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Celebrating Spring Festival

2nd GradeSocial Studies40 min

Learning Objective

I can describe how people celebrate the Spring Festival.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

Guided Notes

8 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • Chinese New Year is also known as the Lunar celebration and takes place on the first new moon of the year.

  • Families clean their homes and put up red decorations, like lanterns, to welcome good luck for the new year.

  • During Chinese New Year, families share a meal together, give red envelopes filled with money, and celebrate with parades, dances, and fireworks.

Practice

12 min

8 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Name three things people do to celebrate the Spring Festival.

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