1. Students in small groups are given all the factors necessary to plan a party (party type, number of people, menu considerations, etc.), and are asked to define responsibilities, plan all key elements and create options for rain or other problems.

2. Students list different types of events that usually involve celebrations in our country. Small groups pick one type of event and develop complete plans from invitations to clean up. Plans are presented to another group for feedback and additional items to consider.

3. Students plan and implement a party for the class. All responsibilities are to be identified, with limits to cost, attendees, time, and theme. Responsibilities should be implemented through a committee structure.

4. Celebrations of different cultures will be researched including the types of events or holidays celebrated and the food and activities held at these. Cultural similarities and differences will be examined and discussed between groups. Students will contribute food or an activity to a cultural celebration in the community, making arrangements with the organizers, planning student responsibilities and attending the event.

Note: Because of the variety of skills used in these activities, all are good ways to get students with varying levels of skills involved in one activity together.