This site from EDSITEment provides a fun look at the Chinese culture by examining the animals of the Chinese Zodiac and the traits of the Chinese calendar.

Present an impressive overview of pre-Communist through present day China with an outlook towards the future by including some of these resources.

Present an impressive overview of pre-Communist through present day China with an outlook towards the future by including some of these resources.

Drawing attention to relationships between East Asian countries and the rest of the world enhance lessons by introducing some of the resources mentioned.

Drawing attention to relationships between East Asian countries and the rest of the world enhance lessons by introducing some of the resources mentioned.

Take a deeper look into the history and development of China's foreign policies and aid lessons with these suggested readings.

A great overview of the revolution in China, the conflict between the Nationalists and Chiang Kai-shek and the Communists and Mao Zedong, and the eventual victory of the Communist Party. Read about the failure of Chiang Kai-shek, the...

Fordham's Modern History Sourcebook offers a Chinese Christian's account of the Boxer Rebellion in China.

In this lesson plan, students will consider "Marco Polo Takes A Trip." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.

Wide Angle video of Ambassador Charlene Barshefsky, former U.S. Trade Representative, discussing her views on economic change in China and China's participation in the World Trade Organization. [1:50]

In this Wide Angle video, Dwanzhi She, a "gold-collar" worker in Beijing, gives viewers a tour of his new apartment.

In this video segment from Wide Angle, tour a village in the rural Chinese countryside.

A map of the Song Dynasty showing elevation of the area and cities.

Archeologists in China discovered the ruins of an ancient palace build to honor China's first emperor. Learn more about this important structure, part of the massive burial complex of Emperor Qin Shihuangdi.

How do people celebrate the Chinese New Year? Come and discover more about this fascinating holiday when you visit this comprehensive resource. This site features historical information, activities, fun facts, and more.

A history of China's transition to Socialism and the first five year plan.

A history of another great failure, the Cultural Revolution. It set China back for years because under it most of China's Universities were closed.

The history of China during the time just before and just after World War I.

Discusses the rise of Communism in China during the period from 1928-1938.

This site from the University of Maryland is an excerpt about the Chinese Civil War from a larger site on Chinese history.

This extensive article focuses on the radical policy change known as the Four Modernizations which Deng Xiaoping introduced to China.

This site offers information about the People's Republic of China, which was established in 1949, after the victory of the Chinese Communist Party.

A history of the Cultural Revolution during the most militant phase 1966 - 1968.

Explore the geography of China and its landforms with an interactive map and game for students to play. Find out more about the importance of the Yellow River in an ancient Chinese myth.