Graphic
University of Washington

Visual Sourcebook for Chinese Civilization: Map of Song Dynasty

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the Song Dynasty showing elevation of the area and cities.
Website
PBS

Pbs Teachers: China's Three Gorges Dam [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Investigate and report on one aspect of the Three Gorges Dam project to determine if the project will provide great opportunities for China or do more harm than good. Compare different interest groups' viewpoints about the project....
Activity
Other

The Silk Road Yesterday and Today: Map Assignment

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Assignment from virtual learning module in which students label a map of the Silk Road route with physical features, then take a virtual tour to research goods, artifacts and ideas traded along the way. Students also complete a graphic...
Interactive
New York Times

New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: China

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Here is an interactive & printable crossword puzzle developed by the New York Times Learning Network. The theme of this puzzle is China.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: China

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart takes a closer look at the Chinese culture, climate, and geography.
Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Tibet

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough reference directory for finding information on the Asian nation of Tibet which is part of the People's Republic of China. Content includes background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on...
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Han

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Han who live mainly in China and Taiwan. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes,...
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Miao

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Miao who live mainly in China. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
Online Course
City University of New York

Brooklyn College Core 9: Chinese Culture Page

For Students 9th - 10th
An online course regarding Chinese culture. Links and information concerning the nature of culture, Tiananmen, geography, language and early history, Chinese religions, gender and the World Wars.
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Chinese

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Chinese. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Tibetans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Tibetans. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...
Handout
Geographic

Photius Coutsoukis: China Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Photius Coutsoukis provides a geographical examination of the current geography of eastern China.
Handout
Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Taiwan

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Taiwan. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It includes...
Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Loess Plateu

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Britannica.com describes the Loess Plateau in China. Check out this great resource.
Unit Plan
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Zoom School: China

For Students 1st - 4th
Learn about the fourth-largest country in the world at this site from Zoom School. Explore China's Great Wall, its people, animals, and more, and find maps and basic information about its geography, flag, government, and so on.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Macau

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Macau.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Taiwan

For Students 1st - 9th
This site explores the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Taiwan.
Handout
University of Washington

A Visual Sourcebook of Chinese Civilization [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The goal of this "visual sourcebook" is to add to the material teachers can use to help theirstudents understand Chinese history, culture, and society. It was not designed to standalone; we assume that teachers who use it will also...
Handout
World Atlas

World Atlas: Taiwan

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive website on Taiwan. Includes colored maps, geographic information, and articles. Click on any tab above the maps to find much more information on topics such as famous Taiwanese, flags, symbols, travel, weather, and lots...
Handout
Other

The Yangtze River

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a personal travelogue of various sites along the Yangtze river.
Article
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Nepal

For Students 3rd - 8th
Nepal lies between China and India in South Asia. The country is slightly larger than the state of Arkansas. Nepal has the greatest altitude change of any location on Earth. The lowlands are at sea level and the mountains of the...
Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Ch'iang T'ang

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Britannica.com provides a short description of the Ch'iang-t'ang plains in China. The article is only available in full through a subscription.
Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Qin Mountains

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Britannica.com has a brief description of the Qin Mountains, also known as Tsinling Mountains. The article in full is only available with a subscription.
Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Taiwan

For Students 9th - 10th
Great destination guide and country profile for Taiwan featuring background details, and numerous links to key information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government, and more.