Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Ancient Civilizations: China Quiz
Take this interactive, multiple choice quiz over ancient China, and then check your answers for review after answering the questions.
Archaeological Institute of America
Shang City Uncovered
This article describes the early excavation successes of the American-Chinese archaeological partnership, the Anyang Project.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: China Through Mapping
In this lesson, Mimi Norton integrates world geography with the study of Chinese culture and history by engaging her young students in a variety of activities to locate natural and human-made landmarks on maps of China. To build...
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: Fact Tracker: Pandas and Other Endangered Species
This book checks information included in the fiction book entitled Magic Tree House #48: A Perfect Time for Pandas by Mary Pope Osborne. The book Pandas and Other Endangered Species, the nonfiction companion written by Will Osborne and...
BBC
Bbc: Taiwan Flashpoint
A comprehensive site that examines the relationship between China and Taiwan with summary looks at the history of their conflict, the current status of the relationship, China's official stance, and the U.S. role in the continuing...
Other
Huayu World: Global Chinese Language and Culture Center
Good resource for exploring Chinese culture and language. Learn about Taiwanese lantern riddles, Chinese folklore, clothing, poetry and fables, papercutting, Chinese New Year, and Chinese festival and every-day cooking. Multimedia makes...
US Energy Information Administration
Energy Information Administration: China
Information on China's economy and use of energy.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: All About China
At this site from Enchanted Learning, you can learn all about China, view a map, and try some of the activities provided. Activities include printing out China's map and coloring it and learning Chinese numbers from 1 to 10.
CommonLit
Common Lit: The Golden Lotus: A History of Foot Binding
A learning module that begins with "The Golden Lotus: A History of Foot Binding" by Jessica McBirney, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Russia and Eurasia
Learn about the different cultures that make up Russia and Eurasia. Using this alphabetical list, click on a specific group of people and read information about their culture, history, economy, sociopolitical organization, and religion.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Nan Mountains
This site, which is from the Encyclopedia Britannica, provides a description of the Nan Mountains.
New York Times
New York Times: China's Great Divide
Examines the growing gap between the rich and the poor in China. Most of the poor being rural farmers and the rich living in urban areas. The gap is not just in wealth but in education and other categories too.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Animals of the Chinese New Year
Intended for young students, this lesson on the symbolism, significance, and animals of Chinese New can be easily changed to fit the needs of older students. This website provides several links for further research on Chinese Dragons,...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Hong Kong (China)
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Hong Kong (China), 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.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: On the Road With Marco Polo: A Boy in 13th Century Venice
In this first activity of an 8-activity curriculum unit, students will learn about Marco Polo's experiences in Venice. The unit also includes worksheets and other student materials.
The History Cat
The History Cat: The Silk Road
Discover detailed information about the Silk Road, a network of trade routes that connected the East and West from China to the Mediterranean Sea. Read stories of wealthy merchants, deadly bandits, fabulous cities, ghosts and genies, and...
Princeton University
Princeton University Museum: Timeline and Map of China
An interactive timeline and map demonstrating China's territorial boundaries from 4000 B.C. to the present.
Other
China Vista: The China Experience China Culture Index
A comprehensive, bilingual website about various aspects of Chinese culture, including folk custom, arts and crafts, food and drinks, costumes, scripts and calligraphy, performing arts, ethnic groups, etc.
Other
Chinavista: The Great Wall, a Virtual Tour
This sight provides historical information as well as pictures on the Great Wall of China in an online virtual tour.
Other
China Vista: Selected Chinese Myths and Fantasies
Because myths were not recorded, only fragments and short tales exist today. Here are a dozen or so of the most famous. You can also click to find out more about the history and features of Chinese mythology. (Click home to access...
China State Council Information Office and the China International Publishing Group
Backgrounder: Nixon's 1972 "Ice Breaking" Visit to China
This site discusses Nixon's 1972 visit to China and its lasting effects. There is a recent article reflecting on a significant historical event. Includes links to information about other presidents and their relationship with China.
Scientific American
Scientific American: China, the Olympics, and the Environment
A collection of articles focusing on the environmental issues that existed in China before the 2008 Summer Olympics. Articles target in on air pollution, construction, and cultural issues.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Marco Polo Travels in China
Good overview of Marco Polo and his travels in China.