Objective: To learn about and celebrate different cultures around the world.

Day 1: Introduction to Celebrations Around the World

• Introduce Robert Burns Day, explain who he was and what the day celebrates
• Introduce Chinese New Year, explain who traditionally celebrates it and why

Day 2: Robert Burns Day

• Watch a short video about Robert Burns
• Go over highlights of Robert Burns poem, “A Red, Red Rose”
• Have students draw pictures to illustrate key points of the poem
• If time allows, have the students recite the poem as a class

Day 3: Chinese New Year

• Show a presentation of the history and traditions of Chinese New Year
• Explain the meaning of different animals in the Chinese zodiac
• Learn the Chinese dragon dance
• Have the students create depictions of the dragon dance

Day 4: Celebrate!

• Have a class party to celebrate Robert Burns Day and Chinese New Year
• Play music from both cultures
• Have traditional food
• Wear traditional clothes
• Play traditional games