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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Grade 6 Social Studies: Silk Road

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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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Chinese

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Chinese. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
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University of Washington

Visual Sourcebook for Chinese Civilization: Map of Song Dynasty

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the Song Dynasty showing elevation of the area and cities.
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Read Works

Read Works: Celebrations Around the World

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about festivals and celebrations from different countries around the world. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in classifying and categorizing.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Tibetans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Tibetans. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Qin Mountains

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Britannica.com has a brief description of the Qin Mountains, also known as Tsinling Mountains. The article in full is only available with a subscription.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: National Geographic Survey

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] How much do you know about the world around us? Questions provided by National Geographic Survey. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/roper2006/findings.html
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Changjiang Plain Evergreen Forests

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the geography of the Chiangjiang Plain in China, its ecology, its conservation status, and threats to its biodiversity. (Published: August 3, 2007)
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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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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Mongolian Plateau

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Britannica.com provides a good description of the Mongolian Plateau.
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World Atlas

World Atlas: Taiwan

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive website on Taiwan. Includes colored maps, geographic information, and articles. Click on any tab above the maps to find much more information on topics such as famous Taiwanese, flags, symbols, travel, weather, and lots...
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Columbia University

Asia for Educators: Outline Maps

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The outline maps are designed to be used as transparencies that can be overlaid on an overhead projector to demonstrate the diversity of China's physical and cultural geography. Copies can be printed out and reproduced also for student...
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University of Washington

A Visual Sourcebook of Chinese Civilization [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The goal of this "visual sourcebook" is to add to the material teachers can use to help theirstudents understand Chinese history, culture, and society. It was not designed to standalone; we assume that teachers who use it will also...
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Other

The Yangtze River

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a personal travelogue of various sites along the Yangtze river.

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