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Festivals from around the world
I can research and plan my own festival.
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- Year 6
Festivals from around the world
I can research and plan my own festival.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Festivals can celebrate a religious event, a season, a historical moment, or even just be a fun tradition.
- When planning a festival, it is important to make choices with your target audience in mind.
- You can write or draw your ideas on a visual tool, such as a mind map.
Keywords
Festival - a special event or celebration that brings people together in a communal setting
Mind map - a visual diagram used to organise ideas and information around a central topic
Target audience - the specific group of people an event is intended for
Common misconception
All festivals are global events.
Remind children that while some festivals are celebrated globally, such as New Year's Eve, other festivals are celebrated only in particular areas or countries.
Children may need access to digital devices to research their chosen festival.
Teacher tip
Equipment
digital devices, pens or colouring pencils, large paper
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2026), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which material is most commonly used to create sculptures?
Which material is most commonly used to create sculptures?
chalk
paper
watercolour
Q2.Which of these activities would NOT be part of creating a sculpture?
Which of these activities would NOT be part of creating a sculpture?
Shaping clay
Carving wood
Assembling recycled materials
Q3.Match the tool with what it does in digital art software:
Match the tool with what it does in digital art software:
Q4.Match each art form with its best description:
Match each art form with its best description:
Q5.Put the painting process in the correct order:
Put the painting process in the correct order:
Q6.Which item is used to help guide or pull thread through fabric?
Which item is used to help guide or pull thread through fabric?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following best describes the purpose of a festival?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a festival?
A quiet time for reflection
A test of physical strength
A way to avoid planning anything
Q2.What is a mind map used for when planning a festival?
What is a mind map used for when planning a festival?
To draw pictures of the festival
To list only the food that will be served at the festival
To write a story about the festival
Q3.Match each festival or celebration to its country or culture of origin.
Match each festival or celebration to its country or culture of origin.
Q4.Which festival marks the celebration of light over darkness?
Which festival marks the celebration of light over darkness?
Eid al-Fitr
Hanukkah
Christmas
Q5.Are all festivals global events?
Are all festivals global events?
Yes, every festival is celebrated all over the world
No, all festivals are only celebrated in one country
Yes, but only religious festivals are global
Q6.Put the steps for planning a festival in the correct order:
Put the steps for planning a festival in the correct order:
