Research Graphic Organizer: Christmas

Uncover the history and traditions of Christmas with this research organizer! Students will conduct research and record their findings in response to five prompts about the religious holiday. Learners will also draw a symbol that represents the holiday, challenging researchers to synthesize and present information in a different way.

As fourth through eighth graders learn how to conduct research, this organizer can provide guidance as students answer essential questions about Christmas. Answering when, why, and how questions within this framework can serve as a reminder to learners in future research efforts. 

Use this worksheet on its own or with Reflective Writing Prompt: Christmas for a comprehensive lesson. To learn about other winter religious holidays, have students complete Research Graphic Organizer: Hanukkah and Research Graphic Organizer: Kwanzaa, then compare and contrast each holiday.