Updated for Distance Learning! In addition to the printable version, a Google Slides version of the article and all the activities have also been provided (with text boxes to type out all the answers). This version is great for distance learning and paperless classrooms.

Here's a scientifically packed and fun educational treat for Christmas. This resource contains a five page article addressing seven Christmas themes and exploring the science behind them. It also comes with a three page question worksheet to aid in close reading, a crossword for reinforcement of concepts and a quick marking quiz for accountability as well as a teacher lesson guide. This package is very useful if you want to add some interesting science into your classroom before the holidays or if you need an engaging sub plan for when you're away. This activity can be done in 1.5 days if you have long classes or stretched over 2 or 3 days if you want to do all the activities and have shorter classes. The science topics explored are sure to engage and interest your students. Click the PREVIEW to read the first page of the article and for a better look at the resources.

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TEACHERS WHO HAVE USED THIS PRODUCT HAVE SAID:

♥ "My kids really enjoyed this article!" (Thanks Jessica F.)

♥ "LOVED using this the week before Christmas break in science class! The students really enjoyed it - and we definitely learned some interesting concepts." (Thanks Sarah B.)

♥ "Absolutely PERFECT for a high school classroom before the holidays! Thank you for helping me to keep my students engaged and learning during this crazy week! Great article!" (Thanks S.I.R.)

♥ "Amazing article and fun to read." (Thanks Stacey H.)

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SCIENCE TOPICS COVERED IN THE ARTICLE

(1) Why does Rudolf's nose glow?

(2) Is Rudolf really a boy or a girl reindeer?

(3) Are Santa's elves real? How can they be so small?

(4) Why is Santa's hair so white?

(5) Why is Santa invisible on Christmas Eve?

(6) Does turkey make you tired?

(7) Why isn't there more dark meat on turkey?

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THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS:

Printable Version

(1) 5 page article (with diagrams) - Printable PDFs

(2) 3 page question worksheet with answer key - Editable Word Doc & Printable PDFs

(3) 1 page crossword with answer key - Editable Word Doc & Printable PDFs

(4) 1 page 10 mark quiz with answer key - Editable Word Doc & Printable PDFs

(5) 1 page lesson implementation guide for the teacher - Editable Word Doc & Printable PDFs

Digital Version

(1) 5 page article (with diagrams) - Google Slides

(2) 3 page question worksheet with answer key - Google Slides

(3) 1 page crossword with answer key - Google Slides

(4) 1 page 10 mark quiz with answer key - Google Slides & Self-Grading Google Forms Option

(5) 1 page lesson implementation guide for the teacher - Google Slides

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