Science Lesson Plans for Christmas
A Christmas Unit Study (Science) ~Christmas is such an amazing time of year to celebrate the birth of the blessed baby, Jesus. While parents and teachers who are teaching about the events of the Bible, and the events of the seasons, why not turn it into a fun unit study? Add some math, science, social studies, language arts, art, and music to your lesson plans with some of these ideas.
**In order to make it easier for you to find resources that are helpful, I have broken the math and science sections into two pages. The math lesson plans that were on this page have been moved to "Christmas Unit Study 6 - Math". Please see below for the link.
A Christmas Unit Study
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Christmas Unit Study 2 - Social Studies
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A Christmas Unit Study (Social Studies) ~ Christmas is such an amazing time of year to celebrate the birth of the blessed baby, Jesus. While parents and teachers who are teaching about the events of the Bible, and the events of the seasons, why not t...
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Christmas Unit Study 6 - Math
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A Christmas Unit Study (Math) ~ Christmas is such an amazing time of year to celebrate the birth of the blessed baby, Jesus. While parents and teachers who are teaching about the events of the Bible, and the events of the seasons, why not turn it int...
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Christmas Unit Study 3 - Language Arts
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A Christmas Unit Study (Language Arts) ~Christmas is such an amazing time of year to celebrate the birth of the blessed baby, Jesus. While parents and teachers who are teaching about the events of the Bible, and the events of the seasons, why not tur...
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Christmas Unit Study 4 - Bible
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A Christmas Unit Study (Bible) ~Christmas is such an amazing time of year to celebrate the birth of the blessed baby, Jesus. While parents and teachers who are teaching about the events of the Bible, and the events of the seasons, why not turn it int...
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Christmas Crafts & Gifts for Children
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Children have an instinctive ability to produce interesting artwork. They allow their imaginations to explore multiple areas without boundaries of any type. There are no limitations on what they may create when given a chance to design...
The Biblical Story
- Archaeology & the Bible
- Find out what archaeological evidence has been found to support Biblical stories. Scroll down about three-fourths of the way down the page to find Chrsitmas information.
- The Biblical Account of the Birth of Christ
- Matthew ~ Chapter 1: The Geneology of Jesus, The Birth of Jesus Christ
Matthew ~ Chapter 2: The Visit of the Magi, The Escape to Egypt, The Return to Nazareth
Luke ~ Chapter 1: The Birth of John the Baptist Foretold, The Birth of Jesus Foretold, Mary Visits Elizabeth, Mary's Song, The Birth of John the Baptist,
Zechariah's Song
Luke ~ Chapter 2: The Birth of Jesus, The Shepherds and the Angels, Jesus Presented at the Temple
People often consider the animals that may have been surrounding Jesus at His birth. Christmas cards often depict Mary riding a donkey into Bethlehem, although it does not directly tell us that she rode a donkey, or walked, or rode in or on something.
"So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David.
He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born,
and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn."
Luke 2:4-7
Genesis 1:20-25
~ "And God said, "Let the water teem with living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the expanse of the sky."
~ So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living and moving thing with which the water teems, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.
~ God blessed them and said, "Be fruitful and increase in number and fill the water in the seas, and let the birds increase on the earth."
~ And there was evening, and there was morning-the fifth day.
~ And God said, "Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, creatures that move along the ground, and wild animals, each according to its kind." And it was so.
~ God made the wild animals according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and all the creatures that move along the ground according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good."
Science - Animals of the Bible
Other ideas for a secular animal unit for Christmas could include a study of the deer family (reindeer, caribou, etc.) or polar animals (polar bears and such).
- God Created the Animals
- The children and I worked on an enormous animal unit last spring, and will continue a bit this fall. Check our school blog for games, lapbook minis, notebook pages, charts, worksheets, and links to about a million animal websites!
- The Scripture Alphabet of Animals
- Check here for an alphabetized list of Biblical animals, their descriptions, and verse references.
- Animals in the Bible
- Look at pictures,read about Biblical animals of Israel, and learn their names in Hebrew and English.
- Animals of the Bible
- Search over 130 animal and related terms in this WebBible Encyclopedia from Christian Answers.
- List of the Animals in the Bible
- Find an alphabetical listing of Biblical animals, brief descriptions, and Bible references here.
- Animals of the Bible Crafts
- Create some cute animal projects with these directions from DLKT's Growing Together!
- Animals of the Bible Quiz
- Test your knowledge with this 20 question quiz.
- God & Animals
- Find lessons plans about Balaam's donkey, Sampson's lion, Daniel and the Lions, and sheep in the Bible.
- No Room in the Inn ...
- Christian Answers suggests a possible birth place for the Holy Baby.
The Shepherds and their sheep play an important roll also at the time of the birth. Jesus is many times referred to as the "lamb" or "shepherd" in the Bible.
