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Tomb Guardians
Learners practice using compasses to find cardinal directions in this cross-curricular lesson about the Chinese art of tomb sculptures. The lesson also includes a creative lesson extension.
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Problem-Based Learning With Chinese Art
Students form small, cooperative learning groups, research a major Chinese dynasty and present their findings to the classroom in this multi-day lesson adaptable to many different age levels.
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The Daoist Immortals
High schoolers discover the basic principles and beliefs of Daoism through investigation and in-class discussion in this High School lesson for a Social Studies, Humanities, or Asian Studies class.
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Realism In Chinese Art
Students examine the artistic terms realism and idealism through the study of Chinese art and artifacts in this activity for the Social Studies classroom. Evaluation is accomplished through an in-class essay.
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Dragons In Chinese Folktales And Art
Students investigate and discuss the use of the dragon in Chinese folktales and art in this middle school lesson plan introducing Chinese art and culture. Lesson extensions are included for additional activities.
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Chinese Characters And Calligraphy
Fourth graders select one or more Chinese characters and paint them on watercolor paper using information gathered about Chinese calligraphy. Chinese proverbs are also emphasized in this 4th grade art lesson.
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Silk: Scientific Inquiry Through Chinese Art
Students investigate the many uses of silk in Chinese society through in-class experiments, group projects, and hands-on learning in this cross-curricular lesson. There are four main activities included in this lesson.
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Symbolism: Finding the Hidden Meaning In Chinese Art
Young scholars study and interpret Chinese art to find its symbolism, or the "hidden meanings" in this middle level lesson well suited for the Language Arts or Art classroom. An enrichment activity is included that allows each student to...
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Making Paper
Students explore paper making. In this cross curriculum multicultural ecology and art instructional activity, students follow written and oral instructions to make paper using common household items. Students predict the amount of paper...
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Salem's Maritime History: A History of our New Nation
Eighth graders examine the impact of Salem's maritime trade on America. Using primary source documents, they identify the use of expanding the number of products available and how it affected the economy. They write an essay discussing...
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Why Are Your "Good Dishes" Called China?
Students link monopoly as a result of geography and technology. They recognize technology as a determinant of economic success. Students recognize cultural diffusion based upon societal wants and needs. They compare and contrast methods...
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???Autumn in the Palace of the Han??? by Ma chih-yuan
Students read and analyze a play that takes place in the late 1200s under the Yuan dynasty of the Mongols. They examine the structure of Yuan plays, participate in performing sections of the play, write a three page essay, and analyze...
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How Do We Balance Environmental Conservation with Human Needs?
Students role play a meeting between conservation biologists and local representatives who want to advance the livelihood of local population. In this history lesson, students research the necessities and conservation issues of given...
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Chinese Shadow Puppet Play
Young scholars experience through role-play the art of shadow puppetry and appreciate the role of oral traditions in Chinese history. They research the origins and history of puppetry as a part of a unit on China. They discover what...
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Revolutions in Latin America: Bolivar, 1813-1814
Learners compare the leadership skills of Washington and Bolivar. In this Latin American history lesson, students read biographical information about George Washington and Simon Bolivar. Learners compare the men to better understand the...
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Haiku and Beyond: Exploring Genres of Japanese Literature
Fourth graders compare and contrast the literature of Japan as they study the culture, history and geography of the island nation. They read various genres of literature, describe geographic and landform features of Japan, and find...
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The Tank Man
High schoolers explore the events surrounding the confrontation at Tiananmen Square between Chinese forces and "The Tank Man." They discover how censorship affects what the media reports and what the public learns. Students research...
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Passport to Ancient Civilizations
Students complete a project about Ancient civilizations. In this ancient civilizations lesson, students explore the contributions made by ancient civilizations and research the scientific and technological achievements of ancient...
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The Cultural Geography of East Asia
Young scholars use information from the Asia Society's AskAsia Web site to explore the cultures of China, Japan, and Korea. They answer four questions and then use what they have learned to write a letter of introduction to a Japanese...
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Fireworks
Students listen to a short lecture on the history of fireworks and identify how fireworks are made. They paint a picture depicting fireworks and view a presentation on firework safety.
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Chapter 21 - The Cold War to 1960
In this U.S. history worksheet, high schoolers read assigned textbook pages regarding the Cold War 1950's America and respond to 50 short answer questions.
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Ceramics and Patterns with Islamic Roots and the Effect on Christian Europe
Students examine a variety of ceramic pieces and trace their route through China into Europe. As a class, they discuss how ideas and patterns were carried along with the art itself. To end the lesson plan, they write a report on the...
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Discovering the World Virtually
Learners experience world adventures through the internet. In this technology lesson, students use a suggested internet site and explore each expedition. Learners can virtually travel such lands as China.
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Editorial Cartoons: A Historical Example of Immigration Debates
Eleventh graders analyze political cartoons. In this American History instructional activity, 11th graders research the Chinese Exclusion Act and the current arguments about immigration to the United States. Students create a...
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