CILC
13939 Diagonal Road
Clearwater, KS 67026
United States
Phone: (620) 584-3300 ext. 135
Fax: (620) 584-3307
Program Type
Individual Program
Individual Program
Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.
This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience
Education: Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Public Library: Library
Education: Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Public Library: Library
Patrons
Primary Disciplines
Foreign/World Languages, Problem Solving, Social Studies/History, Cultures, Environment
Foreign/World Languages, Problem Solving, Social Studies/History, Cultures, Environment
Secondary Disciplines
Foreign/World Languages, Language Arts/English
Foreign/World Languages, Language Arts/English
Program Description
The Chinese New Year is the most colorful and important of China’s festivals. The New Year may occur as early as January 21, and as late as February 21. Students will identify the importance of celebrating the New Year. They will also understand traditions and rituals, including paper cutting, special decorations, foods, and activities. The Lantern Festival concludes the New Years celebration. Students will learn the traditional meaning of lanterns in Chinese culture.
The Chinese New Year is the most colorful and important of China’s festivals. The New Year may occur as early as January 21, and as late as February 21. Students will identify the importance of celebrating the New Year. They will also understand traditions and rituals, including paper cutting, special decorations, foods, and activities. The Lantern Festival concludes the New Years celebration. Students will learn the traditional meaning of lanterns in Chinese culture.
Program Format
1. 5 minute introduction2. 15-20 minutes of interaction with students3. 5 minutes for wrap-up and questions
1. 5 minute introduction2. 15-20 minutes of interaction with students3. 5 minutes for wrap-up and questions
Objectives
The participant will "travel" to China.They will "visit" Beijing and Wuhan.They will develop an appreciation for the Chinese written language.
The participant will "travel" to China.They will "visit" Beijing and Wuhan.They will develop an appreciation for the Chinese written language.
National Standards to which this program aligns
Foreign Language Standards: K-12Cultures: Gain knowledge and Understanding of Other CulturesStandard 2.1 Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the cultureStudies.Standard 2.2 Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the products and perspectives of the culture studied.Standard 3.2 Students acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that are only available through the foreign language and its culture.Standard 4.2 Students demonstrate understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons of the cultures studied and their own.Social Studies Standards K-12The World in Spatial Terms-Understand how to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information from a spatial perspective.-Understand how to use mental maps to organize information about people, places, and environments in a spatial context.-Understand how to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth’s surface.Places and Regions-Understand the physical and human characteristics of places.-Understand that people create regions to interpret Earth’s complexity-Understand how culture and experience influence people’s perceptions of places and regions.Physical Systems-Understand the physical processes that shape the pattern of Earth’s surface.-Understand the characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth’s surfaceHuman Systems-Understand the characteristics, distribution, and complexity of Earth’s cultural mosaics.Understand the patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth’s surface.-Understand the processes, patterns, and functions of human settlement.-Understand how the forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth’s surface.Environment and Society-Understand how human actions modify the physical environment.-Understand how physical systems affect human systems.-Understand the changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.The Use of Geography-Understand how to apply geography to interpret the past.-Understand how to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future.
Foreign Language Standards: K-12Cultures: Gain knowledge and Understanding of Other CulturesStandard 2.1 Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the cultureStudies.Standard 2.2 Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the products and perspectives of the culture studied.Standard 3.2 Students acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that are only available through the foreign language and its culture.Standard 4.2 Students demonstrate understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons of the cultures studied and their own.Social Studies Standards K-12The World in Spatial Terms-Understand how to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information from a spatial perspective.-Understand how to use mental maps to organize information about people, places, and environments in a spatial context.-Understand how to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth’s surface.Places and Regions-Understand the physical and human characteristics of places.-Understand that people create regions to interpret Earth’s complexity-Understand how culture and experience influence people’s perceptions of places and regions.Physical Systems-Understand the physical processes that shape the pattern of Earth’s surface.-Understand the characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth’s surfaceHuman Systems-Understand the characteristics, distribution, and complexity of Earth’s cultural mosaics.Understand the patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth’s surface.-Understand the processes, patterns, and functions of human settlement.-Understand how the forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth’s surface.Environment and Society-Understand how human actions modify the physical environment.-Understand how physical systems affect human systems.-Understand the changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.The Use of Geography-Understand how to apply geography to interpret the past.-Understand how to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future.
State Standards to which this program aligns
In Kansas, the Task Force on Chinese Language Training in 2006 set the following goals: • By 2011, all K-12 students in Kansas should have the opportunity for exposure to Mandarin Chinese, whether in traditional classroom settings, through interactive distance learning (IDL) or other distance learning platforms, in after-school and summer programs, or as a part of introductory would language sessions.• By 2016, Mandarin Chinese should be one of the three most-taught languages in Kansas schools, measured both by the number of students enrolled and by the number of schools offering the language.
In Kansas, the Task Force on Chinese Language Training in 2006 set the following goals: • By 2011, all K-12 students in Kansas should have the opportunity for exposure to Mandarin Chinese, whether in traditional classroom settings, through interactive distance learning (IDL) or other distance learning platforms, in after-school and summer programs, or as a part of introductory would language sessions.• By 2016, Mandarin Chinese should be one of the three most-taught languages in Kansas schools, measured both by the number of students enrolled and by the number of schools offering the language.
Program Length
K-5 programs are 30 minutes in length. 6-12 programs are 30-45 minutes in length.
K-5 programs are 30 minutes in length. 6-12 programs are 30-45 minutes in length.
By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
This program is by request with a minimum of 2 weeks notice. Available times are 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 2:30 p.m., CST.
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Interactive Cost: $125.00Point to Point Cost: $125.00By Request/On Demand Cost: $125.00
Interactive Cost: $125.00Point to Point Cost: $125.00By Request/On Demand Cost: $125.00
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Program Fee Notes
PO must be received prior to connection date. (If cancellation occurs due to weather, etc..., site will not be penalized to reschedule.)Please send PO to:The Service Center at ClearwaterUSD 628 - South Central KS Education Service Center13939 Diagonal RoadClearwater, KS 67026
PO must be received prior to connection date. (If cancellation occurs due to weather, etc..., site will not be penalized to reschedule.)Please send PO to:The Service Center at ClearwaterUSD 628 - South Central KS Education Service Center13939 Diagonal RoadClearwater, KS 67026
Cancellation Policy
We will not charge for programs canceled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice.
We will not charge for programs canceled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice.
Is video taping allowed?
No
No
Video Taping Notes
You may not videotape any program without prior permission.
You may not videotape any program without prior permission.
The Provider broadcasts over
IPInternet 2
IPInternet 2
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
minimum speed 384Kmaximum speed 768KWe will dial out to your school using our bridge.
minimum speed 384Kmaximum speed 768KWe will dial out to your school using our bridge.
Arrangements may be made with special needs.
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