Chinese Games

Students explore the function of Chinese characters. In this language study instructional activity, students participate in a game that requires them to practice writing Chinese characters.

Fifth graders view examples of Chinese money and measurements and symbols that represent Chinese money. For this Chinese money lesson plan, 5th graders practice buying and selling items using Chinese characters.

How do different communities celebrate special occasions? After researching celebrations in their countries, class members investigate other festivals like those associated with Ramadan, Diwali, Chinese New Year, Halloween, Easter,...

Students identify inventions as coming from China. In this Chinese inventions lesson, students are given a list of common items such as cast iron, a wheelbarrow, and the decimal system, then conduct research to identify where they were...

Students create card games to help them review facts in history, geography, animals and foreign language vocabulary. They construct crazy eight and concentration games using old decks of playing cards.

Students continue their examination of the Chinese New Year. As a class, they discover the signs included in the Chinese Zodiac. They listen to a story, place cutout animals on a chart and discuss their characteristics. They write...

Students use the Internet to explore the language, culture, history and food of China. They practice writing Chinese characters and participate in hands-on activities.

Welcome to the land of contemporary sophistication mixed with rich ancient heritage: Malaysia. A blend of Malay, Indian, and Chinese cultures, one will never see so many sights, sounds, and tastes in any other country, or so they say!...

Fifth graders complete activities with Chapter 9 of the book The Fastest Pig in the West by Randi Hacker. In this literature lesson, 5th graders discuss the concept of saving face and how it affects the main character's decisions....

Students view art images of Norman Rockwell's family traditions and celebrations. They search the internet for information, and complete reflective and creative writing and sketch assignments. Students recognize and name emotions shown...