Graphic
Other

Travel China Guide: Qin Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses

For Students 9th - 10th
Gasp in amazement at the pictures of the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses of Qin, the first Emperor of China. Site provides great explanations and pictures. Be sure to click on related links below for more pictures.
Unknown Type
Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Grade 6 Social Studies: Ancient Egypt

For Teachers 6th - 7th
This sample task contains a set of primary and authentic sources about the impact of geography on the development of civilization in Ancient Egypt.
Website
Lin and Don Donn

Lin and Don Donn: Ancient China: Daily Life During Shang & Chou Dynasties

For Students 9th - 10th
This page has information about the Shang & Chou dynasties, including specifics about family, ancestor worship, oracle bones, kings and nobles, warriors, farmers, and merchants and craftsmen.
Primary
Other

Silk Road Foundation: Travels of Fa Hsien Buddhist Pilgrim of Fifth Century

For Students 9th - 10th
A short history of China's famous early explorer and pilgrim who walked from central China to India and returned by sea to his homeland.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Ancient Civilizations

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is an assessment of ancient civilizations from Mesopotamia to Ancient Rome using true/false, Venn-diagrams, and cloze activities.
Website
The British Museum

The British Museum: Ancient China: Writing

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the origins of the Chinese writing system. Includes Chinese stories and learning activities.
Lesson Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Bridging World History: Family and Household

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Turn from the typical studies of society's politics, economics, etc. to focus on the way the family unit fits into society in this unit.
Graphic
W. W. Norton

W.w. Norton & Company: Map of Zhou Dynasty, China

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a map of the Zhou dynasty's boundaries.
Website
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: World History: 600 Bce 600 Ce Second Wave Civilizations

For Students 9th - 10th
We have 2 resources from here but should be cross-checked against embedded videos.
Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: Chinese Bureaucrats

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the process men had to go through to obtain a government job during the Han dynasty. They were given positions based on merit, whereas in the previous system people were hired just by knowing someone important or being related...
Handout
Other

Chinavista: Chongyang Festival

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by Chinavista gives great information on the Chongyang Festival. The Chongyang Festival has been an important festival since ancient times. The story of Chongyang and how the customs were created are...
Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Great Wall of China Facts

For Students 2nd - 8th
Provides many interesting facts about the Great Wall of China.
Website
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,...
Website
Lin and Don Donn

Lin and Don Donn: Chinese Festivals & Dragon Lore

For Students 3rd - 5th
Information on China's ancient past and the roots of modern-day Chinese culture. Includes information on Chinese festivals, religions, and philosophy.
Article
University of California

University of California Irvine: The Silk Road

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive information about the oldest known trade route of the Islamic World with China.
Handout
Columbia University

Asia for Educators: China: Ancestral Rites and Divination

For Students 9th - 10th
Chinese ancestral rites and divination between 4000-1000 BCE.
Online Course
Schools of California Online Resources for Education

Score: Ca Online Resources for Education: In Celebration of the Silk Road

For Students 3rd - 8th
A WebQuest that explores the Silk Road and its history.
Activity
Other

The Silk Road Yesterday and Today: Map Assignment

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Assignment from virtual learning module in which students label a map of the Silk Road route with physical features, then take a virtual tour to research goods, artifacts and ideas traded along the way. Students also complete a graphic...
Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: The Great Wall of China

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the building of the 5,500-mile-long Great Wall of China. Many of the workers who helped to construct the Wall ended up dying and are buried along its length.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: The Han Dynasty for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: Han Dynasty Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: The Silk Road for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: The Silk Road Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Website
Other

Agate Travel: Tang Dynasty

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an article that contains information on the history of the Tang Dynasty.
Handout
Other

Logoi.com: Chinese Bronzes

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Logoi.com contains information on the ancient Chinese Bronzes. This site focuses on the meaning and the explanation behind the ritual bronzes, and it also provides pictures. Definitely a site worthy of checking out.
Primary
City University of New York

Brooklyn College: Ban Zhao

For Students 9th - 10th
Article provides a brief description of China's first female historian and her writings and her life. Provides informations about her teachings and philosophies.

Other popular searches