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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Chinese History

For Students 2nd - 6th
Brief overview outlines ancient Chinese history and the dynasties of ancient China. Students get a sense of progression of one of the oldest civilizations in history.
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US National Archives

Nara: Teaching With Documents: Affidavit and Flyers: Chinese Boycott Case

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson plan that includes a history of Chinese labor in America and pertinent historical documents and analysis sheets about the Chinese Boycott Case.
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Peabody Essex Museum

Peabody Essex Museum: Perfect Imbalance: Exploring Chinese Aesthetics

For Students 9th - 10th
An exploration of Chinese Aesthetics. Includes images and descriptions of artifacts, the history of Chinese art, and lesson plans.
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Other

At Tiananmen Square

For Students 3rd - 5th
Tiananmen Square is a modern creation, China being a land where large public gathering places were not traditionally built. See a video of the people gathered together at the end of the day to watch the Chinese flag come down. Read the...
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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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The British Museum

The British Museum: Ancient China: Tombs and Ancestors

For Students 9th - 10th
An engaging site that features ancient China's beliefs of afterlife. Students can explore an ancient tomb and learn about its important artifacts. There is also an ancient Chinese story and a game about the tomb.
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California Digital Library

Loc: The Chinese in California 1850 1925

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent overview of the Chinese experience in California complete with historical photos and primary documents. Site provides information on San Francisco's Chinatown, the anti-Chinese Movement, and Chinese laborers.
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Website
Other

China Vista: Ancient Chinese Fables

For Students 9th - 10th
Fables have enriched the Chinese language and the morals of these tales have found their way into the Chinese language. Six popular ancient Chinese fables are found here in Chinese and English.
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International Institute of Social History

International Institute of Social History:fully Criticize the Chinese Khrushchev

For Students 9th - 10th
From the International Institute of Social History this is "Fully criticize the Chinese Khrushchev from a political, ideological and theoretical perspective" a Chinese political propaganda poster by an unknown designer, 1967.
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International Institute of Social History

International Institute of Social History: Resolutely Destroy All Enemies Who Da

For Students 9th - 10th
From the International Institute of Social History this is "Resolutely destroy all enemies who dare to encroach upon us!" a Chinese political propaganda poster by the artists of the Political Department of the Zhejiang Military Region of...
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International Institute of Social History

International Institute of Social History: Advance Bravely Along the Road of Soc

For Students 9th - 10th
From the International Institute of Social History this is "Advance bravely along the road of socialism with Chinese characteristics" a Chinese political propaganda poster by Peng Bin, Zheng Hongliu, Xu Baozhong, and Cui Yong, 1989.
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International Institute of Social History

International Institute of Social History: Chinese Women Volleyball Team

For Students 9th - 10th
From the International Institute of Social History this is "Chinese women volleyball team" a Chinese political propaganda poster by He Duojun, 1990.
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The British Museum

British Museum: Explore World Cultuers: Ancient China

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the art of the ancient Chinese in this historical overview and image gallery of Chinese art with detailed descriptions, from the collection of the British Museum.
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Handout
Central Pacific Railroad Photographic History Museum

Cprr History Museum: Chinese Laborers and Construction of the Central Pacific

For Students 9th - 10th
An article from the Utah Quarterly, Vol. 37, No. 1, by George Kraus, recounts the decision to use Chinese laborers in building the Central Pacific Railroad. Many primary source documents included as well as supplemental direct quotes in...
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Canadian Museum of History

Canadian Museum of History: Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
This article is easy to navigate for students of all ages. Provides examples of Chinese artwork: plants and flowers, birds, mammals, landscapes, portraits, semi-realist landscapes, symbolic art, and abstract art.
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International Institute of Social History

International Institute of Social History: Long Live the Victory of the Revoluti

For Students 9th - 10th
From the International Institute of Social History this is "Long live the victory of the revolutionary cultural line of Chairman Mao" a Chinese political propaganda poster by an unknown designer, 1967.
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International Institute of Social History

International Institute of Social History: With Regard to the Great Teacher

For Students 9th - 10th
From the International Institute of Social History this is "With regard to the great teacher Chairman Mao, cherish the word 'Loyalty'. With regard to the great Mao Zedong Thought, vigorously stress the word 'Usefullness'." a Chinese...
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International Institute of Social History

International Institute of Social History:the Revolutionary Committees Are Good

For Students 9th - 10th
From the International Institute of Social History this is "The Revolutionary Committees are good" a Chinese political propaganda poster by an unknown designer, 1968.
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International Institute of Social History

International Institute of Social History: Go Among the Workers, Peasants and So

For Students 9th - 10th
From the International Institute of Social History this is "Go among the workers, peasants and soldiers, and into the thick of struggle!" a Chinese political propaganda poster by an unknown designer, ca. 1967-1972.
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International Institute of Social History

International Institute of Social History: Keep the Country in Heart and the Who

For Students 9th - 10th
From the International Institute of Social History this is "Keep the country in heart and the whole world in mind!" a Chinese political propaganda poster by an unknown designer, ca. 1967-1972.
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International Institute of Social History

International Institute of Social History: In Industry, Learn From Daqing

For Students 9th - 10th
From the International Institute of Social History this is "In industry, learn from Daqing" a Chinese political propaganda poster by an unknown designer, 1971.
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International Institute of Social History

International Institute of Social History: Carry Forward the Revolutionary Spiri

For Students 9th - 10th
From the International Institute of Social History this is "Carry forward the revolutionary spirit of Lu Xun" a Chinese political propaganda poster by an unknown designer, ca. 1970-1975.
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International Institute of Social History

International Institute of Social History: Happy That Pulling Up Seedlings No Lo

For Students 9th - 10th
From the International Institute of Social History this is "Happy that pulling up seedlings no longer needs bending the waist" a Chinese political propaganda poster by an unknown designer, ca. 1970-1975.
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International Institute of Social History

International Institute of Social History: Representatives of Brother Nationalit

For Students 9th - 10th
From the International Institute of Social History this is "Representatives of brother nationalities visit a textile machinery plant" a Chinese political propaganda poster by an unknown designer, ca. 1970-1975.

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