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Chinese New Year: Paper Lanterns Lesson Plan

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First graders examine a typical Chinese New Year celebration. As a class, they identify the traditions and values used and discuss how they are unique to China. To end the lesson plan, they take measurements to make their own paper lantern in which they decorate and share with the class.

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new year's eve, Holidays, china

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china, lanterns, new year, social studies
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1st
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Social Studies & History
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