Curated OER
Following the Great Wall of China
Students investigate the building of the Great Wall of China during the Ming Dynasty and utilize the story of the wall to examine some of the history of China.
Curated OER
Asia Crossword
In this geography worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle on the continent of Asia. They answer 21 questions related to the type of government systems found, capital cities, deepest lake, and lowest population density.
Curated OER
Following the Great Wall of China
Students explore the Great Wall of China. They participate in three activities to become familiar with the geography of China and Chinese names. Students explore the size of the wall by examining an interactive web site. They write a...
BBC
Bbc: Cbbc News Round Special: China
This is a wonderful, image-packed introduction to China for younger students. Read short summaries about Chinese history, culture, and government, and then take a virtual tour of Chinese landmarks; learn about Chinese New Year, the signs...
Other
British Museum: Imperial China
Visual and textual resources about imperial China, including chronology, primary sources, and maps.
China State Council Information Office and the China International Publishing Group
China.org.cn: Plateaus
Extensive examination of the plateaus in China. Includes a look at how plateaus and rivers affect the geography of China.
University of Maryland
The First Imperial Period
This resource focuses on the bureaucratic system created by the King of Qin. Includes information about Qin's rule in general, including his part in creation in The Great Wall, his harsh treatment of his people, his use of legalism and...
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Construction of Great Wall Begins
A brief description of the building of the Great Wall of China. Why it was built, who built it, its measurements, what building materials were used, and its purpose.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: All About China
At this site from Enchanted Learning, you can learn all about China, view a map, and try some of the activities provided. Activities include printing out China's map and coloring it and learning Chinese numbers from 1 to 10.
Other
Chinavista: The Great Wall, a Virtual Tour
This sight provides historical information as well as pictures on the Great Wall of China in an online virtual tour.
Other
People and Places of the World: Great Wall 2005
Here is a collection of beautiful photos of the Great Wall of China. Photos are accompanied with notes about the Wall, its sections, and its symbolism.
Other
World Heritage Sites in China
Information about historical and other sites in China that have been declared World Heritage Sites. Photos, virtual tours, and maps are available for sites like the Summer Palace in Beijing, the Great Wall, the Chengde Mountain Resort,...
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: China
Here is an interactive & printable crossword puzzle developed by the New York Times Learning Network. The theme of this puzzle is China.
Other
Connected Globe: The Great Wall
A personal account of someone's visit to the Great Wall of China. Features great pictures of the wall.
NASA
Nasa: Great Wall of China From Space
Proof that you can see the Great Wall from space, but you can't see it from the moon.