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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Chinese Calligraphy & Ink Painting

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore Chinese culture while creating unique pieces of calligraphy with watercolor paint. This two-part lesson plan includes an assessment rubric and a list of sources to use as a reference.
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International Institute of Social History

International Institute of Social History: Develop Physical Education Activities

For Students 9th - 10th
From the International Institute of Social History this is "Develop physical education activities in peasant villages" a Chinese political propaganda poster by the Huxian peasant painters collective, Zhao Kunhan, 1975.
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International Institute of Social History

International Institute of Social History: Sternly Attack Criminal Activities

For Students 9th - 10th
From the International Institute of Social History this is "Sternly attack criminal activities" a Chinese political propaganda poster by Yan Ming, 1983.
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Other

New York Univ.: Attitudes Toward Nature in Daoist Art

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information and activities to help students understand how Chinese Daoist philosophy shapes art. The site also includes Chinese nature poetry.
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Other

Dick Blick Art Materials: Multicultural Lesson Plans

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Twelve teacher-tested lesson plans to integrate art from around the world into your classroom. Each activity comes with a list of materials you'll need, easy-to-follow explanations, and examples.
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Columbia University

Columbia University: Asia for Educations: Recording the Grandeur of the Qing

For Students 9th - 10th
Regular inspections of the Chinese empire were once recorded onto scrolls. Several of the scrolls are available to view on this site and include interactive activities.
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Curated OER

Chinese Ink Painting

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Twelve teacher-tested lesson plans to integrate art from around the world into your classroom. Each activity comes with a list of materials you'll need, easy-to-follow explanations, and examples.