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Chinese Culture

C is For China by Sungwan So, Chinese writing paper, writing utensil, graphic organizer ... Explain that the dragon is a sign of good luck in Chinese culture. ...

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Chinese Culture

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    Slide 1:Chinese Culture

    By Melinda Pace and Christy Sexton ED 417

    Slide 3:Social Studies

    Grade Level: Second Lesson: Traditions and Culture Of China

    Slide 4:Activity #1 Introducing Chinese Culture

    Objectives: The students will gain a basic understanding of the traditions and customs of China. The students will write about how their traditions differ from the children in China. Materials: C is For China by Sungwan So, Chinese writing paper, writing utensil, graphic organizer

    Slide 5: Activity #1

    Have the children brainstorm facts they know about China. Have a short discussion, and record their ideas on a graphic organizer. Read the book C is for China, which introduces the customs and culture of daily life in China. The students will go back to their desks and write how their daily lives, customs, and traditions, are different from a child that lives in China. The children will share their ideas with the class.

    Slide 6:Chinese Childrens Literature

    There are differences and similarities

    Slide 8:Activity #2 Chinese Childrens Literature

    Objectives: The students will discover similarities and differences between American and Chinese literature. Materials: Multiple copies of Chinese Childrens Favorite Stories by Mingemei Yip, Venn Diagram, paper, markers

    Slide 10:Activity #2

    Students will explore Chinese childrens stories by reading Chinese Childrens Favorite Stories by Mingmei Yip, in groups or pairs and take mental or written notes on the differences and similarities between American and Chinese literature. The students will come together as a class and make a class Venn Diagram with teacher guidance.

    Slide 11:Chinese zodiac signs are important

    to Chinese tradition and culture

    Slide 12:Activity #3 Chinese Zodiac

    Objectives: Students will learn the importance of the Chinese Zodiac Animal signs. Materials: Copy of the zodiac signs and meanings for each child, The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac by Ed Young, construction paper, glue, pencils, markers, glitter, beads, feathers

    Slide 13:Activity #3

    Read the book The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac by Ed Young. Have a short discussion about the meaning and importance of the Zodiac animal symbols in the Chinese culture. Have the children brainstorm important symbols and traditions in their family. Give each of the children a piece of paper with all of the Zodiac animals on them. Help each child identify their Zodiac symbol. Have each child create their Zodiac animal however they choose.

    Slide 14:Second Graders Zodiac Signs

    1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001

    Slide 15:Dragons are referred to as the divine

    mythical creature that brings with it ultimate abundance, prosperity and good fortune

    Slide 16:Activity #4 The Chinese Dragon

    Objectives: Students will understand the importance of the dragon in the Chinese culture. Materials: The Dancing Dragon by Marcia K. Vaughan, paper plates, popsicle sticks, markers, glitter, feathers, crayons, glue

    Slide 17:Activity #4

    Read The Dancing Dragon by Marcia K. Vaughan. Explain that the dragon is a sign of good luck in Chinese culture. Have the children brainstorm good luck symbols in America. Create dragon masks with paper plates.

    Slide 18:Chinese New Year Celebration

    Slide 19:Activity #5 Chinese New Year

    Objectives: The children will get an understanding of what a Chinese New Year Celebration is like. Materials: Red, black, and gold decorations, rice, egg drop soup, noodles, almond cookies, Chinese music, Lion Dancer: Ernie Wans Chinese New Year by Kate Waters, and dragon masks

    Slide 20:Activity #5

    Read the book Lion Dancer:Ernie Wans Chinese New Year by Kate Waters. Have a class Chinese New Year celebration with food, music, and decorations. Do the Chinese Dragon Dance with the dragon masks.

    Slide 21:Websites

    http://www.theteacherscorner.net/seasonal/chinese-newyear/new-year-party.htm http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/chinese-new-year/kids-books/index.html www.chinetra.com www.chinatoday.com/culture/zodiac/zodiac.htm www.webtech.Kennesaw.edu/jcheek3/dragons.htm http://www.asianparent.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=6&Page=3

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