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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Taiwan

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Taiwan, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
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Other

Ancient Mysteries: Gobi Desert Mysteries

For Students 9th - 10th
This site details information about the mysteries of the Gobi Desert, an area actually comprised more of mountains than desert. This site has a map of the Gobi area, photos of the Gobi, as well as links to information about ancient...
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Primary
Library of Congress

World Digital Library: Chinese Books, Manuscripts, Maps, and Prints: Map

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of primary source materials linked to a map that explore the history of China from 1200 B.C. to 1931. This is a world map with links on other continents as well, so zoom into China and click on a numbered circle. A popup...
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Website
Other

Canal Kids: Mundo (Natural & Historical World Wonders)

For Students 3rd - 5th
The "Mundo" area of Canal Kids highlights forty of the world's natural and historical wonders. Pick a location from the drop-down menu and get background information on the Parthenon, Mount Fuji, the Grand Canyon, the Great Wall of...
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Handout
Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Taiwan

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Taiwan. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It includes...
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Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Mount T'ai

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Britannica.com provides a brief description of Mount T'ai in China.
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Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Ch'iang T'ang

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Britannica.com provides a short description of the Ch'iang-t'ang plains in China. The article is only available in full through a subscription.
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Website
Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet: Hong Kong

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a brief history of Hong Kong, including a discussion of its return to mainland China in 1997. Includes information on demographics, geography, and culture as well.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Macau

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Macau.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Taiwan

For Students 1st - 9th
This site explores the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Taiwan.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Geology.com: China Map China Satellite Image

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this great satellite image of China from Google Earth. Scroll past the informative political map to see the image. There is more information about the country below the satellite map.
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Taiwan

For Students 9th - 10th
Great destination guide and country profile for Taiwan featuring background details, and numerous links to key information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government, and more.
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Tibet

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough reference directory for finding information on the Asian nation of Tibet which is part of the People's Republic of China. Content includes background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on...
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Macau

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of the Macau Special Administrative Region in China. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family...
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Man (Manchus)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Manchus of China. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: World Wonders

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about six famous landmarks: Mount Rushmore, Machu Picchu, the Great Sphinx, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Great Wall of China, and the Sydney Opera House. A question sheet is...
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Online Course
City University of New York

Brooklyn College Core 9: Chinese Culture Page

For Students 9th - 10th
An online course regarding Chinese culture. Links and information concerning the nature of culture, Tiananmen, geography, language and early history, Chinese religions, gender and the World Wars.
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Hong Kong

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a country profile and comprehensive travel guide to Hong Kong, background details, and numerous links to key information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government,...
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Article
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Nepal

For Students 3rd - 8th
Nepal lies between China and India in South Asia. The country is slightly larger than the state of Arkansas. Nepal has the greatest altitude change of any location on Earth. The lowlands are at sea level and the mountains of the...
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Uzbeks

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Uzbeks in Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and China. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes,...
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Website
Other

Yangtze River: The Three Gorges Dam

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a good site for information on the Yangtze River, lists articles and other link sites.
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Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Plateau of Tibet

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Britannica.com provides a description of the Plateau of Tibet.
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Website
Other

Chinese Portayers: The Yangtze

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting viewpoint of the Yangtze! This site presents the River as a point of art through centuries of Chinese culture.
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Grade 6 Social Studies: Ancient Egypt

For Teachers 6th - 7th
This sample task contains a set of primary and authentic sources about the impact of geography on the development of civilization in Ancient Egypt.

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