Young scholars discuss important customs and traditions in their cultures, examine Chinese customs and traditions, and work in groups to create skits about Chinese customs and culture.

Seventh graders read and discuss the basic beliefs of Confucianism through words of Confucius himself, then find examples of how some Confucian beliefs are still at the center of society, while other beliefs have changed.

Students create travel brochures of China's nine regions and make a bulletin board display with them.

This resource provides a nice framework for students to explore the perceived shift in China's policymaking from the idealogical to the practical. While this lesson includes some dated materials (2006 is the most recent...

This document provides useful information for a unit on democracy in China. While it does not include detailed activities, it does have a list of democratic principles, and important facts about China that facilitate understanding of its...

For this social studies worksheet, middle schoolers find the words that are related to China and the answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.

If you are completing a unit on the European impact on China, this short lesson may be useful. It requires an excerpt from Chinese Civilization: A sourcebook, by Ebrey, that gives Liang Qichaos's account of his visit to America....

Print this resource and activate prior knowledge about Ancient China. This page includes a quote from Sima Qian and two critical thinking questions related to the dynastic system in China.

Define the Changes in government rule that lead to some of China's most important inventions. The class explores the rise of the Tang and Song Dynasties, the first female ruler Wu Zhao, and inventions such as gunpowder, porcelain, and...

Students examine the Great Wall of China. In this world wonders lesson, students discover facts about the wall and its construction as they research the landmark. Students build their own replica of the wall in their classroom.

Students participate in a lesson plan that is focused on the culture of China. The unit is set up using the layered curriculum method which is student centered. They pick the type of activities and assessments.

Students 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 such...

Sixth graders write a three paragraph essay describing how three areas of their culture were affected by The Great Wall of China.

In this People's Republic of China flag worksheet, students read about the flag, its symbolism and its history, then color it according to directions.

Students study the USA Today articles about the economic rise and dominance of China. In this Chinese economy lesson plan, students read the article about China as an economic threat to the United States. Students study a pie chart and...

In this Great Wall of China worksheet, students read a 1-page passage about the construction of the wall and then respond to 4 short answer questions and write letters about the benefits of the wall.

In this geography and history test worksheet, learners respond to 25 short answer and multiple choice questions about the history and geography of ancient China.

Second graders complete a variety of activities surrounding a unit on China and Chinese culture.

Sixth graders classify and organize information about ancient China. In this Chinese history lesson, 6th graders create word search puzzles and record the processes they used to create them.

In this alphabetical order worksheet, students examine 8 China-related words then write them in correct alphabetical order.

Students describe the belief and practices of the three major religions of China. Using primary source documents, they compare and contrast the three religions and present their findings to the class in the form on a PowerPoint...

Students locate China on the map. In this Chinese geography, history and culture lesson, students read literature about China. Students participate in paper making, silk making and lantern making activities.

Students explore the Forbidden City of ancient China. In this world history lesson, students examine China's history and its dynasties. Students research symbols embedded in China's Forbidden City.

Students explore the effects of culture through the story Running by Peter Hessler. In this geography and cultural lesson, students act as newspaper reporters covering the story of the race. Students write newspaper articles as reporters...