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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Forbidden City

For Students 9th - 10th
The Forbidden City is a large precinct of red walls and yellow glazed roof tiles located in the heart of China's capital, Beijing. As its name suggests, the precinct is a micro-city in its own right. This article describes the...
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Alison's Wonderland: Tour of Forbidden City

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is a gallery of pictures with text, kind of like a tour. There are many good pictures and explanations about the Forbidden City. Follow the "tour" by clicking NEXT under the pictures.
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Virtual China

For Students 9th - 10th
Enjoy an armchair trip through China. Pictures are provided from Beijing, The West, the Southwest, the South, the Northeast, Shanghai, and the Forbidden City.
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Beijing: The Temple of Heaven

For Students 9th - 10th
Very descriptive article with historical and physical information on the Temple.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids History: Forbidden City of Ancient China

For Students 3rd - 8th
Kids learn about the Forbidden City of Ancient China. A giant palace built for the emperor in Beijing city by the Ming Dynasty. Includes quiz and audio recording of text.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Tiananmen Square Massacre

For Students 9th - 10th
Article provides detailed facts and a summary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre in Beijing, China on June 4, 1989.
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Curated OER

City

For Students Pre-K - 1st
city
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China Capital

For Students Pre-K - 1st
China capital
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Photograph:aerial View of the Haidian District, Northwestern Beijing, China.

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from Britannica.com provides information on Peking, the city and a general recap of the city's history.