Five-Minute Film Festival: Happy Halloween!October 26, 2012 |
Amy Erin Borovoy ... It's late October, and kids' minds are
turning to costuming and candy, marauding and merriment -- yes,
this is Halloween time! While parents get mired in guilt over
fair-trade candy and childhood obesity issues and some schools
ban Halloween celebrations altogether, many teachers take
advantage of the excitement in the crisp autumn air and brew up
some activities related to All Hallow's Eve. Whatever your
thoughts are on Halloween, it's a time of rich history and
cultural traditions. People around the world are celebrating
some variation on the theme at the end of October and in early
November, from Samhain to Dia de Los Muertos. I've put together
a list of video treats and tricks to delight you and your
students. Video Playlist: Halloween Time Keep watching the
player below to see the rest of the playlist, or view it on
YouTube. - Oozing Pumpkin - Sick Science! (01:04) First off, the
creepy, oozy, icky, freaky science possibil