WEBSITES ON KWANZAA FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS
Access the following web sites by entering the underlined URL in your computer’s web browser (i.e. Internet Explorer or Netscape). Be sure to explore the various links on the sites. Note that the evaluation is by the AVA Center staff according to the usefulness of the site for the classroom and/or its appeal to teachers and students. All sites were active as of November 22, 2005. This list is also posted on our website at http://www.cumbavac.org and emailed to all teachers with school email addresses.
Websites Lesson Plans & Classroom Activities Webquests
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
EDUCATION WORLD KWANZAA PLANNING ARTICLE
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
KWANZAA
http://www.historychannel.com/exhibits/holidays/kwanzaa/index.html
A History Channel online exhibit about Kwanzaa. Includes: History and Symbols. Includes a video clip. Excellent
KWANZAA
http://www.theholidayspot.com/kwanzaa/
Information for primary children on Kwanzaa. Includes: History, The Feast, Seven Days, Symbols, Books, Recipes, Music, Greetings, Wallpapers. 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
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 AN AFRICAN-AMERICAN CELEBRATION NEW!
http://holidays.bfn.org/xmas/kwanzaa.html
A page of links to websites on Kwanzaa. Good
KWANZAA LAND
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. Note: You may have to go to http://www.kidsdomain.com then click on Holiday Fun and then find Kwanzaa in the list. 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
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
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 CLIPART FROM ABOUT.COM
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
HABARI GANI? – WHAT’S THE NEWS?
http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson039.shtml
A group of activities for primary students on Kwanzaa. Shows various ways to celebrate Kwanzaa in the classroom. Good
INTERACTIVE KWANZAA CROSSWORD PUZZLE
http://www.abcteach.com/wordpuzzles/onlinepuzzles/kwanzaa.html
An online crossword puzzle for kids. 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 CRAFTS
http://www.makingfriends.com/kwanzaa_crafts.htm
Simple craft activities for primary students. 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 GAMES &
PUZZLES
NEW!
http://abcteach.com/directory/theme_units/month_to_month/l_december/kwanzaa/
Puzzles and games for Kwanzaa. Good
KWANZAA GINGER BEER (NON-ALCOHOLIC) RECIPE
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: RITUALS AND CEREMONY NEW!
http://www.ritesofpassage.org/kwanzaaceremony.htm
Explains the symbolism of each part of the Kwanzaa ceremony. Good
LIL FINGERS KWANZAA GAMES
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
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
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!
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
http://www.nmafa.si.edu/exhibits/kente/top.htm
Information on Kente cloth. Good
LESSON PLANS & CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
IDEA
BOX
– KWANZAA ACTIVITIES
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 AND HANUKAH INTERNET LESSON PLAN
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 THEME
PAGE –
TEACHER PLANET
http://www.teacherplanet.com/resource/kwanzaa.php
A collection of lesson plans and classroom activities on Kwanzaa. Excellent
LEARNING TO GIVE- KWANZAA: UNITY WITHIN COMMUNITY
http://www.learningtogive.org/lessons/unit158/
A three-lesson unit on Kwanzaa for grades K-2. “This unit teaches students about the principles featured daily in the African American holiday Kwanzaa. The principles of Kwanzaa are connected to universal principles for life within any community. As the students learn about each principle, they demonstrate their understanding through the arts and relate it to some aspect of their own lives.” Excellent
UNIT ON AFRICAN-AMERICAN CULTURE – KWANZAA
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
HISTORY OF
KWANZAA – LESSON PLAN
http://www.challenge.state.la.us/edres/lessons/elementary/lesson1.htm
Three lesson plans for grades 1-3 on Kwanzaa. “The learner will recognize holidays of the African-American culture. The learner will recognize some symbols that are used to celebrate Kwanzaa.” Very Good
KWANZAA
MINI-UNIT
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
LESSON
PLAN
KWANZAA CLASS BOOK
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
http://members.aol.com/MrDonnLessons/Holidays.html#KWANZAA
Scroll down to Kwanzaa for classroom activities for Kwanzaa. Very Good
KWANZAA WEBQUESTS (3)
Features three webquest for 3rd grade students. 1/ CIA Mission #1: A Celebration of Kwanzaa and African American Culture 2/CIA Mission #2: Africans and African-Americans Who Highlight the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa 3/CIA Mission #3: Applying the Principles of Kwanzaa Determining the Mission of Your Life. Excellent
KWANZAA WEBQUEST
http://www.nops.k12.la.us/SchoolWebs/Reed/Kwanzaa%20Webquest.htm
A webquest on Kwanzaa for upper elementary students. “There are four tasks. You will be assigned a group to work with. Each group will be assigned a task to complete and will report to the entire group the results of their research. In addition to the web links there are books, encyclopedias and online databases that you may use to help you complete your tasks. To access these additional resources click on the link above.” Very Good
CELEBRATE KWANZAA WEBQUEST
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
THE KWANZAA CELEBRATION NEW!
http://lms.jefferson.k12.ky.us/WebQuests/Kwanzaa.htm
A webquest on Kwanzaa for 4th grade students. “During December many of Sashi's classmates were wishing each other a "Merry Christmas." Sashi did not understand because her family did not celebrate Christmas. They celebrated Kwanzaa. The other children did not celebrate Kwanzaa so they were very curious about it. This WebQuest will allow children to explore and learn about the seasonal celebration of 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
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Prepared by the Cumberland County AVA Center staff. Please call #856-451-0817 or email: cumbavac@snip.net with questions or suggestions for future web site lists. The site list is also posted on our website http://www.salemcountyava.org as well as the sites below:
http://www.cjims.org/links.htm
November 2005
