Celebrate Lunar New Year
Year Level
Cross Curriculum Priorities
Relevant Subjects
Contributors
This teacher resource has been designed to take learners on an immersive experience to better understand Lunar New Year as it is celebrated across the world. Lunar New Year is an important time of year for many people in Australia from different Asian communities. Learners will explore how Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese communities mark this significant cultural event; allowing a deeper connection to the diverse customs and traditions in our schools and communities.
This teacher resource for Lunar New Year is organised into different areas with activities, worksheets and videos:
- An immersive and interactive website
- Introduction to Lunar New Year
- Zodiac animals and what they represent
- Happy New Year: Making lucky envelopes
- Creating your own recipe video
SBS Learn provides ready-to-download Australian Curriculum-aligned digital learning resources for educators.
Australian Curriculum
Cross-curriculum Priorities
Asia and Australia’s Engagement with Asia
General Capabilities
LiteracyInformation and Communication Technology CapabilityCritical and Creative ThinkingPersonal and Social CapabilityEthical Understanding and Intercultural Understanding
EnglishYears 3-4: ACELA1475, ACELA1487, ACELA1477, ACELA1478, ACELT1601, ACELT1607Years 5-6: ACELA1504, ACELT1612, ACELY1703, ACELY1713, ACELY1707, ACELY1717Years 7: ACELT1619, ACELY1728, ACELY1723Year 8: ACELT1806, ACELY1738
HistoryYear 7: ACDSEH042
GeographyYear 7: ACHGS051, ACHGS052Year 8: ACHGS055, ACHGS059
LanguagesKorean:Foundation – Year 2: ACLKOU132, ACLKOU132Years 3-4: ACLKOU151, ACLKOU152VietnameseFoundation – Year 2: ACLVIC115, ACLVIU121Chinese:Foundation – Year 2: ACLCHC006, ACLCHC009, ACLCHU016,Years 3-4: ACLCHU032Years 7-8: ACLCHC057
MathematicsFoundation: ACMNA001Year 3: ACMMG061, ACMMG062Year 4: ACMNA078Years 5: ACMNA099Years 6: ACMMG136