Curated OER
Yam and Eggs
Pupils gain knowledge about the different kinds of foods people eat around the world for breakfast. They look at a map and see if they can come up with reasonable answers as to why location may affect what people eat. Students also...
Curated OER
Small Nations Quiz 1
In this small nations instructional activity, students complete short answer questions where they identify small nations that are mostly islands. Students identify 10 small nations.
Curated OER
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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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.
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Cave Diagram
Students examine limestone cave geology and hydology. They study cave vocabulary.
Curated OER
Back-to-school ESL Ideas
Pupils share their countries and languages, flags, cultural identity, and pride in home culture.
Curated OER
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: China: Provinces Quiz
Test your geography knowledge by taking this interactive quiz over the provinces in China.
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....
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Plateau of Tibet
This site from Britannica.com provides a description of the Plateau of Tibet.
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.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: China
Click-through facts-and-photo file about China's geography, nature, history, people, culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its Asian location and a video that explains the desertification of...
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.
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...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Taiwan
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Taiwan, 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.
China State Council Information Office and the China International Publishing Group
Travel in China: The Plains
A very informative look at the Plains of China.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Dong
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Dong of China. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Uighurs
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Uighurs of China. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....