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Columbia University

Columbia University: Asia for Educators: Timeline of Chinese Inventions

For Students 9th - 10th
This printable timeline details the ancient inventions that dramatically changed Chinese society and the world. Topics include early books, printing techniques, tea, silk, gunpowder, playing cards and paper.
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Graphic
University of Maryland

University of Maryland: Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource gives a timeline of Chinese dynasties along with the Chinese characters that represent them, as well as a list of emperors for each dynasty.
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Online Course
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: World History: Unit: Beginnings 600 Bce

For Students 9th - 10th
This virtual course from Khan Academy is a series of video tutorials and practice links that follow the world's prehistory through 600 BCE.
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Handout
Other

Chinavista: Chongyang Festival

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by Chinavista gives great information on the Chongyang Festival. The Chongyang Festival has been an important festival since ancient times. The story of Chongyang and how the customs were created are...
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Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Great Wall of China Facts

For Students 2nd - 8th
Provides many interesting facts about the Great Wall of China.
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Website
Other

World Heritage Sites in China

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about historical and other sites in China that have been declared World Heritage Sites. Photos, virtual tours, and maps are available for sites like the Summer Palace in Beijing, the Great Wall, the Chengde Mountain Resort,...
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Primary
Other

Silk Road Foundation: Travels of Fa Hsien Buddhist Pilgrim of Fifth Century

For Students 9th - 10th
A short history of China's famous early explorer and pilgrim who walked from central China to India and returned by sea to his homeland.
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Graphic
Other

World Coin Catalog: Ancient Chinese Empire (C.3500 589 Ce)

For Students 9th - 10th
At a site dedicated to coin collection, there is a great map of the ancient Chinese dynasties, about one sentence for the rise and fall of each dynasty, and links to ancient Chinese empire coin pages.
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Handout
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Sir Dig a Lot: Facts About Ancient China

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take a tour with Sir Dig-a-Lot and learn about ancient China, its major dynasties, and some important inventions that originated in China.
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Article
University of California

University of California Irvine: The Silk Road

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive information about the oldest known trade route of the Islamic World with China.
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Handout
Other

North China City Believed to Be Ancient Capital

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an article on Xingtai in North China's Hebei Province, which was probably one of the capital cities of the Shang Dynasty.
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Handout
Columbia University

Asia for Educators: China: Ancestral Rites and Divination

For Students 9th - 10th
Chinese ancestral rites and divination between 4000-1000 BCE.
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Online Course
Schools of California Online Resources for Education

Score: Ca Online Resources for Education: In Celebration of the Silk Road

For Students 3rd - 8th
A WebQuest that explores the Silk Road and its history.
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Activity
Other

The Silk Road Yesterday and Today: Map Assignment

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Assignment from virtual learning module in which students label a map of the Silk Road route with physical features, then take a virtual tour to research goods, artifacts and ideas traded along the way. Students also complete a graphic...
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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Chinese Daily Life

For Students 1st - 7th
History for Kids presents an overview of daily life in ancient China. Students get a sense of where people lived, what they ate, and what they did for a living.
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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Chinese Science

For Students 2nd - 7th
History for Kids overview on the science and innovations of ancient China. Students learn about the significant impact China made on the world with contributions in the fields of astronomy, chemistry, physics, meteorology and seismology.
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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Chinese Architecture

For Students 1st - 7th
Reference material gives us an overview of the architecture of ancient China, including the Great Wall, Forbidden City and religious temples.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: History: Ancient China for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Ancient China in history. The culture, art, empire, government, and family dynasties.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids History: Calendar of Ancient China

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore the calendar of Ancient China by learning the history, what the animal years mean, the legend, and fun facts on this site.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids History: Civil Service in Ancient China

For Students 3rd - 8th
In Ancient Chinese, government officials had to pass exams. This site explores the civil service in Ancient Chinese history.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids History: Art of Ancient China

For Students 3rd - 8th
Investigate the art of Ancient China including poetry, painting, calligraphy, silk, and porcelain on this website.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids History: Numbers and Colors in Ancient China

For Students 3rd - 8th
Why were some numbers lucky? What were the special colors and what did they mean? Students can learn about the numbers and colors of Ancient China.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids History: Timeline of Ancient China

For Students 3rd - 8th
Kids learn about the timeline and major events that occurred in Ancient China on this site.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids History: The Song Dynasty of Ancient China

For Students 1st - 9th
Explore the Song Dynasty of Ancient China including the Northern and Southern Song, advancements, culture, and government on this site.

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