Chinese New Year: Mini Inquiry Lesson Plan

This Mini-Inquiry lesson plan invites students to explore Chinese New Year through curiosity, conversation, and collaboration. Using engaging photos as a provocation, students observe, notice, and ask questions about Chinese New Year customs, food, symbols, and celebrations.

A class Wonder Wall captures student questions and ideas, guiding discussion and inquiry. Through structured pair-and-share activities, students talk, listen, and build meaning together—using language at their own level while learning from peers.

Perfect as a lesson opener or cultural launch, this Mini-Inquiry supports student voice, speaking, and critical thinking, making Chinese New Year learning active, meaningful, and student-driven.

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