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The Silk Road

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the Silk Road of Asia in this multi-day lesson plan that includes a "Silk Road roll play" and a mapping activity. This lesson plan can be used in a social studies or language arts classroom.
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A Caravan Of Camels

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discuss the role the Silk Road had in trade and commerce practices in China during different Chinese dynasties. The lesson evaluation consists of individual student writing assignments.
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Paper Making

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students make handmade paper. They discuss the history of paper, examine the various methods of making paper, and create the handmade paper using different types of paper, a blender, and water.
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Opportunity and Danger

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine the Immigration Acts of 1862 and 1865. They discover how Chinese immigrants faced prejudice. They interview a first or second generation immigrant.
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The Rulers of Sky And Earth

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners investigate how symbols of power, the dragon and the tiger, are portrayed in the art of China and Japan and compare and contrast this with the Western conception and portrayal of the dragon.
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Pottery, Porcelain, And Posterity

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers research and discuss the various ceramic techniques foudn throughout China's history using primary source documents and internet resources. This lesson emphasizes small learning groups.
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Bronze Bells

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore an amazing technological advancement in ancient China, zhong bells, as an example of the use of natural resources and human ingenuity to meet a need and to add value to the quality of life in an ancient time.
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Asian Museum Exhibit

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders role play the role of a curator of a local museum. In groups, they develop a new exhibit on Asia. They research specific countries in Southeast Asia and present their exhibit to the class. Art must also be included in...
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Haniwa

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use non-fired clay and posterboards to create and display examples of Haniwa and kofun in this exciting lesson for the Social Studies, Humanities, Asian Studies, or Art classroom.
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Tantalizing Tessellations - Lesson I

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students complete a chart (KWL) as a pre-assessment, study the history of tessellations (tilings), investigate the properties of tessellations, and make and evaluate photographs of "found tessellations" for a PowerPoint/HyperStudio...
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Taoism

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students identify and interpret Taoism. Students gain knowledge of various eastern philosophies. Students transfer knowledge gained using the higher order thinking skills for analysis. Students identify the key figure in Taoism....
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Year of the Impossible Goodbyes by Sook Nyul Choi

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze Korean culture from their literature piece. They investigate the theme of oppression by an occupying army. Students encounter courage, resistance movements and explore the underground railroads.
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Getting Oriented

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore the geography, culture, and philosophy of Asia using all five senses and information about China and Japan. This lesson is detailed and may take several days of in-class activities to complete.
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Lesson Overview for Confucian Ideals: "The Analects" and "Miss Li"

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read and analyze various sayings by Confucius. They view a Powerpoint Presentation, answer discussion questions, complete a translation activity, and write an essay.
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First Peoples Project

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students participate in this project to connect the indigenous groups of the world. They create a calendar with their artwork with the hope new ideas can be exchanged between groups.
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Symbolism in the Beijing Opera

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine examples of symbolism represented in the Beijing Opera. They analyze the uses of color in symbolism.
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"Raise the Red Lantern" by Su Tong

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students read and analyze the novella, "Raise the Red Lantern," by Su Tong. They compare/contrast the story with other works of literature, answer discussion questions, conduct research, and in small groups develop oral presentations.
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"The Universal Principal of Change"

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders research the Kamakura Period, along with Confucian, Taoist, and Buddhist principles. Also, they study Yoshida Kenko.
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Laws of Life

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students express the values they value the most by writing an essay. They can submit their essay online and respond to other student's essays as well. They are to intiate change if they deem something to be unfair.
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Side By Side

For Teachers K - 6th
Students produce elongated self-portraits on paper approximately 8 x 36 inches.
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Emily Carr: Reading Comprehension

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage about Emily Carr. Students then attempt to determine the meanings of italicized words from the context in which they were used.
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China Quest

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Read and research information on China. Young researchers complete a knowledge hunt about China then locate and describe each location using directional words. They recognize the word meaning through context clues and application practice.
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Finding Meaning in the Badge

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Children who are three to five years old study two rank badges from the Qing dynasty to develop an understanding of social rank, language skills, and symbolism. The lesson is discussion-based and requires learners to compare and contrast...
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Sounds of the Silk Road

For Students 6th - 12th
Young explorers may not be able to travel the Silk Road but they can listen to music that was played on instruments of the time and create their own songs with the help of an interesting interactive resource. 

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