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Read Works

Read Works: Dog Cage (Goulong)

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This ReadWorks module contains a pair of informational texts from the Philadelphia Museum of Art that describe the dog cage of Emperor Qianlong and the reception hall from China's Palace of Duke Zhao...
Unit Plan
Read Works

Read Works: Reception Hall From the Palace of Duke Zhao (Zhaogongfu)

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This ReadWorks module contains a pair of informational texts from the Philadelphia Museum of Art that describe the reception hall from China's Palace of Duke Zhao (Zhaogonfu) and the dog cage of Emperor...
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Read Works

Read Works: Celebrations Around the World

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about festivals and celebrations from different countries around the world. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in classifying and categorizing.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Jane Yolen Biography

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Discover more about the award-winning Caldecott author Jane Yolen when you explore this site. This resource provides a biography, interview transcript, booklist and more.
Handout
BBC

Bbc: History: Viking Weapons and Warfare

For Students 9th - 10th
Beginning with their most important tool of warfare, their ships, this author discusses what is currently known about Viking weapons and tactics. It is easy to see why they were so successful in war. Archived.
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abcteach

Abcteach: Social Studies: History

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] A directory of history resources (games, activities, puzzles, graphics) to be used as part of elementary study of Ancient Egypt and Greece, the Middle Ages, the Revolutionary War, and other topics....
Handout
Scholastic

Scholastic: Walter Dean Myers's Biography

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find out more about the author Walter Dean Myers when you explore this resource. This resource features a biography of the 1997 Coretta Scott King Award Winner, a booklist of his work, and an interview transcript.
Activity
Other

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium: Reptiles

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive animal guide from the Columbus Zoo highlights general information and fun facts about reptiles; this information can be sorted by diet or region where they live. Select an animal from the list to begin exploring.
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National Institutes of Health

National Library of Medicine: Harry Potter's World: Monsters

For Students 9th - 10th
A clever account of the history of medicine told as it relates to J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter. Read about the history of monsters, and what led to the development of modern zoology.
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Other

China Vista: The China Experience China Culture Index

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Handout
Denver Zoo

Denver Zoo: Frilled Lizard

For Students 9th - 10th
The Denver Zoo features a comprehensive overview of the frilled lizard focusing on its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
Graphic
Curated OER

Dragons

For Students 9th - 10th
This site includes many sound clips of Chinese music. The names of the clips are written in English and Chinese, but a special viewer must be downoaded to view the Chinese characters.
Graphic
Curated OER

Dragons

For Students 9th - 10th
This site includes many sound clips of Chinese music. The names of the clips are written in English and Chinese, but a special viewer must be downoaded to view the Chinese characters.
Graphic
Curated OER

Relief of St. George and Dragon

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains what perspective is in art and then outlines its historical development, from Brunelleschi's experiment to Alberti's Treatise, in the early Renaissance, followed by early examples of the use of perspective.
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Kids Cyberchase: Double the Donuts

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Excellent place to begin understanding exponents especially if you love donuts! Watch the chart keep track of the donuts doubling as a result of the silly dragon's wish.
Interactive
TVOntario

Tvo Kids: Quest of Epic Proportions

For Students 1st - 5th
Play this adventure game to find out what the dragon wants.
Handout
Children's Museum

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis: Dracorex Hogwartsia

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Dracorex hogwartsia lived 66 million years ago. It was discovered in South Dakota. Due to its resemblance to a dragon, scientists named it Dracorex hogwartsia in author J. K. Rowling's honor. A brief description is given here.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Parts of a Sentence

For Teachers 1st - 3rd Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart helps with the naming part and telling part of sentences. Pull the dragon and magnifying glass over areas to reveal answers.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids History: Festivals in Ancient China

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about the Festivals of Ancient China including the Chinese New Year and Spring, Lantern, Qingming, Dragon Boat, and the Night of Sevens on this site.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids History: Mythology in Ancient China

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Kids learn about the mythology of Ancient China including the three sovereign, the five emperors, dragons, and the legend of the Chinese New Year on this site.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Mythic Creatures

For Students 3rd - 5th
A fun and exciting way to learn about mythic creatures. Complete this web find to discover all about mythic creatures such as the unicorn and mermaid.
eBook
Can Teach

Can Teach: Novel and Picture Book Ideas (Lesson Plans)

For Teachers K - 1st
Novels and picture books are great ways to teach across the curriculum. This site lists about 75 novels and picture books around which CanTeach has constructed lesson ideas and plans. All grade levels indicated.
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Other

Wales Calling: Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers some general information about the culture of Wales. It also gives links to more information such as the nations flag, national symbol, and other things native to Wales.
eBook
Other

Beowulf: An Adaptation From the Old English Version

For Students 9th - 10th
Enjoy this contemporary English translation of the epic Old English poem Beowulf, which can be read in conjunction with the original for better comprehension.

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