The document provides a class plan for teaching 11th grade students about the Chinese New Year. The plan includes identifying information, the topic of Chinese New Year, and learning objectives for students to understand the festival as an important tradition celebrated around the world. It then provides background information on the origins and mythology behind Chinese New Year, describing the story of how the mythical Nian beast was captured. The summary also notes Chinese New Year is celebrated in countries with large Chinese populations and is now a public holiday in many places. Students will learn about and discuss different aspects of the festival through activities, games, and evaluations.