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San Diego State University

World History for Us All: World Politics and Global Economy After Ww Ii [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
It is imperative that students understand what happened in Europe after WWII, so they may gain a deep knowledge of our contemporary world, including its key economic, social, and political developments. This in-depth unit covers topics...
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Royal Geographical Society

Royal Geographical Society: China: Snapshots in Time

For Students 7th - 9th
Discover China's fascinating history through this collection of photographs and factsheets, including scenes from the Yangtze River, Chinese families, and trackers.
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World Atlas

World Atlas: China

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of China with emphasis on history. Click on any of the tabs above the maps to learn about its geography, flags. symbols, and more.
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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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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Introduction to China

For Students 9th - 10th
This site covers the cultures of the People's Republic of China (PRC). Topics include the geographical regions of China, languages, history, religion, and minority groups.
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Travel China guide.com: History of the Great Wall

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a brief history of the Great Wall of China, and find out about the building of sections of the wall.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: The Golden Lotus: A History of Foot Binding

For Students 7th - 8th
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...
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A Digital Artist: On the Road in China

For Students 9th - 10th
Vivid imagery of China is captured on this fascinating web site. Find photo journals, paintings, interactive movies, and more.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Dynasties of Ancient China

For Students 2nd - 6th
History for Kids presents an overview of the 13 dynasties that ruled in ancient China for over 3000 years.
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China Daily: China Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
Broad access to up-to-date cultural news about China, from the Chinese publisher of a national English-language daily newspaper. Includes a wealth of information about Chinese history, politics, and the economy along with news and...
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University of North Carolina at Pembroke: Lecture Notes: Ancient India and China

For Students 9th - 10th
Lengthy illustrated notes, to accompany a university-level course, on the rise and spread of civilization in India and China.
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China State Council Information Office and the China International Publishing Group

China Internet Information Center: Beijing: A Guide to China's Capital City

For Students 9th - 10th
Welcome to Beijing, the capital city of China! Learn the early background and history of this ancient city as well as about its historic sights, education, economy, religion, and aspects of the new modern day Beijing.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Incredible History of China's Terracotta Warriors

For Students 9th - 10th
In 1974, farmers digging a well near their small village stumbled upon one of the most important finds in archaeological history - vast underground chambers surrounding a Chinese emperor's tomb that contained more than 8,000 life-size...
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PBS

Kqed: Immigration From China

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise overview of the history of Chinese immigration to the U.S. including reference to important social and legal issues.
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Travel China Guide: Sui Dynasty

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a brief synopsis of the history of the Sui Dynasty. This examination covers the dynasty from its beginning to end.
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History of American Wars

History of American Wars: Korean War Facts 1950 1953

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the history of the Korean War. Discover how the events unfolded in North and South Korea as the United Nations, with assistance from the United States, came to the aid of South Korea and China, with assistance from the Soviet...
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University of Maryland

University of Maryland: Republican China (1915 1928)

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of China during the time just before and just after World War I.
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BBC

Bbc: The Cold War: Korean War: China's Intervention

For Students 9th - 10th
Chronicles the events beginning at General MacArthur's replacement by General Ridgway at the onset of China entering the Korean War. Highlights the Chinese air offense over the skies of South and North Korea.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient China for Kids: The Silk Road

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the Silk Road trade route from Ancient China to Europe. Explore how goods such as silk, porcelain, and salt made China rich.
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China Daily: China Culture: Ancient Chinese Architecture: Concrete Music

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of ancient Chinese architecture, culture, and art.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Ancient Chinese Philosophy

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry provides an overview of the historical development of ancient Chinese philosophy and its main schools of thought. Includes photos, links to related material and timeline of events.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Report on the Peasant Movement in Hunan

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Modern History Sourcebook of the Fordham University contains Mao Zedong's report on an investigation of the peasant movement in Hunan, March 1927.
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The History Place

The History Place: Rape of Nanking

For Students 9th - 10th
In December 1937, the Japanese Imperial Army marched into China's capital city of Nanking and proceeded to murder 300,000 out of 600,000 civilians and soldiers in the city. The six weeks of carnage would become known as the Rape of...
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: On American Intervention in Korea, 1950

For Students 9th - 10th
The Modern History Sourcebook offers a very interesting primary source that presents the Soviet position of the beginning of the Korean War. A great resource for comparing US/USSR claims about the origins of the Korean War.

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