1. Chinese New Year Angie Ellis Rebekah Roberts

11. Process Skills Compare similarities and differences Construct tables and charts CULTURE Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of culture and cultural diversity

12. National Standard Through experience, observation, and reflection, students will identify elements of culture as well as similarities and differences among cultural groups across time and place. They will acquire knowledge and understanding of culture through multiple modes, including fiction and non-fiction, data analysis, meeting and conversing with peoples of divergent backgrounds, and completing research into the complexity of various cultural systems.

13. Essential Question: What are the similarities and differences between the Chinese New Year and the American New Year celebrations?

14. Agenda Show Mulan clip Read Bringing in the New Year by Grace Lin Discuss the similarities and differences between the celebrations Create lanterns Have dragon and lantern parade Review