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Our State Road Trip
Students take a virtual tour of the country of China instead of a state. Using the Internet, they examine the differences between a political and physical map and use latitude and longitude to locate specific places. They also research...
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Bronze Bells
Learners 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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The Four Religions of East Asia
Students compare and contrast the four main religions of Asia (Buddhism
Confucianism, Daoism, and Shinto). This lesson plan is intended for use in the middle school Social Studies classroom.
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New Year Celebrations
Learners study the universality of many New Year celebrations. They present traditions associated with New Year celebrations and explain why New Year is at different times for different people.
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Competing National Stories in Tibet
Students research the Tibetan conflict from the point of view of both Tibet and China. They review resources produced by both factions and then apply these skills to consider other competing national stories.
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What's Next for China and the US?
Tenth graders assist President Bush in researching and writing a 2-page report on China, including any economic and political changes that have significantly affected the country within the last 50 years.
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Asian Museum Exhibit
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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The Importance of Trade
Young scholars discuss how trade affects the products they use everyday. In groups, they identify the clothes they are wearing, the food they eat most often and the cars their families drive. Using the internet, they research how these...
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Non-British Surnames
Students investigate some of the common characteristics of surnames around the world. They also examine some of the unique characteristics of surnames in different countries. The lesson plan finds its context with the help of guiding...