Investigating the “Forbidden” in the Forbidden City

Grades K-5, Beliefs/Religion, History, Science & Technology

This lesson is intended to teach students about the concept of forbidden spaces through an interactive, hands-on activity based on the history and design of […]

Understanding Decorative Motifs on Chinese Porcelain

All Grades, Arts & Literature, Society Lesson or Unit Plan

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 […]

A Brief History of Chinese Poetry: Classical to Contemporary

Grade Level 6-8, Arts & Literature, History, Society Lesson or Unit Plan

The main goal of this lesson is to show students how art reflects the ideas and culture of a particular time and place through the […]

Defining Nature Through Art

Grades 6-8 Arts & Literature, Environment/Nature Lesson or Unit Plan

This lesson will teach students how to connect the various organisms within nature through an artistic lens. Students will develop their own definition of nature, […]

Art and the Cultural Revolution

Grades 9-12 Arts & Literature, Government, History, Society Lesson or Unit Plan

Students will examine the use of art as propaganda during the Cultural Revolution through a series of posters. They will learn a brief overview of […]

Multiple Perspectives on the Three Gorges Dam

Grades 6-8 Economics, Environment/Nature, Geography, Science/Technology Lesson or Unit Plan

In this lesson, students will explore the pros and cons of the Three Gorges Dam, using classroom text and the attached websites. They will explore […]

Environmental Roots and the Tree of Modern China

Grades 9-12, Beliefs/Religion, Environment/Nature, History Lesson or Unit Plan

This lesson will introduce students to environmental issues in contemporary China and have them approach and analyze these issues from the perspective of three different […]