Chinese New Year - Britannica
Added: 06 Jan 2017
Contributor:
Scoilnet
Resource type:
Reference
Information and reference to the Chinese New Year with information on when the new year begins, traditions around the Chinese New Year, the lantern festival and the origin of the Chinese New Year. Articles are also provided on the history of the Chinese New Year along with the recommended external links.
How it maps to the curriculum
- 3-4
- SPHE
Strand: Myself & the Wider World
Strand unit: Developing citizenship
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- appreciate the diversity of people or groups within communities and the importance of mutual respect, empathy and understanding for living together in peace and harmony
- be aware of the importance of mutual respect and sensitivity to the different values and attitudes held by others
- become aware of his/her own culture and recognise traditions, festivals and celebrations that are unique to the locality, region or country
Suggestions for use: Students can refer to the article when researching about the Chinese New Year.
