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The urbanization and consumerism of modern China is the hot topic up for critical analysis. Kids view a series of photographs that specifically describe Chinese modernization, urbanization, consumerism, and waste. They discuss each photograph and then create a list of items that can be repurposed. Finally, they discuss the differences between consumerism in the West and in China.

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architecture, critical thinking, chinese culture, chinese art, chinese food, china, consumerism, urbanization

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chinese culture, consumerism, critical analysis, modern china, urbanization, manufactured goods, architecture, social studies
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9th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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