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ESL Holiday Lessons: Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

For Students 6th - 10th
To practice their emerging language skills, English Learners read an article, "Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking." They complete six matching questions, 29 fill-in-the-blanks, 30 multiple choice questions, 12 word scramble...
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China

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the geography, culture and history of China. As a class, they discuss historical contributions to China, Confucius, and geographic features of the country. Pupils use the internet to answer questions about China.
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Yutopian: Qing Dynasty (1644 1911 a.d.)

For Students 9th - 10th
This history of the Qing Dynasty, including the reign of Emperor Xian Feng, is in timeline format and allows viewers to compare events within the dynasty to those worldwide.
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Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: The Great Qing Code: Law and Order During China's Last Dynasty [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Article and lesson on the evolution of Chinese law and order which reached its pinnacle during the Qing Dynasty. Includes article, map, primary source exceprt, and questions for discussion. In addition, students learn about the Qing Code...
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Peabody Essex Museum

Peabody Essex Museum: A Late Qing Dynasty Home

For Students 9th - 10th
A multimedia-rich exhibition that explores the traditional Chinese home of the Huang family. With excellent photographs and cross-sections of the structure of the home and its surroundings. Includes a fascinating genealogy of the family...
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Travel China Guide: Ming Dynasty

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a brief overview of the Ming Dynasty.
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Unesco: China: Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties

For Students 9th - 10th
It represents the addition of three Imperial Tombs of the Qing Dynasty in Liaoning to the Ming tombs inscribed in 2000 and 2003. The Three Imperial Tombs of the Qing Dynasty in Liaoning Province include the Yongling Tomb, the Fuling...
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Gurupedia: History of China

For Students 9th - 10th
Here's an article on the history of China, complete with information on prehistoric and ancient China, the Chinese Empire, the Mongols in China, the Ming and Qing dynasties, and the Republic of China.
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The Palace Museum: Selections From Sun Yingzhou's Ceramics Donation

For Students 9th - 10th
A wide collection of Chinese porcelain ceramics from the Jin, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties.
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Other

China the Beautiful: Classic Chinese Paintings

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides beautiful examples of Chinese paintings ranging from the Tang Dynasty to the 20th century. Although the majority of paintings are not accompanied by much information, the pictures alone are worth the visit.
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Columbia University

Columbia University: Asia for Educations: Recording the Grandeur of the Qing

For Students 9th - 10th
Regular inspections of the Chinese empire were once recorded onto scrolls. Several of the scrolls are available to view on this site and include interactive activities.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe World History: E. Asia Under Challenge 1800 1914

For Students 9th - 10th
A summary of the key events of East Asia from 1800-1914 discusses the decline and eventual takeover of the Qing Dynasty, civil war uproar in China, and the Meiji Restoration.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient China for Kids: Dynasties

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the dynasties of Ancient China in history on this website. Study the families and emperors who ruled the country.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: List of Chinese Authors

For Students 9th - 10th
A chronological list of Chinese writers from antiquity to today -- or you can browse alphabetically. Some writers have only a scant 1-2 sentences of biographical background; others are covered extensively. Excellent jumping off point for...
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An Eye on China's Past

For Students 9th - 10th
Many images and artifacts from the Han Dynasty can be found on this site. Each image is accompanied by a short description.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Imperialism

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of primary sources that supports study of imperialism. Sources include contemporary narrative accounts, letters, memoirs, songs, newspaper reports, and a variety of legal, cultural, philosophical, religious, and scientific...
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World Wide School

World Wide School: Chapter V: The Empress Dowager as a Reformer

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a chapter from the book, "Court Life in China: The Capital - Its Officials and People" by Isaac Taylor Headland. It contains the interesting viewpoint of the Empress Dowager Cixi's opinions and actions regarding reform.
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The Field Museum

Field Museum: Exhibits: Hall of Jades

For Students 9th - 10th
A permanent Field Museum exhibit explores the history of jade from Neolithic through modern day China. Through this companion resource, discover the elements which make jade cherished in China and around the world.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Manchu People

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides information on China's Manchu ethnic group, including its culture and history.
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Brigham Young University

Byu: Wwi Document Archive: Yuan Shikai

For Students 9th - 10th
This site comes from the World War I document archive and provides a biographical look into the life of Yuan Shih-kai. It starts with his birth in 1859 and ends with his death in June of 1916.
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University of Maryland

University of Maryland: The Emergence of Modern China

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the Opium Wars, Unequal Treaties, and other actions by Western powers that hastened the fall of Imperial China, and the emergence of modern China.
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Other

China Today: Arts & Entertainment

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a great history of Chinese music. You'll find lots of good information on opera, music, dance, and instruments. Good pictures and links to more info.
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World Heritage Sites in China

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about historical and other sites in China that have been declared World Heritage Sites. Photos, virtual tours, and maps are available for sites like the Summer Palace in Beijing, the Great Wall, the Chengde Mountain Resort,...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Hong Kong, 1912

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1912 of the Pearl River delta from Canton (Guangzhou) to Hong Kong and Macao on the China Sea. At this time, Hong Kong was a possession of Great Britain, and Macao was officially a Portuguese colony. This map shows the river...

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