"And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night."
Luke 2:8
Hands - On Animal Study
ANIMALS OF THE BIBLE SUNDAY SCHOOL
This Sunday school kit includes lesson ideas, 8 activities, and Wikki Stix for your class.
BIBLE STORIES AND CRAFTS ANIMALS
Create animals from Creation, Noah, Christmas, and other Bible stories.
Sunsout Animal Alphabet Floor 48 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
Enjoy putting together this 48 piece jigsaw puzzle!
![Animals of the Bible [VHS]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Y2B3XKXEL._SL75_.jpg)
Solomon Says Bible Trivia for Kids Volume 2: Amazing Animals
Play this exciting Bible animal trivia game with over 500 questions with your family or friends!
"The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told."
Luke 2:20
The Shepherds
Christmas Botany
Gorgeous Christmas trees, poinsettias, holly, and Christmas cactus give students the opportunity to learn about plants as part of your Christmas unit study.
- Real Trees for Kids
- "The story and science of real tree farming" written for children. This website has wonderful unit studies for grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. It includes lesson plans, worksheets, and online research materials all in one spot.
- Christmas Tree Safety
- Observe a video of a Christmas tree on fire and learn how to properly care for live trees to help avoid this type of disaster.
- A Christmas Science Fair Project
- How can you preserve your Christmas tree to live way beyond the season? Try this experiment to find out.
- The Christmas Poinsettia
- Read this article to know how and when to care for your poinsettia throughout the year.
- Euphorbia pulcherrima
- Huh? What? Read about this beautiful plant at this link. :)
- Holly Plant Study
- Use this study to learn about form, color, fragrance, botanical family, environment, growth pattern, daily and seasonal sequences, the four elements, biochemistry, medicinal uses, relationship to other kingdoms, herbal lore, and beautiful pictures of a holly's ant's life cycle.
- Christmas Cactus
- "Flower Expert" teaches plant classification, facts, growth, and care about this very pretty plan.
O Christmas Tree ...
Wilton Christmas Tree Pretzel Mold
Make some chocolate pretzel pops for family and friends ~ kids love to make these and give away as teacher gifts and to friends!
Wilton Cookie Tree Cutter Kit
The cookie tree will stand approximately 8-inch by 11-inch high when finished. The kit contains 10 Plastic star cookie cutters, 3 disposable decorating bags and round decorating tip, cookie and icing recipes, baking and decorating instructions.
Who Would Like a Christmas Tree?: A Tree for All Seasons
Amazon review ~ "Who would like a Christmas tree?
That all depends on when you ask.
In January, in February, in March, in April . . .
the black-capped chickadees, the field mice, the white-tailed deer, and the woodcock, come to claim the tree.
They want it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, for shelter and protection, for a place to start a new family.
Can a Christmas tree be all that?
Yes, and even more . . .
The year has just begun!"
O Christmas Tree, It Came Upon A Midnight Clear, The Coventry Carol For Easy Piano
Christmas sheet music to easily play on piano.
Consider a Live Tree for Christmas!
Watch the video series for tips about live trees:
How to Choose a Christmas Tree
Caring for a Living Christmas Tree
Planting Your Living Christmas Tree
Reading List for your Unit
Let it Snow ...
What is the weather like at Christmas time where you live? Christmas is many times thought of as a time of snow and cold weather. (Consider the songs "White Christmas", "Let it Snow", "Frosty the Snowman" and others.) But the truth is, of course, that every kind of weather may exist during December depending on several factors.
- All About Snow
- Find out everything about snow at the National Snow and Ice Data Education Center.
- Snow Crystals
- Discover the incredible complexity of these unique, miniscule crystals that God has created. Beautiful pictures, snowflake physics lessons, and snow / ice activities will peak your interest, also.
- Crystals, Christmas, and Science
- The lesson plan contains directions to create a piece of crystal artwork.
Christmas Weather?
The Visit of the Magi
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After Jesus was born
in Bethlehem in Judea,
during the time of King Herod,
Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked,
"Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews?
We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him."
Matthew 2:1-2
Follow the Star ...
The Star of Bethlehem, also called the Christmas Star, is a star in Christian tradition that revealed the birth of Jesus to the magi, or "wise men", and later led them to Bethlehem. According to the Gospel of Matthew, the magi were men "from the east" who were inspired by the appearance of the star to travel to Jerusalem. There they met King Herod of Judea, and asked where the king of the Jews had been born. Herod then asked his advisers where a messiah could be born. They replied Bethlehem, a nearby village, and quoted a prophecy by Micah. While the magi were on their way to Bethlehem, the star appeared again. Following the star, which stopped above the place where Jesus was born, the magi found Jesus with his mother, paid him homage, worshipped him and gave gifts. They then returned to their "own country".
