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Around the World
Students discuss the major geographical and cultural differences in the world. In this social science lesson, students pretend they are traveling and research information about where they wish to stay by finding information about the...
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Out On A Limb In The Pacific Rim?
Learners act as cultural attachés to investigate and present briefings on the post-1945 histories and United States diplomatic relationships with East Asian countries. They articulate their foreign policy findings.
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Consuming History
Students research various foods as well as indigenous plants and animals from different historical eras around the world. They use their research to create a design for theme restaurants.
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Back-to-school ESL Ideas
Pupils share their countries and languages, flags, cultural identity, and pride in home culture.
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Asian Studies Unit Korea
Students conduct research about different Asian countries. The research is done in order to compare and contrast the different land areas and cultures. Students complete a writing assessment related to it.
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Paws in Jobland
Students explore jobs in different countries . In this lesson about different countries through research. Students are broken into groups and given a country to research. Each group is provided with a worksheet with 14 questions to be...
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Sparta and Athens
Sixth graders study Ancient Greece. In this Ancient Greece lesson, 6th graders complete 16 lessons to learn about Ancient Greece. Students complete a quiz for assessment.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Where in China Is...?: The Story of China
Play this mapping game with your students to test their knowledge of China. Players start this game with 5000 miles and lose 500 miles for every incorrect answer. The challenge is to get to Shanghai before running out of miles.
Wonderville Media
Wonderville: The Great Wall of China
The construction of the Great Wall of China goes back roughly 3,000 years to the Western Zhou Dynasty. The original constructions were lines of fortresses that defended against attacks from nomadic tribes in north China. Learn more about...
Other
Cnto: About China
In-depth, interactive look into many aspects of China. China's geography, history, population, and more are covered.
The British Museum
The British Museum: China: Geography
Explore the geography of China and its landforms with an interactive map and game for students to play. Find out more about the importance of the Yellow River in an ancient Chinese myth.
China State Council Information Office and the China International Publishing Group
China.org.cn: Plateaus
Extensive examination of the plateaus in China. Includes a look at how plateaus and rivers affect the geography of China.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: China
Very detailed look at the country of China. Find information ranging from the ancient dynasties to present day.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: China
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....
World Atlas
World Atlas: China
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.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: China
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of China, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Geography of Ancient China
History Questions: Geography of Ancient China Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: China: Provinces Quiz
Test your geography knowledge by taking this interactive quiz over the provinces in China.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: China Through Mapping
In this lesson, Mimi Norton integrates world geography with the study of Chinese culture and history by engaging her young students in a variety of activities to locate natural and human-made landmarks on maps of China. To build...
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: China
This resource presents extensive information about China. See a map of China and surrounding countries, and learn about the country's geography, people, government, military, communications, and transnational issues.
Latimer Clarke Corporation
Atlapedia Online: China
A great resource for facts about China. This site is organized into several sections including "Location & Geography," "Climate," "People," "Demographic/Vital Statistics," "Religions," "Languages," "Education," and "Modern History -...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: North China Plain
This Encyclopedia Britannica site provides information on the North China Plain.
CNN
Cnn: China's Three Gorges Dam
Article describes the raging controversy over the gigantic dam on the "Fabled Yangzi River." Decide for yourself; will this help China enough to warrant the environmental destruction?