Celebrate Lunar New Year with Sandbox

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Celebrate and explore Lunar New Year traditions in this immersive Sandbox lesson! Designed for students in grades 3–5, this virtual experience invites learners to step into a vibrant city scene alive with fireworks, decorations, and cultural symbols. Students will investigate the meaning behind traditional Lunar New Year customs, colors, and symbols, and consider how celebrations shape community life. Aligned with C3 social studies standards, this activity supports cultural understanding, civic awareness, and historical inquiry skills. Students will use close observation in a 3D environment to interpret the significance of festive symbols, connect them to cultural values, and explore how traditions bring communities together. Through guided discussion and analysis, learners will reflect on how public celebrations affect neighborhoods, foster cultural pride, and encourage inclusivity. Perfect for Chromebook or iPad use, this lesson integrates seamlessly into social studies units on culture, traditions, and community life. C3 Standards: D2.Civ.2.3-5, D2.Civ.10.3-5, D2.His.2.3-5.