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Animals of China and in Asia

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students write an animal report. In this research activity, students use varied reference materials to find information about animals that live in China and Asia. They write a report about an animal and complete extension activities such...
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One Nation: Two Futures?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore China's modernization and the economic and social consequences.  In this economics lesson students view video on China and use the Internet to do research.
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ABC Book of Words

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students make a book.  In this vocabulary lesson, students brainstorm vocabulary words about China, write the words in alphabetical order, discuss the meanings of each word and make a book of the words.
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Vietnam War and Kent State Questions

For Students 9th
In this World History lesson, 9th graders read and answer short answer questions using the World History textbook.
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China Alphabetical Order

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this alphabetical order worksheet, students examine 8 China-related words then write them in correct alphabetical order.
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The Giant Panda

For Students 1st
In this the giant panda worksheet, 1st graders write the answers to three questions about the giant panda.
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Sailing West: Admiral Zheng He's Voyages

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Zheng He learning exercise, learners read about the famous Chinese explorer Zheng He and answer fill in the blanks and short answer questions about him. Students complete 22 questions total.
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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. For this geography lesson, students color two maps and label various points of interest in China. Finally, students draw their own...
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Why is rice important?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders examine why rice is so important to the world. In this agriculture lesson, 2nd graders discover the origins of rice farming. Students study how many countries depend on rice for survival. Students research countries and...
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The Three Gorges: Should Nature or Technology Reign?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine the construction of the Three Gorges Dam in China. For this Three Gorges Dam lesson, students research Internet sources pertaining to the dam. Learners discuss the geography and culture of East China as they prepare for...
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People's Republic of China Flag

For Students 4th - 6th
In this People's Republic of China flag worksheet, learners read about the flag, its symbolism and its history, then color it according to directions.
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The Tibet Question

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine the history or relations between China and Tibet. For this research skills lesson, students investigate the relationship between Tibet and China as they explore provided Internet links. Students write position papers and...
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Treasures Along the Silk Roads

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the travels of the Silk road.  In this Ancient China lesson, 9th graders analyze slides of artifacts as cultural and social representations of the Silk Road civilizations.  Students create a word map and creative...
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Betting on China

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the USA Today articles about the economic rise and dominance of China. In this Chinese economy lesson, students read the article about China as an economic threat to the United States. Students study a pie chart and...
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The Geography of China

For Students 7th - 11th
In this online interactive social studies worksheet, learners respond to 9 multiple choice questions regarding the geography of China. Students may check their answers immediately.
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Do the Research! China

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this research worksheet, students use the Internet or other research methods to answer 4 questions about the geography and people of China.
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China Journal Response

For Students 5th - 6th
In this China journal response learning exercise, students imagine they are asked to take a job promotion in China. Students write about what part of the country they would want to live in and why.
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China: Web Planner

For Students 4th - 6th
In this China web planner graphic organizer, students fill the web graphic organizer as they plan a report, poster, or presentation about China. They write key areas of study on each of web spokes, and write facts and key words near the...
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China Poem Writing Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this writing worksheet, students use the given form, which is shaped like an outline map of China, to write a poem about the country. They write an acrostic poem by starting each phrase with the letter that is on the line.
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Famous People of China

For Students 5th - 6th
In this writing worksheet, students choose a famous person from China to research and write a report detailing that persons life on the lines provided.
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Ancient China

For Students 6th - 8th
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words that are related to China and the answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Chinese New Year: Paper Lanterns Lesson Plan

For Teachers 1st
First graders examine a typical Chinese New Year celebration. As a class, they identify the traditions and values used and discuss how they are unique to China. To end the lesson, they take measurements to make their own paper lantern...
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Boxer Rebellion

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students research China and the Boxer Rebellion. In groups, they gather information using the internet and other sources. Students participate in a simulation where they become foreign correspondents for a local television station. One...
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Story Of Silk

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students discover the use of silk found in China while conducting research using a variety of resources. They read "The Empress And The Silkworm" as a literature study to establish the context of the lesson. Then students unwrap a cocoon...