Curated OER
History of Hong Kong
Eighth graders explore the sites and attractions of Hong Kong. In this Geography instructional activity, 8th graders research the different forms of transportation and major landmarks. Students create a travel brochure for Hong Kong.
Curated OER
Asia's Global Influence
Students explore Hong Kong. In this geography skills lesson, students watch "Asia's Global Influence," and then research the culture, landmarks, and geographic features of Hong Kong. Students use their research findings to design travel...
Curated OER
Trade Creates Opportunities
Students examine how trade can create economic opportunities and can be a impetus for social change. They research the "Asian Tigers" and design a class presentation.
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Hong Kong
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Hong Kong. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It...
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: The Umbrella Movement: Protests in Hong Kong
Learning module uses multi-media sources to teach about the relationship between China and Hong Kong. Students use primary source material to analyze the recent protests in Hong Kong and explore the symbols and messages that protesters...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Hong Kong: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for Hong Kong located in Eastern Asia.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Hong Kong
Provides a country profile and comprehensive travel guide to Hong Kong, background details, and numerous links to key information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Hong Kong
Provides an overview of the culture of Hong Kong. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
Other
Hong Kong: Government and Related Organisations
News, information, government services, and even the weather are available from this Hong Kong government site. All branches of the government are available with information.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Hong Kong (China)
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Hong Kong (China), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Geographic
Photius.com: Hong Kong Economy
This site from Photius.com outlines the economic status of Hong Kong in various areas.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Hong Kong
Explore Hong Kong's history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population on this website.
Geographic
Hong Kong: Government
This fact sheet provides information about the government of Hong Kong, now part of China.
Geographic
Hong Kong: Military
Get the basic facts about Hong Kong's military attributes, which is presently the Hong Kong garrison of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA), including elements of the PLA Ground Forces, PLA Navy, and PLA Air Force.
PBS
Pbs: Commanding Heights the Battle for the World Economy
A huge site dedicated to an understanding of the current global economic system. Includes the history, forces, values and perceptions that have shaped the world's economy. A comprehensive resource that includes a detailed economic report...
Other
International Monetary Fund: Globalization and Asia
Text of a speech given by Michel Camdessus of the International Monetary Fund about "Globalization and Asia: The Challenges for Regional Cooperation and the Implications for Hong Kong." (March 7, 1997)