What was life like during the Quing Dynasty if you lived inside the Forbidden City? This presentation shows images of the Imperial Palace, concubines, eunuchs, servants, and guards that dwelt within the walls of the Forbidden City. A...

Sometimes all you need is a quick reminder and a brief outline to help put information in order. Present your class with an outline of the major accomplishments, individuals, and culture that marked each of China's ten Dynasties. This is...

Students explore world history by answering a list of study questions in class. In this China instructional activity, students identify the era of the Qing Dynasty the peace it brought to China. Students identify economic problems as...

China has been through many changes over the last two centuries. This slideshow takes a look at the effects imperialism and European contact had on Chinese government. Images, well-organized information, and a complete outline make this...

The 1911 Revolution marked the end of China's imperial dynasties. Individuals consider the issues at stake using cartoons, graphic organizers, and discussion exercises. They then consider what came next in China's history and whether the...

Three major Chinese rebellions are outlined in this presentation. Each rebellion led to Chinese isolationism and nationalism in relation to British imperialist colonizers. This slide show is brief, but useful as a review or comprehension...

There have been a lot of changes in China over the last century. This presentation begins with the fall of the Qing Dynasty and the revolution that led to the adoption of Communism. It highlights the Republican Revolution, Chinese...

Allow pupils to explore life behind the walls of the Forbidden City. They read this passage to glean information about Chinese culture, emperors, concubines, and the Royal Family. Note: This is only a reading passage and contains no...

Students study life in China prior to the Republican Revolution under the control of the Manchu Dynasty. They discuss what was read and how it applied to the Republican Revolution in China,

Students research China and the Boxer Rebellion. In groups, they gather information using the internet and other sources. Students participate in a simulation where they become foreign correspondents for a local television station. One...

In this world history worksheet, students respond to nine short answer questions about when the Ming Dynasty drove out the Mongols and the Manchus' invasion of China.

Students of Chinese history use the provided templates to identify the social and military structure, trade and economy, internal and external threats, gender roles, belief systems, and technology used during the Shang, Zhou, Han, Sui,...

Students recognize the contributions that major Chinese Dynasties have made that we still use today. They replicate and create their own timeline using the major dynasties.

In this world history worksheet, students note the cause-and-effect relationships in the struggle between nationalist and communist movements in China as they complete 6 sections of a graphic organizer and answer 1 short answer question.

In this Mongolia worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer as they read several passages about the extent of the Mongol Empire, Pacific Rim, and life in Mongolia and Taiwan, then answer four comprehension questions.

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 activity is discussion-based and requires learners to compare and...

First, introduce rank badges, which were used during the Qing Dynasty. Then, the class will work together to uncover the meaning of the images they see. They'll examine and research the meaning behind the symbols found on Leopard Rank...

You can learn a lot from a robe, especially if that robe is from the Qing Dynasty. Examine the beauty and symbolism that covers a functional and piece of clothing entitled Winter Dragon Robe. The class will consider and analyze all of...

Well that's an interesting hat! Kids consider the design, color and symbolism seen in an artifact from the Qing dynasty. The rationale for the instructional activity is to help them connect the idea that some objects represent social...

A silk rank badge was a symbolic emblem worn by high officials during the Qing Dynasty. Your class will get a chance to examine the details, symbolism, color, and design of such a badge as they make their own symbolic trading cards....

In this Chinese history worksheet, students use a chart to summarize 7 key events in the history of China and use a graphic organizer to list and describe 10 main ideas of Chinese culture.

Students study modern Chinese history according to the fall of the Qing Dynasty through the Communist Revolution. They explain the global impact of imperialism including political and social reform in China and complete a vocabulary...

Young scholars explore the Forbidden City of ancient China. In this world history lesson, students examine China's history and its dynasties. Young scholars research symbols embedded in China's Forbidden City.

What do BC and AD mean on a timeline? What is the difference between a decade and a century? Here is a nice handout that offers all the foundational knowledge your young historians will need on how to look at historical timelines.