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Three Mapping Activities

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students label three maps of China after being introduced to background information about the country. In this geography lesson, students color two maps and label various points of interest in China. Finally, students draw...
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Why is rice important?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders examine why rice is so important to the world. In this agriculture lesson, 2nd graders discover the origins of rice farming. Students study how many countries depend on rice for survival. Students research countries and...
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Shi Huangdi

For Students 5th - 8th
In this Chinese History activity, students answer 12 multiple choice questions regarding Chinese Histroy, Shi Huangdi, and the Terra Cotta Warriors.  The activity is interactive and the students can follow a link to find the answers.
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The Three Gorges: Should Nature or Technology Reign?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the construction of the Three Gorges Dam in China. In this Three Gorges Dam instructional activity, students research Internet sources pertaining to the dam. Students discuss the geography and culture of East China as...
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People's Republic of China Flag

For Students 4th - 6th
In this People's Republic of China flag activity, students read about the flag, its symbolism and its history, then color it according to directions.
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The Tibet Question

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine the history or relations between China and Tibet. In this research skills lesson, students investigate the relationship between Tibet and China as they explore provided Internet links. Students write position...
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Betting on China

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers study the USA Today articles about the economic rise and dominance of China. In this Chinese economy lesson, students read the article about China as an economic threat to the United States. Middle schoolers study a pie...
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Communist China

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive world history worksheet, students answer 12 multiple choice questions regarding communist China. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Early Imperial China

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive world history instructional activity, students answer 8 multiple choice questions regarding Imperial China. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Age of the Philosophers (2)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive world history learning exercise, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding Confucius. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Later Imperial China (2)

For Students 9th - 12th
For this online interactive world history worksheet, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding Imperial China. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Geography of China

For Students 7th - 11th
In this online interactive social studies worksheet, students respond to 9 multiple choice questions regarding the geography of China. Students may check their answers immediately.
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The Han Emperors and the Silk Road

For Students 8th - 12th
For this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 multiple choice questions regarding the Han Dynasty of China and the Silk Road. Students may check their answers immediately.
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The Age of the Philosophers (1)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive Chinese history worksheet, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding the Age of Philosophers. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Comparing the Chinese Culture to Your Culture (Venn Diagram)

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this Chinese culture worksheet, students use a Venn diagram to compare and contrast their culture with the Chinese culture.
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Decorating Objects....And Re-Decorating

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students decorate cups or bowls with thematic designs that represent Chinese culture. In this decorating lesson plan, students will decorate their cups or bowls and then “sell” these works of art to partners role-playing as French...
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In The Leaves Lesson Plan

For Teachers K
Students are exposed to Chinese characters. In this multicultural early childhood lesson plan, students identify objects by using folding cards which have Chinese characters on one side and the English equivalent on the other.
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Chinese Food

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Chinese food descriptions worksheet, foods from the Cantonese, Peking, Szechwan, and Shanghai regions are briefly described.
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China: Web Planner

For Students 4th - 6th
In this China web planner graphic organizer, students fill the web graphic organizer as they plan a report, poster, or presentation about China. They write key areas of study on each of web spokes, and write facts and key words near the...
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China Poem Writing Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this writing worksheet, students use the given form, which is shaped like an outline map of China, to write a poem about the country. They write an acrostic poem by starting each phrase with the letter that is on the line.
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Famous People of China

For Students 5th - 6th
For this writing worksheet, students choose a famous person from China to research and write a report detailing that persons life on the lines provided.
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Ancient China

For Students 6th - 8th
In this social studies instructional activity, students find the words that are related to China and the answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Chinese New Year: Paper Lanterns Lesson Plan

For Teachers 1st
First graders examine a typical Chinese New Year celebration. As a class, they identify the traditions and values used and discuss how they are unique to China. To end the lesson plan, they take measurements to make their own paper...
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Boxer Rebellion

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students research China and the Boxer Rebellion. In groups, they gather information using the internet and other sources. Students participate in a simulation where they become foreign correspondents for a local television station. One...