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Chinese Calligraphy, the art of writing
Grades K-12, Art, Social Studies, History, and Literacy, Lesson or Unit Plan
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
Grades 9-12, Arts & Literature, Beliefs/Religion, Society Lesson or Unit Plan
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
Grades 6-8, 9-12 Arts & Literature, Beliefs/Religion, History, Society Lesson or Unit Plan
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
Grades K-5 Geography, History, Science/Technology, Society Lesson or Unit Plan
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 […]