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The China Guide: Great Wall of China
As China's most famous attraction, the Great Wall of China is an essential stop on all China tours. Commonly considered a wonder of the world, the Great Wall boasts a history of over 2,000 years and stretches more than 3,000 miles across...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What Makes the Great Wall of China So Extraordinary
The Great Wall of China is a 13,000-mile dragon of earth and stone that winds its way through the countryside of China. As it turns out, the wall's history is almost as long and serpentine as its structure. Megan Campisi and Pen-Pen Chen...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Following the Great Wall of China
Learn some history of the great Chinese imperial dynasties and help build the Great Wall of China with the interactive map that is part of this lesson. Teachers will find guiding questions, learning objectives, and lesson activities that...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Great Wall of China
Wikipedia offers detailed information on the history, structure, and recognition of the Great Wall of China.
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Chinavista: The Great Wall, a Virtual Tour
This sight provides historical information as well as pictures on the Great Wall of China in an online virtual tour.
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Travel China guide.com: History of the Great Wall
Read a brief history of the Great Wall of China, and find out about the building of sections of the wall.
Read Works
Read Works: Great Wall Great Jump
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about daredevil skateboarder Danny Way and his attempt to jump the Great Wall of China. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in drawing conclusions.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Construction of Great Wall Begins
A brief description of the building of the Great Wall of China. Why it was built, who built it, its measurements, what building materials were used, and its purpose.
The History Cat
The History Cat: The Great Wall of China
Describes the building of the 5,500-mile-long Great Wall of China. Many of the workers who helped to construct the Wall ended up dying and are buried along its length.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Great Wall of China Facts
Provides many interesting facts about the Great Wall of China.
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People and Places of the World: Great Wall 2005
Here is a collection of beautiful photos of the Great Wall of China. Photos are accompanied with notes about the Wall, its sections, and its symbolism.
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Great Wall of China Virtual Tour
Virtual tour of the Great Wall of China from Jinshanling to Simatai.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient China for Kids: The Great Wall
Learn about the history about the Great Wall of China on this site. Understand how it was built and why.
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Read Works: Ancient China: Travel Journal Part 4
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational passage contains a brief history of the Great Wall of China. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes...
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Cnto: About China
In-depth, interactive look into many aspects of China. China's geography, history, population, and more are covered.
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British Museum: Imperial China
Visual and textual resources about imperial China, including chronology, primary sources, and maps.
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Canal Kids: Mundo (Natural & Historical World Wonders)
The "Mundo" area of Canal Kids highlights forty of the world's natural and historical wonders. Pick a location from the drop-down menu and get background information on the Parthenon, Mount Fuji, the Grand Canyon, the Great Wall of...
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: All About China
At this site from Enchanted Learning, you can learn all about China, view a map, and try some of the activities provided. Activities include printing out China's map and coloring it and learning Chinese numbers from 1 to 10.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Great Wall of China
This photo shows a section of the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu. The Great Wall of China is an amazing man made structure that stretches for nearly 9000 kilometres (5500 miles).
NASA
Nasa: Great Wall of China From Space
Proof that you can see the Great Wall from space, but you can't see it from the moon.
Read Works
Read Works: World Wonders
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about six famous landmarks: Mount Rushmore, Machu Picchu, the Great Sphinx, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Great Wall of China, and the Sydney Opera House. A question sheet is...
Read Works
Read Works: The Party's Over
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about stunts being done on the Great Wall of China. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
ABCya
Ab Cya: Wonders Around the World Spot the Differences
Explore some of the world's most spectacular structures with ABCya's game: Wonders around the World - Spot the Differences! This game presents history and illustrations of man-made architectural phenomena, from Machu Picchu to the Great...
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Connected Globe: The Great Wall
A personal account of someone's visit to the Great Wall of China. Features great pictures of the wall.