Unit Plan
Wonderville Media

Wonderville: The Great Wall of China

For Students 3rd - 7th
The construction of the Great Wall of China goes back roughly 3,000 years to the Western Zhou Dynasty. The original constructions were lines of fortresses that defended against attacks from nomadic tribes in north China. Learn more about...
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: China History and Timeline Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the Chinese dynasties, emperors, wars, the Republican era, and the communist revolution on this site. Site includes some history and a timeline of the country of China.
Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Ch'ang Pai Mountains

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Britannica.com provides information on the Ch'ang-pai Mountains in China.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: China

For Students 1st - 9th
The history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of China is described on this site.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids History: Geography of Ancient China

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore how the Yellow and Yangtze Rivers, mountains, and deserts impacted the early Chinese culture on this site.
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Miao

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Miao who live mainly in China. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Uighurs

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Uighurs of China. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Zhuang

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Zhuang of China. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Macau

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Macau.
Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Nan Mountains

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is from the Encyclopedia Britannica, provides a description of the Nan Mountains.
Article
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Nepal

For Students 3rd - 8th
Nepal lies between China and India in South Asia. The country is slightly larger than the state of Arkansas. Nepal has the greatest altitude change of any location on Earth. The lowlands are at sea level and the mountains of the...
Handout
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...
Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Mount T'ai

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Britannica.com provides a brief description of Mount T'ai in China.
Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Ch'iang T'ang

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Britannica.com provides a short description of the Ch'iang-t'ang plains in China. The article is only available in full through a subscription.
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...