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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: China Today: China's Population

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the population grown in China. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Website
Other

Institute for Advanced Technology in the Humanities: Xiakou

For Students 9th - 10th
All features of the Xiakou village in the western Sichuan Province of China from the rich history, folklore, subsistence, etc. are found in this comprehensive project.
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Website
Other

A Digital Artist: On the Road in China

For Students 9th - 10th
Vivid imagery of China is captured on this fascinating web site. Find photo journals, paintings, interactive movies, and more.
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Article
Scholastic

Scholastic News: China's New President

For Students 3rd - 8th
This article provides an introduction to China's political system, including how leaders are selected.
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Article
CNN

Cnn en Espanol: Week of 11 18 13: China Permitira Tener Mas De Un Hijo

For Students 9th - 10th
In Spanish. Article reports on the announcement that China will slightly relax its position on allowing families to have just one child.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: China u.s. Quiz: Test Your China Iq

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your knowledge of Chinese and U.S. geography, government, and economics with this 13-question interactive quiz. Discover which country outdoes the other in military strength, consumer health and spending, and other similar categories.
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Interactive
New York Times

New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: China

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Here is an interactive & printable crossword puzzle developed by the New York Times Learning Network. The theme of this puzzle is China.
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Interactive
Other

Virtual China

For Students 9th - 10th
Enjoy an armchair trip through China. Pictures are provided from Beijing, The West, the Southwest, the South, the Northeast, Shanghai, and the Forbidden City.
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Handout
City University of New York

Chinese Cultural Studies: Women in China: Past and the Present

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the equality problems women in China face even though things have changed since 1949. Includes information on divorce.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: China History and Timeline Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the Chinese dynasties, emperors, wars, the Republican era, and the communist revolution on this site. Site includes some history and a timeline of the country of China.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: China

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart incorporates many interesting facts about China. It is great to use for the Chinese New Year or to learn about the culture.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: China Pretest

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a pretest that contains Activote questions about China's history, culture, geography, and climate.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: China Test

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart-based test contains Activote questions about China's history, culture, geography, and climate.
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Website
Other

E Beijing

For Students 9th - 10th
At eBeijing, the official portal of the municipal government of Beijing, find information about city government, the history of Beijing, local cuisine, famous city landmarks, and similar topics. Also find the latest news from China's...
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Handout
PBS

Pbs: Commanding Heights: Mao Zedong

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a great biography of Mao Zedong (1893-1976). Looks at his early life, political activism, military leadership, unifying China, and policies implemented under his rule. A great site for learning about Chinese History in the 20th...
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Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Power of Developers

For Students 9th - 10th
This Wide Angle video features a peasant family in China that is caught in a land rights dispute with no apparent solution in sight.
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Unit Plan
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Zoom School: China

For Students 1st - 4th
Learn about the fourth-largest country in the world at this site from Zoom School. Explore China's Great Wall, its people, animals, and more, and find maps and basic information about its geography, flag, government, and so on.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: China

For Students 1st - 9th
The history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of China is described on this site.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: President Nixon Goes to China

For Students 3rd - 8th
Much of our dependence on Chinese-manufactured consumer goods owes itself to the diplomatic efforts of President Richard M. Nixon. Learn how this historic relationship began during the early 1970s.
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Unit Plan
The Franklin Institute

The Franklin Institute: China

For Students 3rd - 5th
Resource created by first and third grade students. Contains a Chinese calendar, numbers, paper making, and "The ABC's of China." Young students will enjoy exploring this site.
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Graphic
George Mason University

George Mason University: Be the Historian: What Is Its Date?

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a close look at the differences between different eras of print of the 10-yuan bill from the People's Republic of China. Understand the ways the bill has changed along with the society of China since 1965.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: China Flag

For Students 9th - 10th
The national flag of the People's Republic of China, a country in East Asia.
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Website
British Library

British Library: International Dunhuang Project: Chinese Astronomy Resource

For Students 9th - 10th
Using the early Dunhuang Star Atlas, an important historical and scientific document of the sky seen from China dating from before AD 700, learn about astronomical history from the perspective of China. Find resources and analysis that...
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Chinese Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
This article gives a thorough description of the events that lead up to the Chinese Civil War, breaking down the people and events that lead to a historical change that touched the world. Includes links to terms and people that may need...