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In The Leaves Lesson Plan

For Teachers K
Students are exposed to Chinese characters. In this multicultural early childhood lesson plan, students identify objects by using folding cards which have Chinese characters on one side and the English equivalent on the other.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Stories of Status Symbols

For Teachers K - 5th
A good writer needs to be observant and have an imagination. Hone those creative writing skills with an activity inspired by a very old Chinese artifact. Learners examine the piece Mandarin Duck Rank Badge, and then write a story from...
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Unit Plan
Curated OER

Languages

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students study the different aspects of learning different language as a student in the UK. They discuss it with classmates, read about it and examine how to say hello in fifteen different languages. They examine the use of Mandarin...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Reading Review for Grade 4 (4.2)

For Teachers 4th
In this reading review for grade 4 (4.2) worksheet, 4th graders answer 25 multiple choice comprehension questions in standardized test format from 6 passages.
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Unit Plan
Curated OER

Beyond Chopsticks and Rice

For Teachers 8th
Students explore the stereotypical American images of China. In this English and World History lesson, students read a novel to become familiar with China and its people. Students research various events in China's history and report...
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Handout
Other

Online Chinese Tools, With Chinese English Dictionary

For Students 9th - 10th
A great site that provides tools to assist people learning and using the Chinese language. Resources include flashcards, pinyin converter, Chinese-English dictionary, calendar converter, Chinese number and currency converter, and more.
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Website
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Mandarin Daily News for Kids

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The Mandarin Daily News is a well-established children's newspaper published in Taiwan for elementary and middle level students and their teachers and parents. The site includes world and local news stories, as well as news on topics of...
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Unit Plan
Language Guide

Language Guide: Mandarin Chinese Vocabulary

For Students 3rd - 8th
Useful resource for learning everyday Chinese vocabulary -- roll over each image to hear the correct pronunciation and see how the word is written. Corresponding English section (and other languages) makes this site a useful tool for ESL...
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Read Works

Read Works: Why Learn Chinese

For Teachers 3rd Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about why some third-graders are learning to speak Mandarin. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in drawing conclusions.
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Handout
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Mdbg: Word Dictionary Basic

For Students 9th - 10th
A basic word dictionary, aimed at learners of Chinese; a useful resource for Chinese English language learners as well. Search either by Chinese, Pinyin or English Definition. Audio is in Chinese Mandarin pinyin.
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Mdbg: Word Dictionary Advanced

For Students 9th - 10th
The word dictionary aimed at learners of Chinese; a useful resource for Chinese English language learners as well; it contains information about Chinese words, consisting of one or more characters. Each entry in the word dictionary...
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Website
University of Washington

Neuroscience for Kids Other Translations

For Students 9th - 10th
Translations of Neuroscience for Kids, an excellent site on the brain and brain science by neuroscientists at the University of Washington. Includes Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), Portuguese, Italian, Slovene, and Korean. Translations...
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Website
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Directory of Two Way Bilingual Immersion Programs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An excellent reference for anyone planning a two-way bilingual program, or needing to contact an existing program. Links directly to the schools listed.

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