Each cultural group has their own traditions in observing these holidays. China is located in Asia and is the third largest country in the world. It is one of the world's oldest civilizations and has many historical landforms and sites.
Dragons are an important part of the Chinese culture.
There are many legends in Chinese folklore explaining their influence on nature. They will interview their families to learn more about their own traditions and compare them with those of the Chinese culture. On a world map the students will locate the continent of Asia and the country of China. Give the children a white piece of paper and have them draw an outline of China. In small groups and using an atlas, each group will locate and label China's borders on their maps.