Animals of the Chinese zodiac
http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=344
A lesson plan for grades K–2 English Language Arts and Social Studies
In this lesson from the EDSITEment website, students learn about the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. As well as developing their knowledge of Chinese culture, students learn to recognize symbols and describe different human character traits. From this page, teachers can access all the materials needed to complete the lesson.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
English Language Arts (2004)
Grade 2
- Goal 2: The learner will develop and apply strategies and skills to comprehend text that is read, heard, and viewed.
- Objective 2.01: Read and comprehend both narrative and expository text appropriate for grade two by:
- determining purpose (reader's and author's).
- making predictions.
- asking questions.
- locating information for specific reasons/purposes.
- recognizing and applying text structure.
- comprehending and evaluating author's decisions and word choice.
- determining fact and opinion.
- recognizing and comprehending figurative language.
- making inferences and drawing conclusions.
- Objective 2.01: Read and comprehend both narrative and expository text appropriate for grade two by:
Social Studies (2003)
Grade 1
- Goal 4: The learner will explain different celebrated holidays and special days in communities.
- Objective 4.01: Recognize and describe religious and secular symbols/celebrations associated with special days of diverse cultures.
Kindergarten
- Goal 4: The learner will explain celebrated holidays and special days in communities.
- Objective 4.02: Identify religious and secular symbols associated with famous people, holidays, and specials days of diverse cultures.
