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Chinese New Year

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Students investigate the celebration of Chinese New Year. For this Chinese New Year lesson, students discuss their favorite holiday before listening to a read aloud about Chinese New Year. They make red envelopes that are filled with play money to take home and they complete a homework assignment based on their grade level.

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chinese culture, chinese art, chinese food, china, the chinese new year, Holidays

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chinese culture, chinese new year, Holidays, social studies
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Resource Details

Grade
K - 3rd
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning

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