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Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Tibet

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in Tibet, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile, which includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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The British Museum

British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Tibet

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the art of Tibet in this historical overview and image gallery with detailed descriptions, from the collection of the British Museum.
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BBC

Bbc: Country Profile: China

For Students 9th - 10th
Impressive compilation of news, media, audio, video, and more about China from the BBC.
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Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch: China and Tibet News Releases and Reports

For Students 9th - 10th
This area devoted to China and Tibet will continue to post human rights violations in the form of articles, reports, and commentaries on on-going events.
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: 2018 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: China

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive account of human rights practices in China for the year 2018. Per the US Department of State, China's "human rights record remained poor and worsened in some areas." Sections of the report include: Arbitrary or Unlawful...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Tibet

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Plateau of Tibet

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Britannica.com provides a description of the Plateau of Tibet.
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Other

Music From China

For Students 9th - 10th
Site has the history of Chinese music. You can find examples of Chinese instruments, dates, developments, and descriptions.
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Science Museums of China

Science Museums of China: Nationalities in Southwest China

For Students 9th - 10th
There are many nationalities in China. Explore those of southwest China, including Dai, Jingpo, and Tibetan. Learn about their customs and society.
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Other

World Heritage Sites in China

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about historical and other sites in China that have been declared World Heritage Sites. Photos, virtual tours, and maps are available for sites like the Summer Palace in Beijing, the Great Wall, the Chengde Mountain Resort,...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism

For Students 9th - 10th
Buddhism was introduced into Tibet from India and China beginning in the 600s. Over the succeeding centuries, Buddhism became the dominant cultural form in Tibet, exerting a powerful influence not only over religion, but also over...
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Other

Travel China Guide: Emperor Taizong of the Tang

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive biography of Emperor Taizong. Detail is given about the length and the prosperity of his twenty-three year rule.
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Curated OER

World Heritage Sites in China

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about historical and other sites in China that have been declared World Heritage Sites. Photos, virtual tours, and maps are available for sites like the Summer Palace in Beijing, the Great Wall, the Chengde Mountain Resort,...
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Ethnolinguistic Groups of China, 1971

For Students 9th - 10th
" Ethnolinguistic Groups - Almost all inhabitants of mainland China are of Mongoloid stock, and ethnic distinctions in the country are largely linguistic rather than racial. The Han comprise nearly 95 percent of the population; the...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: China, 1920

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1920 of southern China (China Proper) showing the province borders at the time, including Tibet and Chinese Turkistan, and the frontiers of Mongolia and Manchuria. The map shows provincial capitals and major cities, railways,...
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Curated OER

World Heritage Sites in China

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about historical and other sites in China that have been declared World Heritage Sites. Photos, virtual tours, and maps are available for sites like the Summer Palace in Beijing, the Great Wall, the Chengde Mountain Resort,...
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Curated OER

World Heritage Sites in China

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about historical and other sites in China that have been declared World Heritage Sites. Photos, virtual tours, and maps are available for sites like the Summer Palace in Beijing, the Great Wall, the Chengde Mountain Resort,...
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Curated OER

Unesco: China: Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa

For Students 9th - 10th
The Potala Palace, winter palace of the Dalai Lama since the 7th century, symbolizes Tibetan Buddhism and its central role in the traditional administration of Tibet. The complex, comprising the White and Red Palaces with their ancillary...
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Buddha Dharma Education Association

Buddha Net: Mahayana Buddhism

For Students 9th - 10th
A Buddhanet page with links to information on the different countries where the practice of Mahayana Buddhism is practices, namely Tibet, China, Nepal, Vietnam, Japan, and Indonesia.
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Digital Dialects

Digital Dialects: Tibetan Language

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learn one of the official languages in China, found in the Tibet Autonomous Region and Nepal. Study the alphabets and number systems used and practice with the online games.
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The Guardian

Guardian: Olympic Protests Held Around the World

For Students 9th - 10th
Guardian correspondents Jenny Percival and Elizabeth Stewart discuss the numerous Anti-China protests occurring around the world in addition to China's reaction to these protests prior to the opening ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympics....
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Tibetans

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Curated OER

Friesian.com: The Periphery of China

For Students 9th - 10th
The countries covered by this site from friesian.com are: Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Burma, Tibet, Laos, Cambodia and Mongolia.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Asian Educational Media Service

For Students 9th - 10th
A tremendous resource for finding sites, multimedia, and other resources for teaching about or studying Asian countries. Search by country, media type, or grade level. Includes lesson plans and links to great online resources.

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