All over the world Chinese New Year will be celebrated. This year, 2011, is designated the Year of the Rabbit. But everyone can enjoy the holidays that include the Lantern Festival and the Dragon Dance, which occurs at the end of the 15 traditional days that welcome in the new year.
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- Collateral (1)
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- Unit Plans (1)
Articles
CyberHunt: Ancient China
Bring some of the history and accomplishments of the ancient Chinese culture into your classroom with these Internet-based activities
Chinese New Year
Web Hunt: China Yesterday and Today
China is considered a world leader culturally, politically, and economically. Learn more about one of the most populated countries in the world.
Collateral
China: A Global Trek Activity
Lesson Plans
Chinese New Year Celebration
Puppet making, traditional foods, dragon dances and other fun activities for your Chinese New Year festivities
Unit Plans
Exploring China
Explore the cultural, geographical, and historical aspects of China through literature as well as various Internet resources.
- Subjects:Content Area Reading, Literature, Literature Appreciation, Asia, Geography and Map Skills, Chinese and Chinese American, Maps and Globes, Social Studies through Literature, Chinese New Year, Communication and the Internet, Computers, Educational Technology
- Skills:Maps, Online Sources, Social Studies
