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The British Museum

British Museum: Explore World Cultuers: Ancient China

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the art of the ancient Chinese in this historical overview and image gallery of Chinese art with detailed descriptions, from the collection of the British Museum.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: East Asian History Sourcebook: Court Life in China

For Students 9th - 10th
The in depth story of the Empress Dowager Tsi-hsu who was a great supporter of the Boxers.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: East Asian History Sourcebook: East Asian History Sourcebook

For Students 9th - 10th
Fordham University, known for its excellent primary historical resources in English translation, provides one for Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese history.
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University of Maryland

Republican China: Anti Japanese War

For Students 9th - 10th
History of China from 1937-1949.
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Other

Regent Tour China: Sights & Attractions: Forbidden City

For Students 9th - 10th
This site works as a visitors' guide for the Forbidden City, but it also provides history and statistics.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Hmong

For Students 9th - 10th
A Wikipedia encyclopedia entry that provides a solid overview of who the Hmong are, where they live, and their history (including important moments in major Chinese dynasties and the Vietnam War). Include links to additional culture and...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Taoism

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers excellent information on the history and practices of the Asian philosophy, Taoism.
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White Pine Pictures

White Pine Pictures: The Road Chosen: The Story of Lem Wong

For Students 9th - 10th
Lem Wong was a Chinese immigrant who came to Canada in 1897. He traveled across Canada for five years working in Chinese laundries. After bringing a wife from China, he had eight children and opened a restaurant in London, Ontario, which...
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Other

Asia Society: Fire Over Earth: Ceramics From Southeast Asia

For Students 9th - 10th
A short discussion of the history of ceramic production in Southeast Asia, specifically ceramic production in Thailand and Vietnam, and of the role of the ceramic trade in this region. Also discusses the influence of China on the...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Chinese Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Chinese Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)