1. Focus Learner (Hook) - Begin the lesson by showing a picture of HMoob New Year in Santa Ana in 1984 https://ucdavis.box.com/s/3g7z930y3w3e3q58vynf0jzulvmrvai7. 

2. Next show photo two of Merced New Year in 2008  https://ucdavis.box.com/s/3gjhab7wtls8k9v5xvwjaoskk5bx5qy6. 

In small groups, students will look and share what they See, Think, and Wonder. Students will write it down and share it with the class. 

3. Establish Connection - Ask students what they know about the HMoob New Year celebration by looking at the details of the images, and when the HMoob New Year Celebrations are held. 

4. Establish Purpose - Explain when the HMoob New Year Celebrations are usually held and the purpose of the New Year Celebration using the following information. This will help establish a general understanding of the HMoob New Year Celebration: 
   • “The HMoob New Year Celebration is usually held near the end of the harvest season and held across different cities/towns that have a sizable HMoob population. It marks the end of the year and the beginning of the new year, and the new harvest season. In the United States, HMoob New Year Celebrations start around September and end in December in California. The celebration brings together the community to celebrate through food and talents. The HMoob New Year is also a place for singles to meet and court through cultural activities, such as ball-tossing, traditional folk songs, and others.” -Thong Vang, 2023

5. Explore - Watch the video “Bee Cher Teng Yang - Hmong New Year Traditions” (18:33 minutes) 
   (see primary source: https://vimeo.com/974457392)
   1. Based on the documentary, what did you learn about other aspects of the HMoob New Year celebration? 
   2. Historically, how is the new year important for HMoob people?
   3. What are the unique aspects of the HMoob New Year Celebration? 

6. Explain
   1. Discuss how HMoob New Year Celebration is a practice to preserve and pass down their own histories.
   2. Explain to students how diverse communities have different ways to celebrate their end-of-the-year celebration.
   3. Check for understanding with thumbs up, thumbs down.

7. Observe and Analyze - Revisit the previously shown photos. 
   1. Examine and identify the features in the modern and old photos of the HMoob New Year Celebrations. 
   2. Compare and contrast the two different photos with the whole class. Teachers or students can volunteer to write common notes on the board.

8. Reflect
   1. Prompt students to discuss: How does your community or family celebrate the new year?
   2. Ask students to illustrate how they celebrate the new year, using one of the assessment options:
      • Draw a photo showing how students celebrate their new year. This can be a drawing on paper or on an online application. 
      • Write a short paragraph describing how students celebrate their new year. This can be written or typed out.
      • Record a short clip describing how students celebrate their new year. Students can utilize a video editing application for this on their personal devices.
   3. Share Time: Allow for students to share their assessment products. Presentations can take the form of: whole class or small group presentations, gallery walk, Give One/Get One, or Lines of Communication.
   4. Reflection: Have students consider the following question: 
      • What are the similarities and differences between their way of celebrating the new year compared to the HMoob New Year celebration?
        • This can be collected on an exit ticket.