Curated OER
Shanghai: Old Meets New
In this editing activity, 5th graders read, analyze and proofread/edit the text "Shanghai: Old meets New". Students correct all the errors they find within the text.
Curated OER
East Asian Studies Seminar
Students explore the economic impact of Hong Kong and Shanghai. They research the political and social importance of each city. After completing research, pupils create a presentation supporting their view of which city will be the...
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...
PBS
Pbs: Journey to Planet Earth: Urban Explosion
From the "Journey to Planet Earth" series, PBS takes a look at the world's exploding urban population. Includes video clips and educational resources.
Columbia University
Ling Long Women's Magazine, Shanghai 1931 to 1937
Chinese social and cultural history will benefit greatly from the preservation of a nearly complete run (228 of 298 issues) of Ling Lung, a weekly Chinese women's magazine published in Shanghai from 1931 to 1937.
Globio
Glossopedia: China
China is the second largest country in Asia with the largest population in the world. This article discusses China's long history, many inventions, and basic cultural information. China's varied topography is introduced as well as...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Where in China Is...?: The Story of China
Play this mapping game with your students to test their knowledge of China. Players start this game with 5000 miles and lose 500 miles for every incorrect answer. The challenge is to get to Shanghai before running out of miles.
Read Works
Read Works: Ancient China: Travel Journal Part 1
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage consists of a journal that shares information about a trip to Shanghai, China. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and...
Read Works
Read Works: China Today: China's Biggest Cities
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Beijing and Shanghai, two large cities in China. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Victoria and Albert Museum
Victoria and Albert Museum: China Design Now
With this resource, students explore China's coastal cities and experience the country's creative landscape. The cities examined are Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Beijing. The resource consists of pictures, information about the exhibition,...
Other
Virtual China
Enjoy an armchair trip through China. Pictures are provided from Beijing, The West, the Southwest, the South, the Northeast, Shanghai, and the Forbidden City.
Other
China Discover: Shanghai
Get to know the Chinese city of Shanghai. Although this is a tourist site, there is a useful amount of information concerning early beginnings, history and historic sights, politics, and the current modern day city.