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Chinese Calligraphy, the art of writing
By Pearl Lau Title: Chinese Calligraphy, the art of writing Author: Pearl Lau Subject Area: Art, Social Studies, History, and Literacy Grade Level: K-12. This […]
Art, History, Literature, Social Studies,
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Reading a Tang Dynasty Poem
Grades 9-12, Arts & Literature, Lesson or Unit Plan This lesson uses a poem by well-known Chinese poet Du Fu to illustrate the aesthetic principles of regulated verse and parallelism in Chinese poetry that […]
Literature, Poetry, Tang,
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Microcosm of 1940s Shanghai
In this lesson, students will learn about 1940s Shanghai by reading and analyzing Eileen Chang’s short story “Sealed Off”. They will discuss change and continuity […]
Cities, History, Literature, Shanghai, Urban,
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Understanding Filial Piety
This lesson will explore the Chinese value of xiao, or filial piety, through a discussion of selections from the Analects and Mencius and an activity […]
Confucius, Filial Piety, Literature,
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Learning to Look at Chinese Cities
In this lesson students will compare photos of different urban areas in China, paying special attention to architecture, transportation, public spaces, and historical development. Students […]
Architecture, Capitals, Cities, Space, Urban,
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Understanding History Through Artifacts
Grades 6-8 Beliefs/Religions, History Lesson or Unit Plan In this lesson, students will examine Lady Dai’s tomb through an exploration of the artifacts found there. They will study the objects buried in Lady […]
Artifacts, History,
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Humanism in China: A Contemporary Record of Photography
Grades 9-12 Government, History Lesson or Unit Plan In this lesson, students will examine early photographs of China and the attached cartoon: A “Magic Lens”. This introduction to the early history of photography […]
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Political Change as Seen Through Posters
Grades 9-12 Government, History Lesson or Unit Plan In this lesson, students will identify shifts in themes and values represented in Chinese political posters ranging from the Mao Zedong era to the Deng […]
History, Politics,
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Naxi Dongba Script and Pictographs
Grades Pre-Kindergarten, K-5 Arts & Literature, Beliefs/Religion, Society Lesson or Unit Plan During this lesson, students will learn about the Naxi–one of China’s fifty-five ethnic minorities–as well as the Dongba religion. Students will experience Naxi culture through […]
Art, Social Studies,
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Global Urban Explosion
Grades 6-8 Geography, Environment/Nature, Society, Science/Technology This lesson examines the environment impact of urban development around the world. By the conclusion of this lesson, students will be able to (1) describe […]
Environment, sustainability, Urban,

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From Silk To Oil

Travel the deserts and mountain passes of Central Asia with From Silk to Oil: Cross-Cultural Connections Along the Silk Road. This book of global studies […]
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A Tang Newspaper

With the participation of teachers from all over the U.S., the Teach China program develops multi-disciplinary curriculum units aligned with national standards. In July 2001, […]
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Global Urban Explosion

This lesson examines the environment impact of urban development around the world. By the conclusion of this lesson, students will be able to (1) describe […]
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Understanding Decorative Motifs on Chinese Porcelain

This hands-on activity is designed to be an inexpensive way for students to learn and appreciate the cultural significance of select symbols as they appear […]