Instructional Video6:04
TED Talks

TED: The Chinese zodiac, explained | ShaoLan

12th - Higher Ed
A quarter of the world's population cares a lot about the Chinese zodiac. even if you don't believe in it, you'd be wise to know how it works, says technologist and entrepreneur ShaoLan Hseuh. In this fun, informative talk, ShaoLan...
Instructional Video4:18
TED-Ed

TED-ED: The myth behind the Chinese zodiac - Megan Campisi and Pen-Pen Chen

Pre-K - Higher Ed
What's your sign? In Western astrology, it's a constellation determined by when your birthday falls in the calendar. But according to the Chinese zodiac (__), it's your shuxiang, meaning the animal assigned to your birth year. And of the...
Instructional Video8:29
Bedtime History

Bruce Lee For Kids

K - 5th
Learn about Bruce Lee, the famous Chinese actor and athlete who amazed audiences across the world with his action-packed films and superhuman martial art abilities.
Instructional Video9:45
Curated Video

Lunar and Chinese New Year for Kids | Bedtime History

K - 5th
Step into the vibrant world of Chinese culture with an in-depth exploration of the fascinating history of Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival. Spanning thousands of years, this annual celebration is steeped in tradition,...
Instructional Video5:41
Wonderscape

The Chinese Zodiac and Lunar Calendar: A Journey Through Time and Mythology

K - 5th
This video delves into the Gregorian and Chinese lunar calendars, explaining their differences and the lunar calendar's influence on Chinese cultural traditions. It explores the Chinese Zodiac's twelve animal signs and their associated...
Instructional Video3:55
Next Animation Studio

Chinese zodiac signs explained

12th - Higher Ed
Followers of Chinese astrology believe someone’s personality and compatibility with other people are associated with their Chinese zodiac sign, or sheng xiao, which is determined by one’s birth year.
Instructional Video9:29
Five Thousand Years

This 4,700-Year-Old Calendar System is Still in Use Today!

9th - 12th
The Chinese calendar has been in use for more than 4,700 years. And it incorporates the Chinese zodiac, the Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, Chinese astrology and much more. According to this system, this year 2020 is the year gengzi and...
Instructional Video4:44
Ancient Lights Media

China: New Year Celebration

6th - 8th
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip takes a look at China's main traditional celebration: The Lunar New Year.
Instructional Video27:25
Wonderscape

Holiday Kids: All About Chinese New Year

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains the significance and traditions of Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival. The video covers topics such as the lunar calendar, the legend behind Chinese New Year, the Chinese Zodiac, the...