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Unit Plan
Choices Program, Brown University

Choices: The Umbrella Movement: Protests in Hong Kong

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module uses multi-media sources to teach about the relationship between China and Hong Kong. Students use primary source material to analyze the recent protests in Hong Kong and explore the symbols and messages that protesters...
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Other

China, the Homeland of Tea

For Students 9th - 10th
China is the homeland of tea, the beverage that is consumed by the largest number of people. The categories of tea, tea production, and advantages of tea-drinking are all discussed here.
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Article
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Carnegie Endowment for Intl. Peace: China's Economic Prospects 2006 2020 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
In this April 2007 paper, the report provides forecast on how well the Chinese economy will grow and also examines the problems that will occur as a result of this strong growth. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
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Article
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Carnegie Endowment: China & Intellectual Property Rights [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
In this paper the author argues that China is still weak on enforcing intellectual property laws and that foreign companies should take steps to protect their rights in the Chinese legal system. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Political Economy of Chinese Reform

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Peruse these resources and apply them to lessons regarding the development of China's economic plans.
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Political Economy of Chinese Reform

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Peruse these resources and apply them to lessons regarding the development of China's economic plans.
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Graphic
George Mason University

George Mason University: Be the Historian: What Is Its Date?

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a close look at the differences between different eras of print of the 10-yuan bill from the People's Republic of China. Understand the ways the bill has changed along with the society of China since 1965.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Home Village

For Students 9th - 10th
In this video segment from Wide Angle, tour a village in the rural Chinese countryside.
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Lesson Plan
University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Early Trade With China

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a unit overview of the economic trading history of China.
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Primary
University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Early Trade With China: Early American Trade Routes to China [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Once the colonies gained their independence, American ships began to search the oceansfor markets to replace the British colonial markets from which they were now excluded (theWest Indies) or in which they were subjected to heavy tax...
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Primary
University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Early American Trade With China: Log of the Empress of China [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The following are excerpts from logs of the Empress of China, the first American ship to sail toChina after American independence. The ship left New York on February 22, 1784 and reached Canton on August 28. All excerpts are taken from...
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Primary
University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Early American Trade With China: John Swift's Letter Home [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The American ship Empress of China left New York on February 22, 1784 and arrived in Canton, China six months later on August 18. John White Swift, the ship's purser, wrote the following letter to his father in Philadelphia in July,...
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Frontline: China in the Red

For Students 9th - 10th
This PBS special showcases various topics concerning China in the 21st century. What are "ordinary Chinese" like? Will the country embrace democracy sooner or later? These discussions and more are available at this site. In addition,...
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Other

Demographia

For Students 9th - 10th
Tables of China's per capita income, gross domestic product, and population density by regions, administrative districts and other areas.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: China

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of China. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
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US Energy Information Administration

Energy Information Administration: China

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on China's economy and use of energy.
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Website
PBS

Pbs Teachers: China's Economy (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students will examine how the physical features of China influence its economy. They will compare and contrast the Chinese economy with that of the United States and discuss how the differences between the two influence...
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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Chinese Science

For Students 2nd - 7th
History for Kids overview on the science and innovations of ancient China. Students learn about the significant impact China made on the world with contributions in the fields of astronomy, chemistry, physics, meteorology and seismology.