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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Animals of the Chinese New Year

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Intended for young students, this lesson plan on the symbolism, significance, and animals of Chinese New can be easily changed to fit the needs of older students. This website provides several links for further research on Chinese...
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BBC

Bbc News: New Year Heralds New Somali Fears

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the effects of the resignation of President Yusuf of Somalia and the withdrawal of Ethiopian troop support. This brings to light the question of whether the country will face greater instability and violence among warring...
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DOGO Media

Dogo News: Week of 1 6 14: Happy 2014!

For Students 3rd - 8th
Article presents multiple video clips of some of the most spectacular fireworks displays celebrating the New Year from around the world.
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Other

Torah Tots: Holidays Rosh Hashana

For Students 9th - 10th
Focuses on the holiday as the Jewish New Year. Discusses the Ten Days of Repentance, treatment of work on the holiday, the shofar, and customs.
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Curated OER

Chinese New Year

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Chinese New Year
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Curated OER

China Internet Information Center: Spring Festival (Chinese New Year)

For Students 9th - 10th
An article about how the Chinese celebrate the Chinese Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year or the Lunar New Year.
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Curated OER

Chinese New Year

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Chinese New Year
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Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Father Time and New Year's Baby

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Father Time and New Year's Baby."
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Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: New Year's Bubbly

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "New Year's Bubbly."
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Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: New Year's Eve at Midnight

For Students Pre-K - 1st
New Year's Eve at midnight.
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DOGO Media

Dogo News: China Prepares to Welcome the Year of the Fire Rooster!

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The Chinese New Year begins in late January or early February each year and involves exciting, worldwide festivals and parades to celebrate. 2017 is the Year of the Rooster.
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A&E Television

History.com: Rosh Hashanah

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the complete story of Rosh Hashanah including history, customs, and recipes. Also learn about Yom Kippur which is celebrated ten days after Rosh Hashanuh and together make up the Jewish New Year.
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Fundación Cientec

Cientec: Ano Nuevo Chino

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the Chinese New Year and find out how to determine the date of a Chinese New Year.
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TES Global

Tes: Forms of Poetry: Haiku. Theme of Winter: Worksheet

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will learn about the form of a haiku. Students will read several examples of haikus and then write their own haikus about the topic of Christmas or New Year's Eve.
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Other

Christmas Around the World: Christmas in China

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A brief description of Chinese Christmas celebrations, as well as the celebration of the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids History: Festivals in Ancient China

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about the Festivals of Ancient China including the Chinese New Year and Spring, Lantern, Qingming, Dragon Boat, and the Night of Sevens on this site.
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BBC

Bbc: Cbbc News Round Special: China

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is a wonderful, image-packed introduction to China for younger students. Read short summaries about Chinese history, culture, and government, and then take a virtual tour of Chinese landmarks; learn about Chinese New Year, the signs...
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Discovering Lewis & Clark

Discovering Lewis & Clark: Holidays on the Trail

For Students 9th - 10th
This section of the larger website Discovering Lewis & Clark examines how the Corps of Discovery celebrated three special days-Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Independence Day-with a mixture of traditions.
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Other

My Jewish Learning: Rosh Hashanah

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive resource about Rosh Hashanah sponsored by Hillel, the foundation for Jewish student life at universities around the world. Learn about the themes explored in Rosh Hashanah liturgies, the origins of the holiday, foods that...
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The Washington Post

Kids Post: Ellis Island, a Gateway to America, Marks 125 Years

For Students 9th - 10th
New Year's Day 1892, Ellis Island became a significant entrance into the United States for immigrants coming from far and wide. January 1, 2017, marks the 125th year of the iconic New York island.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Welcome Survey

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity is a great kickoff for the new year--it will help you learn more about your students and their knowledge of the new technology.
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Topmarks Online

Topmarks: Chinese Dragon Ordering Game

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Based on the Chinese New Year dragon theme, this game provides practice with ordering and sequencing numbers. The game has different levels which can be matched to a child's mathematical ability level. Immediate feedback is given.
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Other

Huayu World: Global Chinese Language and Culture Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Good resource for exploring Chinese culture and language. Learn about Taiwanese lantern riddles, Chinese folklore, clothing, poetry and fables, papercutting, Chinese New Year, and Chinese festival and every-day cooking. Multimedia makes...
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Texas A&M University

The Denbigh Project: Galveston During the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the events that took place in Galveston during the Civil War. Covers the Union victory on New Year's Day, 1863, followed by the recovery of the city led by John Magruder, the impact of the Union blockade on life in Galveston,...

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