Council for Economic Education
China - Where Will They Fit in the World Economy?
Teach scholars why China is so crucial to global economics through an informative resource. Activities include using databases to search for information, watching a video or listening to a podcast, and reading about China's economy as a...
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Foreign-Born Population 1850-2010
If America is a nation of immigrants, where are they from and why did they come? Demographic data and interactive maps help pupils consider answers to these questions by examining the statistics of foreign-born Americans. Features allow...
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Seventh Grade Social Studies Test
In this Georgia social studies assessment activity, 7th graders respond to thirty multiple choice questions based on seventh grade social studies skills.
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A Tour Through China
Students explore the culture, development, inventions, and geography of China in the seven lessons of this unit. The teachings of Confucius are examined and the celebrations for the Chinese New Year are inspected.
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Taming the Mighty Dragon
Students incorporate the five themes of geography to study the Yangtze river region. They analyze the possible effects of the three rivers gorge damn project on this area and role play a float the entire length of this dangerous river...
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Splendid China
Sixth graders gain an appreciation for the traditions and vast contributions of the Chinese culture in this unit of lessons.
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China: One Nation: Two Futures
Tenth graders explore the evolution of Chinese communism to its present export-driven economy. Working in groups, they examine various articles about reforms in Chinese society. They write essays about the impact of political reform on...
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The Silk Road
Students research the geography of Asia from Xian to Istanbul. They explore the intricacies of ancient trade, including trade goods and policies. They study minorities within and outside of various Chinese and other Asian empires.
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China and Communism
Sixth graders discuss what might happen if United States government took over media ownership, read Junior Scholastic article entitled "China Looks to the Future," and create chart comparing Chinese Communist government to United States...
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China
Second graders complete a variety of activities surrounding a unit on China and Chinese culture.
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Different Ways to Count
Fourth graders investigate various number systems and ways of counting. In this various number systems and ways of counting lesson, 4th graders discuss number systems from around the world. Students practice counting using...
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Following the Great Wall of China
Pupils explore the Great Wall of China. They participate in three activities to become familiar with the geography of China and Chinese names. Students explore the size of the wall by examining an interactive web site. They write a...
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Ethnic Foods Exchange
Students examine the following topics: geography and culture, types of foods, cooking utensils, and cooking techniques used. They present in groups, then prepare ethnic food products.
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Languages of the World 2
In this geography worksheet, students investigate the languages spoken in different countries of the world. Students read the names of 20 countries and write the principal language of each country.
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A Passport to Asia
Students explore Asia. In this geography skills lesson, students design travel brochures that market Asia by highlighting its location, population, capital, landforms, famous places, and food.
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Ancient China: Student Created Word Search Puzzles
Sixth graders classify and organize information about ancient China. In this Chinese history lesson, 6th graders create word search puzzles and record the processes they used to create them.
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Tibet and the U.S.
High schoolers study the Tibetan situation. In this global issues lesson, students listen to a lecture regarding Tibet, its location, and its ties to China. High schoolers then create political cartoons or write letters to their...
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Korean History Through Journaling
Students explore Korea and details about the Choson Kingdom. In this Korea lesson, students examine the geographical location of Korea. Students also take notes on a lecture about the Choson Kingdom and relations between Japan and...
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Top World Languages Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 identification questions about world languages. Students have 5 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Things w/ Geographic Names Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 31 identification questions about products or things with geographic names. Students have 4 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Blooming Thermometers
Students study phenology, or the study of climate change. They research the Japanese springtime festival of Hanami and plot and interpret average cherry blossom bloom date data from the past 1100 years.
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Social Studies: Ancient China
Seventh graders examine the contributions and influences of dynasties on Chinese history. They role-play as citizens during selected dynasties and write daily autobiographical entries. Students complete projects on the geography,...
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Mountains
An informative and well-designed presentation on mountains awaits your geographers. Excellent photographs from mountain ranges around the world are includedin this terrific PowerPoint. The last slide effectively sums up what pupils have...
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China
Students explore the geography, culture and history of China. As a class, they discuss historical contributions to China, Confucius, and geographic features of the country. Pupils use the internet to answer questions about China.