Curated OER
So Many Inventions!
Students read two books about Chinese inventions such as the compass, kite or dominoes. They bring in examples of Chinese inventions from home and create a class gallery. They make a compass in class.
Curated OER
Early Imperial China
In this online interactive world history activity, students answer 8 multiple choice questions regarding Imperial China. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Curated OER
Later Imperial China (1)
In this online interactive world history instructional activity, students answer 9 multiple choice questions regarding imperial China. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Curated OER
Later Imperial China (2)
In this online interactive world history worksheet, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding Imperial China. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Other
British Museum: Imperial China
Visual and textual resources about imperial China, including chronology, primary sources, and maps.
University of Maryland
University of Maryland: The Imperial Era: Mongolian Interlude
Read about the interlude of Mongol rule in China with Kublai Khan establishing the Yuan dynasty. This introduced vast cultural changes in China.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Ming Dynasty (1368 1644)
This is a chronology, in outline form, of important events that occurred during the Ming Dynasty. Includes links to additional content.
Other
Denver Art Museum: Chinese Dragon Robe
From the Denver Art Museum, this is an exploration of the hidden meaning in the imagery that would decorate a traditional imperial Chinese Dragon Robe.
The British Museum
British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Imperial China
Historical overview of imperial China, with related image gallery of Chinese art objects.