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Three Mapping Activities

For Teachers 3rd - 6th

Students label three maps of China after being introduced to background information about the country. In this geography lesson, students color two maps and label various points of interest in China. Finally, students draw...

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The Yangtze River: Lifeline of China

For Teachers 6th - 8th

Students locate the Yangtze river on a map, and label major cities and landmarks. Students identify and interpret the diversity of the people living along the Yangtze. Students explain the pros and cons of the Three Gorges Dam project.

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Khan Academy: East Asia

For Students 9th - 10th

The complex and powerful states, dynasties, and civilizations that emerged in East Asia were strongly influenced by the environments in which they prospered. This article discusses the geographic features of China, Korea, and Japan.

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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Ed Online: The Three Gorges: Should Nature or Technology Reign?

For Teachers 9th - 10th

This is a site that will combine science and current events. Learners will learn about the Three Gorges hydroelectric project on China's Yangtze River then develop arguments on the benefits or disadvantages of the Three Gorges project....

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Chinese Portayers: The Yangtze

For Students 9th - 10th

An interesting viewpoint of the Yangtze! This site presents the River as a point of art through centuries of Chinese culture.

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Yangtze River: The Three Gorges Dam

For Students 9th - 10th

This is a good site for information on the Yangtze River, lists articles and other link sites.

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BBC

Bbc: White Horse Village Changing China

For Students 9th - 10th

A 2006 first-hand account that analyzes how the finishing of the Three Gorges Dam will create a new mega-city where a small village now exists. This article also explains how this could create an economic boom in China, making it an...

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Read Works: Ancient China: Travel Journal Part 2

For Teachers 2nd - 4th

[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage includes a journal that recounts the author's travels along the Yangtze River in China. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and...

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Read Works: China Today: China's Biggest Cities

For Teachers 3rd

[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.

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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Mamenchisauras

For Students 9th - 10th

The Canadian Museum of Nature looks the unusual and giant Mamenchisaurus.

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CNN

Cnn: China's Three Gorges Dam

For Students 9th - 10th

Article describes the raging controversy over the gigantic dam on the "Fabled Yangzi River." Decide for yourself; will this help China enough to warrant the environmental destruction?

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PBS

Pbs Teachers:china's Top Water Issues

For Students 9th - 10th

Investigate some of the most pressing water-related issues in China with this interactive map. Discover various viewpoints on topics such as dam construction, river flooding, sewage treatment and industrial pollution.

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Regent China Tours: Yangtze River in a Glance

For Students 9th - 10th

This travel site gives brief information and pictures about the Yangtze River, its surrounding areas, and things to do if you visit.

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River Systems of the World

For Students 9th - 10th

Find statistics about the many river systems of the world. Includes facts such as length, drainage area, cities, notable tributaries, and more. Also provides links to sites about some of the rivers.

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The Yangtze River

For Students 9th - 10th

This is a personal travelogue of various sites along the Yangtze river.

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