Lin and Don Donn
Lin and Don Donn: Chinese New Year
This teachers' site provides information about the Chinese New Year as well as lesson plans and a link to Chinese New Year superstitions.
International Institute of Social History
International Institute of Social History: Build New Socialist Rural Villages
From the International Institute of Social History this is "Build new socialist rural villages" a Chinese political propaganda poster by the artists Wang Liuying, Wu Shaoyun and others, 1958.
The Franklin Institute
The Franklin Institute: China
Resource created by first and third grade students. Contains a Chinese calendar, numbers, paper making, and "The ABC's of China." Young students will enjoy exploring this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Holidays for Kids: Chinese New Year
Kids learn about Chinese New Year. The history and facts about this holiday celebrating the start of the year in China.
International Institute of Social History
International Institute of Social History: Produce More Iron and Steel
From the International Institute of Social History this is "Produce more iron and steel to send to the front lines of national construction" a Chinese political propaganda poster by Cai Zhenhua, 1953.
International Institute of Social History
International Institute of Social History: New View in the Rural Village
From the International Institute of Social History this is "New view in the rural village" a Chinese political propaganda poster by Xin Liliang, 1953.
Other
Timekeepers.org: Calendar History
Scroll down this page to see the various topics addressed on this website. Learn a "brief history of the Western Calendar" as well as information about the ancient calendars of the world, including the Sumerian, Egyptian, and Greek...
Ducksters
Ducksters: China History and Timeline Overview
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.
HyperHistory Online
Hyper History/sui Wen Ti
A brief biography of the autocratic founder of the Sui Dynasty. This is part of the HyperHistory Online site which includes an interactive timeline of world history which includes similar brief biographies of hundreds of people.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Johannes Gutenberg
The story of Johnannes Gutenberg (1398-1468), who is credited with inventing the printing press in 1450, although it was actually first invented by the Chinese hundreds of years earlier.
State of Florida
Florida Historical Resources: Musical Brocade: Ann Yao and Zheng Music
An article on the history of the "Zheng," an ancient Chinese stringed musical instrument and how it is still used today in music performances.
Other
Music From China
Site has the history of Chinese music. You can find examples of Chinese instruments, dates, developments, and descriptions.
Other
China Vista: The China Experience China Culture Index
A comprehensive, bilingual website about various aspects of Chinese culture, including folk custom, arts and crafts, food and drinks, costumes, scripts and calligraphy, performing arts, ethnic groups, etc.
Other
China Vista: Recipe Corner
An interesting bilingual English-Chinese website with introductions to the histories of various cuisines in China, recipes from those regions, and lessons on basic Chinese cooking skills.
Other
China Today: Arts & Entertainment
Offers a great history of Chinese music. You'll find lots of good information on opera, music, dance, and instruments. Good pictures and links to more info.
Art Institute of Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago: Taoism and the Arts of China
Chinese art is often used to depict the religion of Taoism. In addition to many images, there are also lesson plans for all ages.
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Early Chinese Compass 400 Bc
The first compass was used not to point people in the right direction literally, but figuratively.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The David Vases (Chinese Porcelain)
The David Vases are among the most important examples of blue-and-white porcelain in existence, and are probably the best-known porcelain vases in the world. Read a short description of these vases.
Other
Peking Opera House: Introduction of Peking Opera
A great overview of the history of the Peking Opera. Includes a few links to important people and contains a picture.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Ancient Civilizations: China Quiz
Take this interactive, multiple choice quiz over ancient China, and then check your answers for review after answering the questions.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Terra Cotta Warriors of the Qin Dynasty
Site describes the clay army the first Chinese emperor Qin Shihuangdi ordered to be made in order to protect him in the afterlife.
CNN
Cnn: Visions of China
CNN offers great links to information about China. Student can click on the Imperial icon to access information about ancient China: timelines, dynasties, maps, archaeological treasures and inventions.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Jimmy Carter's Presidency
This site from the University of Groningen takes a general look at the presidency of Jimmy Carter.
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