Laissez les bons temps rouler! Let the good times roll with a colorful PowerPoint that details Mardi Gras from a French perspective with images from Carnaval de Nice.

Concepts

mardi gras, carnivals, celebrations

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Have groups research how Mardi Gras is celebrated in other countries and create their own presentations

Classroom Considerations

• The presentation presumes viewers are familiar with the Christian celebrations of Easter, Ash Wednesday, Lent, and fasting

Pros

• Provides English translations for the French terms

Cons

• Offers no explanations for the various aspects of the celebration