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Why Are Celebrations Important?

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students complete a variety of activities in their study of Chinese culture. They explore the Chinese New Year, zodiac, calligraphy, dragon kites, lanterns, games, and songs among others.
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The Year of the Rabbit

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Pupils explore a portion of the Chinese Zodiac with projects centered around the year of the rabbit. Students research types of rabbits, actual and fictional. Working in groups, they create a written or multimedia presentation.
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Sam and the Lucky Money

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders read the story Sam and the Lucky Money. In this reading lesson, 3rd graders discuss the story. Students write in a reader's response journal as they read the story.
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Worksheet
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To Live

For Students 9th - 12th
In this Chinese history worksheet, students watch "To Live," a film about the Cultural Revolution, and then write reviews of the film.
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The Transcontinental Railroad

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate the impact of the Transcontinental Railroad. In this Transcontinental Railroad lesson, students research Internet and print sources regarding the effect of the railroad on Chinese immigrants and American Indians,...
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Art to Zoo: Kiting Up The Sky: The Vehicles of Understanding

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students gain perspective on the importance of kites by reading about and discussing how kites have been used throughout history. In this kite exploration lesson plan, students follow instructions to construct a kite to assist them in...
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New Year Celebrations Around the Globe

For Teachers K - 6th
Students view art images of Norman Rockwell's family traditions and celebrations. They search the internet for information, and complete reflective and creative writing and sketch assignments. Students recognize and name emotions shown...
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Interactive
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Countries and Nationalities

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this countries and nationalities worksheet, students complete a word search, write sentences, choose the correct name for pictures, and more. Students complete 3 activities.
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Organizer
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Chinese Language

For Students 7th
In this Chinese language worksheet, students read about the two main languages, Cantonese and Mandarin. They see how the symbols represent words. There are no questions with this worksheet.
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The Power of the Image: Understanding Symbols in Buddhist Art

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Young scholars discuss symbolism in art, examine various images of compassion in Buddhist tradition, analyzing components of the concept, and then produce their own images of compassion through art.
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The Chinese Rites Controversy: A Case Study in Cross-Cultural Exchange and Cross-Cultural Conflict

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine the various groups involved in the Rites Controversy of China. They participate in a simulation of representatives involved in the Rites Controversy, conduct research, write a persuasive paper, and participate in a debate.
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Chinese Dynasties

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore several Chinese dynasties and research various topics including papermaking, calligraphy, and Lu Hou. They also demonstrate how to use an abacus and create several math problems to solve with it. Choosing a dynasty,...
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Cultural Effects of The Great Wall of China for the Chinese

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders write a three paragraph essay describing how three areas of their culture were affected by The Great Wall of China.
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Chinese Shadow Puppet Play

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students experience through role-play the art of shadow puppetry and appreciate the role of oral traditions in Chinese history. They research the origins and history of puppetry as a part of a unit on China. They discover what Chinese...
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Chinese Dragons

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pupils discover the world of the Chinese dragon by creating their own festive dragon using texture, line, shape, pattern, and color. This lesson is ideal for the early-elementary classroom and includes a recommened reading list.
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The Fastest Pig in the West in the Classroom: Zodiac Signs

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore Chinese culture by reading a story with their class. For this astrology lesson, students read a chapter from the book The Fastest Pig in the West and discuss the relevance of the Chinese zodiac in modern society....
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Who Are These Chinese People?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers research the Han, a main Chinese ethnic group and the Hui, another numerous group. They write a paper about the Hui including geography, religion, eating habits, languages, politics and customs.
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The Chinese Produce Paper as We Know it Today

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders explore where paper originated and its importance from the Chinese to the rest of the world. They list ten ways that they use paper on a daily basis and rate that use on a scale from one to ten. Each group also brainstorms...
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Word Search Puzzles: Chinese Cultural Words

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students complete a set of word searches about Chinese foods, geography and culture. Follow-up, extension and modifications to the lesson are given and include illustrating words of the puzzle, making original puzzles on another related...
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Chinese Numbers Activity

For Students 6th - 7th
In this Chinese number worksheet, students practice writing numbers in Chinese; a set of numbers is given for reference.
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Creative Writing and Analysis

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students read and analyze poems by Li Po and Wang Wei. They answer discussion questions, identify the elements of the poems, examine and discuss Chinese landscape paintings, write an original poem, and write a comparison/contrast essay.
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Nightingale: Chinese Hand Scroll with Poem

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
After listening to the Hans Christian Anderson story, "The Nightingale," students research more information about the bird. They then write an "If" poem, using facts about a nightingale. Next, watercolors are used to illustrate the poe
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Integtrating Chinese Dance

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate the concept of Chinese dance and how it developed. They practice some of the dances and conduct research the contributions of major choreographers. Students describe the history and cultural significance of each dance.
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Unit Plan
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Silly Stories: Challenge Activities (Theme 1)

For Teachers 2nd
This packet, the first in the series of support materials for the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt thematic units on silly stories, contains enrichment activities for learners who have mastered the basic concepts of the lessons.

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