It is known in many places as Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday or even Pancake Day, and it is celebrated in many different forms around the world ranging from extravagant carnivals to pancake races.

The date of Mardi Gras is dependent on the date of Easter, and this year Mardi Gras is on February 21st.

This is a whole lesson plan for elementary/intermediate level students and may take about 45-60 minutes. Firstly there is a warmer activity, followed by some background to Mardi Gras and Easter, and then there is an information gap activity for students in groups of three.

Mardi Gras whole lesson plan: please click here for the complete lesson material, including answer key.

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