Instructional Video5:30
Five Thousand Years

The History of Chinese Hair Pieces: How Were They Made

9th - 12th
The use of #hairpieces was a common practice throughout Chinese history.



Ancient Chinese people treasured their hair greatly. People wouldn’t get haircuts unless they were forced to. So what were the hair piece

s made...
Instructional Video8:36
Five Thousand Years

How to Make Gluten-Free Mooncake for Mid-Autumn Festival (冰皮月餅)

9th - 12th
This snow skin gluten free mooncake recipe is for those who are gluten intolerant or on a gluten-free diet, but still want to enjoy mooncakes on this Chinese holiday.



You can simply swap the tapioca starch back to wheat...
Instructional Video15:11
Hip Hughes History

Ancient Chinese Civilization Explained

6th - 12th
A basic overview of the beginnings of Chinese Civilization.
Instructional Video2:31
Curated OER

Grover and Megan Visit the Moon

Pre-K - K
A young girl named Megan tells Grover what she has learned about Chinese culture. She shares a story involving the moon, and other things she has learned in her Chinese language class. She also talks about moon cakes, and a myth...
Instructional Video3:52
TED-Ed

Why should you read “The Joy Luck Club” by Amy Tan?

9th - Higher Ed
Amy Tan was surprised by the reception of her story of four Chinese families that immigrated to the San Francisco Bay area. The vignettes about the mothers who make up the Joy Luck Club, and their daughters, models the experiences of...
Instructional Video4:03
TED-Ed

The Chinese Myth of the White Snake and the Meddling Monk

6th - 12th Standards
The Chinese myth of Bai Su Zhen and her husband Xu Xian pits the pair against the meddling monk Fa Hai. Follow along with a short animated version of the story.
Instructional Video4:00
TED-Ed

The Chinese Myth of the Immortal White Snake

6th - 12th Standards
Do you believe in true love? Could you love a monster? What would you sacrifice for someone you love? An ancient Chinese myth poses these cosmic questions in a retelling of "The Myth of the Immortal White Snake."
Instructional Video1:52
PBS

Chinese New Year | All About the Holidays

K - 4th
The Chinese New Year is a celebratory time for Chinese citizens and Chinese-Americans alike! A short video showcases the origin of the Chinese New Year holiday and how it is celebrated currently.
Instructional Video11:44
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Crash Course

China, Zaju, and Beijing Opera: Crash Course Theater #25

9th - 12th Standards
Combine music, acrobatics, dance, and mime, and you have Beijing opera. An informational video walks viewers through a timeline of Chinese theater, including the introduction of the opera. Comparisons to other forms of drama throughout...
Instructional Video
US National Archives

Internet Archive: Here Is China, Ca. 1943 Ca. 1947

9th - 10th
Original film [26:36] produced ca. 1943-1947, about China helps viewers get to know Chinese culture and ways of living.
Instructional Video
Other

Open Learn: Video Collection: Chinese at the Tip of Your Tongue

9th - 10th
Go in-depth studying the language and culture of China through a collection of videos provided by Open Learn.
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs: Chinese Folktale: The Little Rabbits

Pre-K - 1st Standards
This video features the Chinese story "The Little Rabbits" in both English and Chinese.