Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Silk Road: Connecting the Ancient World Through Trade

For Students 9th - 10th
With modern technology, a global exchange of goods and ideas can happen at the click of a button. But what about 2,000 years ago? Shannon Harris Castelo unfolds the history of the 5,000-mile Silk Road, a network of multiple routes that...
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Chinese Religion

For Students 1st - 7th
Overview referencing the religion of ancient China, including notes on Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient China for Kids: Religion

For Students 9th - 10th
Study the three ways of religion during Ancient China: Confucius, Taoism, and Buddhism.
Handout
China State Council Information Office and the China International Publishing Group

China Internet Information Center: Beijing: A Guide to China's Capital City

For Students 9th - 10th
Welcome to Beijing, the capital city of China! Learn the early background and history of this ancient city as well as about its historic sights, education, economy, religion, and aspects of the new modern day Beijing.
Website
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Arts and Humanities: Art of Asia

For Students 9th - 10th
A landing page for a course on the art history of Asia.
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.
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...
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University of California

University of California, Berkeley Art Museum: Han Dynasty Tomb Artifact

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about Han Dynasty culture through an examination of a tomb artifact created to be buried with a rich landowner.
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.