TOPIC OF THE WEEK: CHINESE NEW YEAR |
Chinese New Year is the longest and most important celebration in the Chinese calendar. The Chinese year 4704 begins on Jan. 29, 2006 -- and is the Year of the Dog. |
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 Chinese New Year -- Chinese Calendar
Learn about the
Chinese calendar that has been in continuous use for centuries, which predates the International Calendar (based on the Grigorian Calendar) we use at the present day.
http://www.chinapage.org/newyear.html
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Animals of the Chinese Zodiac
After completing this lesson, students will understand that the Chinese calendar is divided into cycles of 12-years, in which each year is represented by an animal.
http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=344 |
Chinese New Year for Kids and Teachers
Features a collection of activities, crafts, coloring, worksheets, recipes and more for students and teachers!
http://www.kiddyhouse.com/CNY/ |
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Chinese New Year Activities
Enjoy these Chinese New Year activities and crafts with your students!
http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/chinese_new_year.htm |
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Pearl Harbor - US History/World History lesson plan
Students will research the events that took place at Pearl Harbor; write an in-depth article as though they experienced those events firsthand; and discuss what lessons can be learned from Pearl Harbor.
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/pearlharbor/ |
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Chinese New Year @ Awesome Clipart for Educators
Features clipart, coloring pages, banners, backgrounds, fonts, icons and lines.
http://www.awesomeclipartforeducators.com/type.cfm?feature=Chinese%20New%20Year&sec=Holidays |
ChineseNewYearByTom
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This week features resources and activities for Groundhog Day - Thursday, February 2, 2006:
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