History
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2 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 […]
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1 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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1 Han China and Ancient Rome
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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2 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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1 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 […]
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1 Understanding History Through Artifacts
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 […]
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1 Political Change as Seen Through Posters
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 […]
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2 Investigating the “Forbidden” in the Forbidden City
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 […]
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2 Environmental Roots and the Tree of Modern China
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 […]