Many Christians see the star as a miraculous sign to mark the birth of the christ (or messiah). Some theologians claimed that the star fulfilled a prophecy, known as the Star Prophecy. In modern times, astronomers have proposed various explanations for the star. A nova, a planet, a comet, an occultation, and a conjunction (gathering of planets) have all been suggested.
Many scholars question the historical accuracy of the story and argue that the star was a fiction created by the author of the Gospel of Matthew.For example, Paul L. Maier, "Herod and the Infants of Bethlehem", in Chronos, Kairos, Christos II, Mercer University Press (1998), 171; Geza Vermes, The Nativity: History and Legend, London, Penguin, 2006, p22; E. P. Sanders, The Historical Figure of Jesus, 1993, p.85; Aaron Michael Adair, "Science, Scholarship and Bethlehem's Starry Night", Sky and Telescope, Dec. 2007, pp.26-29 (reviewing astronomical theories).
The subject is a favorite at planetarium shows during the Christmas season, although the Biblical account suggests that the visit of the magi took place at least several months after Jesus was born.. When the magi arrive, Jesus is a "child" (paidon) in a house, no longer an infant (brephos) in a manger, as when the shepherds arrive in Luke. (Patterson, Dorothy Kelly, Womens Evangelical Commentary: New Testament'', p. 20) As he is with his mother, the forty day confinement period prescribed by Jewish law has already passed. The visit is traditionally celebrated on Epiphany (January 6) in Western Christianity and on Christmas (December 25) in Eastern Christianity.
Shining Bright
The Wise Men
Who were these Wise Men of the East? Astronomers, scientists, scholars, kings?
- What was the Star of Bethlehem?
- Research scientific theories of the star in this article.
- The Star of Bethlehem
- "Was the Star of Bethlehem a real astronomical event? A myth created by the early church? Explore the history and science for yourself..."
- Zoom Astronomy
- Enchanted Learning is a very thorough, well organized, fun website for children to learn a variety of topics. Research planets, the sun, moon, stars, and other celestial bodies. You will find informative articles, charts, astronomy dictionary, worksheets, activities, crafts, quizzes, and other materials to make your unit exciting and complete. Access to many of the resources are free, or you can join for a inexpensive yearly membership to access even more fantastic stuff!
- Gold
- Research gold's characteristics, uses, history, and monetary value of this precious metal.
- Frankincense
- So, what is this special gift given to the Christ Child? Where does it come from and how is it used?
- Frankincense
- Read the definition from the WebBible Dictionary.
- Myrrh
- Why is this herb considered a wonderful gift?
- Myrrh
- Read the definition from the WebBible Dictionary.
How am I doing?
Jesus brought us the gift of eternal life!
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Classroom Items
A Twitter Christmas
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- penclassic
- today's Christmas special @ http://www.penclassic.com: Montegrappa Science & Naure Limited Edition fountain pen.
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- Ilickglowsticks
- @noreendoreen damn you. Go do your science work now. Merry Christmas.
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- Ladewig
- Christmas trees at the Museum of Science and Industry. http://twitpic.com/qe4h5
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- egoistpaul
- Science Night, a Christmas song for atheists: http://www.atheistnexus.org/profiles/blogs/science-night
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- egoistpaul
- is reading the journals I wrote in my college life. One of them is about a Christmas song named "Science Night." lol.
Electricity
- Christmas Tree Light Up!
- This fun game really makes you thick about electrical connections as you try to light all the bulbs on the tree!
- Who Invented Electric Christmas Lights?
- Find out from the Library of Congress' Everyday Mysteries!
- Christmas Bulb Chromotography
- Christmas lights and electricity are cool to explore. What a bright idea! Sorry, I couldn't help the bad pun!)
Other Science Topics to Explore
- Christmas Science
- Read an article about possible Christmas science experiments.
- Christmas Science
- Check out these interesting engineering and chemistry pages.
- The Case of the Christmas Cookie Mystery
- Use clues about chemistry to solve this mystery!
- The Chemistry Carols
- Very clever!
A Season for Science
The Most Important Thing about Christmas
Jesus, the Son of God, was born as a baby, grew up, and gave His life for our sins.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.
John 3:16-17
May God bless you every Christmas season :)
I hope you have a wonderful CHRISTmas!
I hope you have a wonderful CHRISTmas!
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- JillSF JillSF Nov 1, 2009 @ 7:41 pm
- What an extensive collection of Christian Christmas materials.
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- Susan52 Susan52 Oct 23, 2009 @ 12:12 pm
- Wonderful job!
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- GonnaFly GonnaFly Oct 20, 2009 @ 11:04 pm
- What a great idea for a unit study! Loved this. 5*
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- mmkellis mmkellis Oct 18, 2009 @ 4:03 pm
- There's a wealth of information here!
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