Read Works
Read Works: China Today: China's Biggest Cities
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Beijing and Shanghai, two large cities in China. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Ch'ang Pai Mountains
This site from Britannica.com provides information on the Ch'ang-pai Mountains in China.
Other
Ancient Mysteries: Gobi Desert Mysteries
This site details information about the mysteries of the Gobi Desert, an area actually comprised more of mountains than desert. This site has a map of the Gobi area, photos of the Gobi, as well as links to information about ancient...
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.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Man (Manchus)
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Manchus of China. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
University of Washington
Visual Sourcebook for Chinese Civilization: Map of Song Dynasty
A map of the Song Dynasty showing elevation of the area and cities.
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PBS
Pbs Teachers: China's Three Gorges Dam [Pdf]
Investigate and report on one aspect of the Three Gorges Dam project to determine if the project will provide great opportunities for China or do more harm than good. Compare different interest groups' viewpoints about the project....
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University of Washington
University of Washington: China's Geographic Endowment [Pdf]
This unit provides basic background on China's geographic endowment and raises the issue of Chinese ethnicity and the presence of minority groups in China.
PBS
Pbs Teachers:china's Top Water Issues
Investigate some of the most pressing water-related issues in China with this interactive map. Discover various viewpoints on topics such as dam construction, river flooding, sewage treatment and industrial pollution.
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China Daily: China Culture: Astronomy and Geography
Access a collection of articles about the scientific contributions made by the ancient Chinese in the areas of astronomy and geography. Includes write-ups of famous astronomers and geographers, astronomical instruments, and more.
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: China
Here is an interactive & printable crossword puzzle developed by the New York Times Learning Network. The theme of this puzzle is China.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: China Pretest
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a pretest that contains Activote questions about China's history, culture, geography, and climate.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: China Test
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart-based test contains Activote questions about China's history, culture, geography, and climate.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: China
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart takes a closer look at the Chinese culture, climate, and geography.
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Regent China Tours: Yangtze River in a Glance
This travel site gives brief information and pictures about the Yangtze River, its surrounding areas, and things to do if you visit.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Tibet
Thorough reference directory for finding information on the Asian nation of Tibet which is part of the People's Republic of China. Content includes background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Han
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Han who live mainly in China and Taiwan. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Miao
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Miao who live mainly in China. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
Read Works
Read Works: World Wonders
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about six famous landmarks: Mount Rushmore, Machu Picchu, the Great Sphinx, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Great Wall of China, and the Sydney Opera House. A question sheet is...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Chinese
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Chinese. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Tibetans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Tibetans. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...
Geographic
Photius Coutsoukis: China Geography
This site from Photius Coutsoukis provides a geographical examination of the current geography of eastern China.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Loess Plateu
This site from Britannica.com describes the Loess Plateau in China. Check out this great resource.
Other
Chinese Portayers: The Yangtze
An interesting viewpoint of the Yangtze! This site presents the River as a point of art through centuries of Chinese culture.