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Beijing: An Important City in China
Students investigate Beijing by reading an essay. In this Chinese Geography instructional activity, students read an essay written about Beijing and answer questions on a comprehension worksheet. Students may research Beijing further...
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China Fact Card
In this China fact card worksheet, students use the notes and picture provided to create a note card for study purposes.
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If I Had a Dream Worksheet
In this creative writing learning exercise, students explore China. Students write a short narrative describing what their typical day in China would be like.
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China: Word Unscramble
In this language arts and geography instructional activity, students analyze 10 scrambled words that pertain to China. Students unscramble the words. Students then write "some sentences" using the words.
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China Finals Word Search
In this social studies worksheet, students look for the words that are related to the theme of China in the word search. They also work on spelling skills.
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China's Geographical Features Word Search
In this China's Geographical Features word search, students identify types of land formations located in China. A list of mountains, hills, rivers and uplands is provided. An answer key is available for the 20 items.
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Words In The News: Luxury Cars in China
Students read and write about current events. They observe pictures of cars and order them from least expensive to most expensive. After discussing luxury cars, students read articles about luxury cars in China. From their reading,...
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Chinese Games
Students investigate the concepts related to the development of Chinese Games. They work with the teacher to point out important events in history that are related to their development and the influence of games upon the Chinese culture.
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Geography of Early China
Students research and identify the primary geographic features of China. They investigate which features isolated China, and identify the significance of the Hwang River to Early Chinese civilizations. Finally, they research the Silk...
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Ancient History
Students investigate the concept of water usage and conservation. The differences between modern and ancient practices are considered. They conduct research into the economic and social characteristics of ancient civilizations like Egypt...
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United Nations General Assembly
Students study China and the Chinese occupation of Tibet. They read position summaries/notes of China, Tibet and various foreign nations. Then they roleplay members of United Nations General Assembly and discuss and debate the topic.
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Symbolism: Finding the Hidden Meaning In Chinese Art
Learners study and interpret Chinese art to find its symbolism, or the "hidden meanings" in this middle level lesson well suited for the Language Arts or Art classroom. An enrichment activity is included that allows each student to write...
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Tomb Guardians
Students practice using compasses to find cardinal directions in this cross-curricular lesson plan about the Chinese art of tomb sculptures. The lesson plan also includes a creative lesson plan extension.
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Realism In Chinese Art
Students examine the artistic terms realism and idealism through the study of Chinese art and artifacts in this lesson for the Social Studies classroom. Evaluation is accomplished through an in-class essay.
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Chinese Ritual: The Death Ceremony
Pupils discuss the importance of the Death Ceremony in Chinese culture using Du Fu's poem "Fireflies" as a basis of information and create original poetry in the style of Poet Du Fu.
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A Caravan Of Camels
Fourth graders discuss the role the Silk Road had in trade and commerce practices in China during different Chinese dynasties. The lesson evaluation consists of individual student writing assignments.
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Chinese Characters And Calligraphy
Fourth graders select one or more Chinese characters and paint them on watercolor paper using information gathered about Chinese calligraphy. Chinese proverbs are also emphasized in this 4th grade art lesson.
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Pottery, Porcelain, And Posterity
Middle schoolers research and discuss the various ceramic techniques foudn throughout China's history using primary source documents and internet resources. This lesson emphasizes small learning groups.
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Storytelling: The Lantern Night Excursion Of Zhong Kui
Third graders create Chinese hand scrolls to tell the story: The Lantern Night Excursion Of Zhong Kui in this cross-curricular lesson for the third grade. The lesson is adaptable to many different grade/ability levels.
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Problem-Based Learning With Chinese Art
Students form small, cooperative learning groups, research a major Chinese dynasty and present their findings to the classroom in this multi-day lesson adaptable to many different age levels.
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Images of China
Pupils examine the Chinese poem "The River-Merchant's Wife: A Letter" by Li Po while comparing the different ways of "reading" an artwork in order to understand the differences between Chinese and American painting.
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The Fine Art of Paper-Cutting
Middle schoolers create original examples of the ancient Chinese Folk Art technique of Paper-Cutting in this middle-level activity highly adaptable for either the Art classroom or a Social Studies class.
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The Profound Simplicity Of Scrolls
Students create art scrolls in the Chinese style using individual examples of landscape pictures and poetry in this lesson for the middle-level Language Arts, Social Studies, or Art classroom.
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The Three Perfections
Young scholars discover the various styles, form, beauty, and grace of Chinese calligraphy by examining works of art from different eras in China's history. This lesson includes two possible enrichment activities.