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One China, Two Systems

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners study the term 'peaceful coexistence' and the role it plays in the Chinese process for reunification with Taiwan. They research and assess the political ideologies, economic stability and national identities of the countries...
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When Human Rights Are Wronged

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the concept of human rights by examining the arresting of prominent Chinese dissidents who are members of the China Democratic Party. They develop and defend their own Bill of Human Rights and write a reflective essay.
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Planet Earth: Almost 6 Billion Served

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate the global population explosion, by comparing India's and China's population control efforts and results. They interpret the UN's Human Development Report, and conduct research on another highly-populated country.
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On the Road with Marco Polo: Marco Polo in China

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students trace Marco Polo's route into China and use the Internet to research major products fabricated in 13th century China. They discuss their findings and write a report on either: silk, porcelain, jade, lacquerware or tea.
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Paper Making

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders create and design paper as an exploration of the history in making paper from pulp. Students will work in pairs or alone to create a piece of paper from raw materials.
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Dissidents Delicately Democratize

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read and discuss the article, 'Chinese Dissidents Issue a Sharp Challenge to the Government' on pro-democratic manifestos that were recently written in China, write a journal entry on what human rights means to them.
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Forbidden City, by William Bell: Lesson

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars visit the 2Learn net site http://www.2Learn.ca and locate under 'NetSteps the Grades 10-12 Forbidden City activity by Bernie Desrosiers.
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To Live

For Students 9th - 12th
In this Chinese history worksheet, students watch "To Live," a film about the Cultural Revolution, and then write reviews of the film.
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Tibet and the U.S.

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the Tibetan situation. In this global issues lesson plan, students listen to a lecture regarding Tibet, its location, and its ties to China. Students then create political cartoons or write letters to their Congressperson...
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Ancient China Test

For Students 6th - 9th
For this geography and history test worksheet, learners respond to 25 short answer and multiple choice questions about the history and geography of ancient China.
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Early China

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students journey back in time to early China. In this Chinese history instructional activity, students explore China's geography; read about the Shang, Zhou, and Han Dynasties; compare Confucianism and Daoism. Students create...
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H4 Homework Assignment #19-21

For Students 8th - 12th
For this global studies worksheet, students read the noted pages in their textbooks and then respond to 9 short answer questions about Communist China.
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The Fastest Pig in the West in the Classroom: Zodiac Signs

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners explore Chinese culture by reading a story with their class. In this astrology lesson, students read a chapter from the book The Fastest Pig in the West and discuss the relevance of the Chinese zodiac in modern society. Learners...
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The Fastest Pig in the West in the Classroom: Rice in China

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students explore agriculture by reading a children's book in class. In this Chinese culture lesson, students read a chapter from the book The Fastest Pig in the West and identify the importance of rice in China's economy and culture....
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All Things Chinese-- Building a Classroom Museum

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students explore China.  In this introduction to Chinese culture lesson, students bring in items or pictures from home that represent Chinese culture. Students create a "Chinese museum" by putting these labeled items on display,...
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Animals of China and in Asia

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Young scholars write an animal report. In this research lesson, students use varied reference materials to find information about animals that live in China and Asia. They write a report about an animal and complete extension activities...
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Our Friends in the East

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students explore Chinese New Year. In this Chinese culture lesson, students visit websites to research the traditions and culture of China as they relate to Chinese New Year.
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One Nation: Two Futures?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore China's modernization and the economic and social consequences.  In this economics lesson students view video on China and use the Internet to do research.
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ABC Book of Words

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students make a book.  In this vocabulary lesson plan, students brainstorm vocabulary words about China, write the words in alphabetical order, discuss the meanings of each word and make a book of the words.
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Vietnam War and Kent State Questions

For Students 9th
In this World History lesson, 9th graders read and answer short answer questions using the World History textbook.
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China Alphabetical Order

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this alphabetical order worksheet, students examine 8 China-related words then write them in correct alphabetical order.
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The Giant Panda

For Students 1st
In this the giant panda activity, 1st graders write the answers to three questions about the giant panda.
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Sailing West: Admiral Zheng He's Voyages

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Zheng He worksheet, learners read about the famous Chinese explorer Zheng He and answer fill in the blanks and short answer questions about him. Students complete 22 questions total.
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Heavenly Horse

For Students 5th - 12th
For this Chinese horse worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions and short answer questions about the horse in Chinese art. Students answer 26 questions and make their own horse.