Chinese New Year
All over the world Chinese New Year will be celebrated. This year, 2010, is designated the Year of the Tiger. But everyone can enjoy the holidays that include the Lantern Festival and the Dragon Dance, which occurs at the end of the15 traditional days that welcome in the new year.
Articles
Chinese New Year
by Wendy Cruikshank
Instructor Magazine |
January ,2005
Celebrate China and the most widely celebrated holiday on earth with these purposeful activities from across the curriculum.
Web Hunt: China Yesterday and Today
Explore Asian history through ancient Chinese inventions and proverbs, and China's future, including modern structures built for the 2008 summer Olympics.
CyberHunt: Ancient China
by Gail Hennessey
Instructor Magazine |
,2003
Internet-based activities that bring some of the history and accomplishments of ancient chinese culture into your classroom.
Activities
Travel to China without leaving the classroom. Explore the world's most populous country through photo tours, historical overviews, and detailed articles about its culture.
Lesson Plans
Chinese New Year Celebration
by Ruth Manna
Furnishes a lesson in preparing for a Chinese New Year celebration. The lesson involves puppet making, writing a Japanese character, compiling recipes for Chinese dishes, and decorating the classroom.
Students will study facts and a map to learn more about China, one of the world's oldest civilizations.
by Elizabeth Mazzurco
This unit introduces students to the culture of China. Students compare the U.S. to China and learn through literature and Internet resources.
