
Scroll down to Kwanzaa for classroom activities for Kwanzaa. Very
Good
CELEBRATE
KWANZAA WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://web54.sd54.k12.il.us/schools/muir/lmc/kwanzaa.htm
A simple webquest in which students read the questions and click
on the links for the answers. Note: We found a couple of broken
links. Good
DID YOU
EVER SEE KWANZAA? SONG
http://www.umkc.edu/imc/song-dyesk.htm
The lyrics to the Kwanzaa song "Did You Ever See
Kwanzaa?". Good
INTERACTIVE
KWANZAA CROSSWORD PUZZLE
http://www.abcteach.com/wordpuzzles/onlinepuzzles/kwanzaa.html
An online crossword puzzle for kids. Good
KULTURE
KIDZ LEARN ABOUT
KWANZAA
http://www.kulturezone.com/kidz/calendar/kwanzaa/index.html
A fun site for primary students includes The History of Kwanzaa,
The Seven Principles, Kwanzaa Symbols, How to Celebrate Kwanzaa
and Play Kwanzaa Activities. The Activities include coloring
pages to color online or print, Kwanzaa cards to send, clip art
and paper clothes for a paper doll. Good
KWANZAA AT
PRIMARY GAMES.COM
http://www.primarygames.com/holidays/kwanzaa/kwanzaa.htm
Activities for primary students on Kwanzaa including an online
storybook, coloring pages to print, musical cards to send,
Kwanzaa games, stationery and more. Good
KWANZAA
FROM TEACHER VISION
http://www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-6638.html
Planning a lesson on Kwanzaa includes Worksheets, Quizzes,
Printables, Literature Tie-ins and References. Good
KWANZAA FUN
WITH BILLY BEAR
http://www.billybear4kids.com/holidays/kwanzaa/kwanzaa.htm
Clipart, Animals, Fun and Games, Post Office, Kwanzaa story links
and more. NOTE: Not all the activities are Kwanzaa-related. Good
KWANZAA
GINGER BEER (NON-ALCOHOLIC) RECIPE
NEW!
http://www.zuzu.org/rec5.html
A recipe for Ginger Beer, a non-alcoholic drink frequently served
for Kwanzaa. Good
KWANZAA
LINKS
http://www.monroe.k12.la.us/mcs/showcase/holiday/links/kwanzaa.html
An extensive list of Kwanzaa links. Good
KWANZAA
RECIPES
http://members.tripod.com/~Nancy_J/kwanzaa.htm
Some African recipes for Kwanzaa. Good
KWANZAA
WEBQUEST
http://jets.utep.edu/nixon/slewis/kwanzaa/t-webquest.htm
A webquest for 3rd and 4th grade students
in which they study the meaning and history of Kwanzaa and
prepare reports and a Kwanzaa recipe. Good
KWANZAA
WEBQUEST
http://www.ncat.edu/~ninette/webquest.htm
A webquest for middle school students on Kwanzaa. The class forms
committees to research Kwanzaa in order to prepare a Karuma, a
Kwanzaa feast. Committees research the history, principles,
gifts/artifacts and foods. Each committee is provided with a list
of online resources. Good
KWANZAA
WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.richlandone.org/waperry/Kwanzaa%20Webquest/KWANZAA%20WEBQUEST.htm
A webquest for elementary students on Kwanzaa. Note: This site
has good information but the bright colors make it hard to read.
Good
LIL FINGERS
KWANZAA GAMES
NEW!
http://www.lil-fingers.com/holidays/kwanzaa/
Includes a match-up game, coloring pages and links to other
Kwanzaa sites. Good
THE MEANING
OF KWANZAA (FORMERLY THE KWANZAA PLAYGROUND)
http://www.arts.ohio-state.edu/ArtEducation/kplayground/kwanzaa.html
Background, Artists, Artworks, Kwanzaa Resources, Curriculum,
Related Topics, and Philosophy and Goals. Good
MELANET
KWANZAA INFORMATION CENTER
NEW!
http://www.melanet.com/kwanzaa/
A general site with Kwanzaa information intended as a forum for
people to share their celebrations. Includes an overview and
reading materials. Good
MIMI’S
CYBER KITCHEN PRESENTS KWANZAA
NEW!
http://www.cyber-kitchen.com/holidays/kwanzaa/recipes.htm
Recipes for Black-eyed Pea Salad, Kuumba Yams, and New Style
Collard Greens. Good
OWARE
(MANKALA) GAME
http://members.dca.net/areid/oware.htm
A board game for two players for students. Gives instructions on
making the game board from an egg carton and how to play. Good
TEACHERSFIRST
CELEBRATES
KWANZAA
http://www.teachersfirst.com/kwanzaa.htm
Links for teachers on Kwanzaa. Sections: Planning Materials, The
Basics, Fun & Games. Good
TUZUNGUMZE
KISWAHILI – LET’S SPEAK SWAHILI!
NEW!
http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/afl/lessons.html
A simple lesson on basic Swahili words such as greetings, names
and hello and goodbye. Good
WRAPPED IN
PRIDE
NEW!
http://www.teachersfirst.com/autoframe.htm?http://www.nmafa.si.edu/exhibits/kente/top.htm
Information on Kente cloth. Good
