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Early China

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students journey back in time to early China. In this Chinese history lesson, students explore China's geography; read about the Shang, Zhou, and Han Dynasties; compare Confucianism and Daoism. Students create PowerPoint...
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Comparisons: Geography

For Students 4th - 5th
In this geography comparisons learning exercise, students read seven short descriptions of interesting places in the world. Using the ten words in the word bank, students fill in the blanks in the sentences.
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Silk Road Caravan

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Pupils determine how the geographic features of the Silk Road trade route contributed to the economic development and diffusion of culture in both Eastern and Western Civilizations.
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China: Word Unscramble

For Students 5th - 6th
In this language arts and geography worksheet, students analyze 10 scrambled words that pertain to China. Students unscramble the words. Students then write "some sentences" using the words.
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Comparative Geography I

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students use population density and other statistics to compare countries. They find the population density for the countries listed in the table. Students compare findings with a partner, and then share with the class.
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China's Geographical Features Word Search

For Students 5th - 9th
In this China's Geographical Features word search, students identify types of land formations located in China. A list of mountains, hills, rivers and uplands is provided. An answer key is available for the 20 items.
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Find-A-Word Ancient China

For Students 6th - 7th
For this social studies worksheet, students locate words relating to Ancient China in a word search. They may self correct their work by selecting the link at the bottom of the page.
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The Respiratory System

For Teachers 4th
Students explore the parts of the respiratory system in this six lessons unit. The lessons presnt the concepts of the breathing, the function of oxygen in the system, how sounds are made, and the effects of pollution, smoking and disease...
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East Asia--The Asian Holocaust

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders study the effects of the Asian Holocaust by comparing it to the Nazi Holocaust. They view a Power Point and discuss the comparisons between both Holocausts. As they compare and contrast both, they discuss their reactions...
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The Selling of the Taj Mahal or Osaka Castle

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders work in groups and act as a real estate company who is trying to sell a billionaire a historical landmark to house his art collection and must make a presentation convincing him to buy their historical site.
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East Meets West Quiz

For Students 8th
In this East meets West quiz worksheet, 8th graders answer 30 questions in 6 rounds of the quiz, about geography, inventions, religions, art, schools and language with questions written in Chinese and English, including maps,...
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Tiananmen Square

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify and explain the Tiananmen Square incident of June 1989. Studentsl compare what it is to be an American Citizen (Democracy) vs. Chinese Citizen (Communism). Students identify and define various vocabulary terms,...
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NCTA Lesson Plan on China

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Young scholars identify China's geography, especially arable land, rainfall, crop growing areas, rivers, and mountains. Students select a technological advance to draw a diagram of the particular advance make transparencies of the...
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Yaks, Yurts, and Yogurt: A Look at China's Autonomous Regions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are introduced to five Chinese geographical areas. They, in groups, research these areas and develop presentations including information on the physical characteristics, climate, elevation, agriculture and language.
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Beijing: An Important City in China

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students investigate Beijing by reading an essay.  In this Chinese Geography instructional activity, students read an essay written about Beijing and answer questions on a comprehension worksheet.  Students may research Beijing...
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A Study of Cross-Cultural Connections

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders analyze connections between Asia and Europe in the pre-Renaissance period. They identify and analyze elements of Japanese and Chinese culture similiar to that of feudal Europe.
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Social Studies: Great Circle Route

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars compare routes between Minnesota and China using a map and globe. Using the "great circle route" method, students find the shortest route between two points.
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Beyond Chopsticks and Rice

For Teachers 8th
Students explore the stereotypical American images of China. In this English and World History lesson, students read a novel to become familiar with China and its people. Students research various events in China's history and report...
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Korean History Through Journaling

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore Korea and details about the Choson Kingdom. In this Korea lesson, students examine the geographical location of Korea. Students also take notes on a lecture about the Choson Kingdom and relations between Japan and...
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Our State Road Trip

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars take a virtual tour of the country of China instead of a state. Using the Internet, they examine the differences between a political and physical map and use latitude and longitude to locate specific places. They also...
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Around the World Calendar

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine world landmarks and monuments. They create a 12 month calendar featuring a significant site for 12 different countries.
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A Trip Around London Cryptic Quiz 1

For Students 9th - 12th
In this London worksheet, students answer short answer questions about London sayings and London way of life. Students complete 10 short answer questions.
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Dynastic Explorations

For Teachers 4th
Students complete a unit of lessons on medieval Chinese dynasties. They examine the impact the Chinese culture has had on their own lives, label maps, conduct research, read stories, create bamboo stick sentences, write poems, and make...
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Revolutions in Latin America: Bolivar, 1813-1814

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare the leadership skills of Washington and Bolivar. In this Latin American history lesson, students read biographical information about George Washington and Simon Bolivar. Students compare the men to better understand the...