Celebrating Chinese New Year
1st GradeSocial Studies40 min
Learning Objective
I can identify symbols and traditions associated with Chinese New Year.
Lesson Flow
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Chinese New Year For Kids | What is it and How is it Celebrated?
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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Chinese New Year happens on the first new moon of the year and is also called the Lunar celebration.
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Families clean their homes and hang red lanterns with happy messages to get ready for Chinese New Year.
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During Chinese New Year, families share red envelopes filled with money for good luck and watch parades with lion or dragon dances.
Practice
8 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Name two things that are red and used as decorations during Chinese New Year.”
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