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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Government and Politics of China

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Present an impressive overview of pre-Communist through present day China with an outlook towards the future by including some of these resources.
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Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: Late Bronze Age China

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the Shang Dynasty in China, the earliest in recorded history. Short article that discusses agriculture, rulers and society.
Article
World Atlas

World Atlas: China

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of China with emphasis on history. Click on any of the tabs above the maps to learn about its geography, flags. symbols, and more.
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University of Maryland

University of Maryland: The People's Republic of China

For Students 9th - 10th
This extensive article focuses on the radical policy change known as the Four Modernizations which Deng Xiaoping introduced to China.
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University of Maryland

University of Maryland: Republican China, 1928 1937

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the rise of Communism in China during the period from 1928-1938.
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.
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Other

Gurupedia: History of China

For Students 9th - 10th
Here's an article on the history of China, complete with information on prehistoric and ancient China, the Chinese Empire, the Mongols in China, the Ming and Qing dynasties, and the Republic of China.
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Other

British Museum: Imperial China

For Students 9th - 10th
Visual and textual resources about imperial China, including chronology, primary sources, and maps.
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Other

China Vista: Ancient Chinese Fables

For Students 9th - 10th
Fables have enriched the Chinese language and the morals of these tales have found their way into the Chinese language. Six popular ancient Chinese fables are found here in Chinese and English.
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The British Museum

British Museum: Explore World Cultuers: Ancient China

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the art of the ancient Chinese in this historical overview and image gallery of Chinese art with detailed descriptions, from the collection of the British Museum.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: China

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of China. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
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Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: The Development of Confucianism in Ancient China

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive learning activity on Confucianism in Ancient China. Students survey the work of Confucius as they examine ideas of other philosphers throughout the ages for comparison and analysis. Includes activity for individual and...
Unit Plan
C3 Teachers

C3 Teachers: Inquiries: China and Rome

For Teachers 6th
A learning module on relations between ancient China and Rome prior to the opening of the Silk Road trade route. It includes several supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative...
eBook
Country Studies US

Country Studies: China

For Students 9th - 10th
Very detailed look at the country of China. Find information ranging from the ancient dynasties to present day.
Website
BBC

Bbc: Cbbc News Round Special: China

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is a wonderful, image-packed introduction to China for younger students. Read short summaries about Chinese history, culture, and government, and then take a virtual tour of Chinese landmarks; learn about Chinese New Year, the signs...
Lesson Plan
Stanford University

Stanford History Education Group: Invasion of Nanking

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Observe the difference in perception, or how cautious a nation can be, in delivering historical events that may place a nation in a negative light. With a free registration, gain access to a lesson plan...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History Period 6: 1865 1898: Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
This practice exercise from Khan Academy covers Period 6: 1865-1898 in American History. The Gilded Age is reviewed in this resource. This resource is designed as a review for the AP US History Test.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: An Introduction to Ancient China

For Students 9th - 10th
We will refer to Ancient China as the time between the Neolithic period (ca. 6,000-ca. 1750 B.C.E.) and the Han dynasty (206 B.C.E.-220 C.E.), This is the formative stage of Chinese civilization. During this time, what we now call China...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Introduction to China

For Students 9th - 10th
This site covers the cultures of the People's Republic of China (PRC). Topics include the geographical regions of China, languages, history, religion, and minority groups.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Key Concepts: Song China

For Students 9th - 10th
The resource from Khan Academy provides practice questions for a high school or college level world history course. This section assesses students' knowledge of the prosperity that occurred during the Song Dynasty.
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Princeton University

Princeton University Museum: Timeline and Map of China

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive timeline and map demonstrating China's territorial boundaries from 4000 B.C. to the present.
Website
University of Maryland

University of Maryland: The Ancient Dynasties

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the Shang and Zhou Dynasties of Ancient China. Includes maps and information about ancient rulers.
Website
Other

Travel China guide.com: History of the Great Wall

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a brief history of the Great Wall of China, and find out about the building of sections of the wall.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Emperor Qin Unifies China

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes how Ying Zheng as the First Emperor unified China. Learn about his Terra Cotta Army, how it was uncovered, and the Mandate of Heaven.

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