Lesson 3: Chinese Mask(3 weeks)

Why is Chinese New Year celebrated?The Legend of Nian (5 mins):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uJbp8d_d9c

Celebration of the arrival of spring

Celebration of the new year according to the Chinese calendar

How do you celebrate Chinese New Year?Share with your classmates and teacher.

Do you know all the zodiac animals?

Which zodiac animal year were you born in?

Your Project: Chinese Mask

Your Project: Chinese Mask

Draw a circular head, with eyes, a nose and a mouth. Based on the different designs you have seen, design your

own Chinese Mask. Colour using OIL PASTELS Cut out the mask and the eye holes. Use a hole puncher for the holes to put rubber bands in.