General links
Geography, maps and flags
- Geography China:- Part of a larger site learn about the geography of China, includes maps and links.
- Map: China:- From Factmonster a map of including the provinces.
- China:- This page provides a large map of China with links and facts.
- China:- This page contains five slides with some interesting facts about the geography of China.
- China:- A large map of China showing the provinces.
- China map printout:- From the Enchanted learning a printable blackline map of China.
- China flag:- A large Chinese flag with information about the symbols.
- China flag:- Information about the symbols and a large picture of the flag.
- Flag of China:- A small thumbnail Chinese flag, see your teacher for a larger printable version.
- Geography and climate of China:- Part of Kidcyber this page shows images with brief facts.
Chinese culture
Celebrations, festivals and religion
Inventions
Games
- Traditional games:- Provides information on a large amount of traditional games played in China.
- Games of China:- From the Internet public library site brief information about games played by Chinese children.
- Ancient Chinese games:- This page provides a brief explanation about Chinese games through history.
Animals
- Chinese alligator:- From Kidcyber all about the Chinese alligator.
- Chinese alligator:- From Britannica information about the Chinese alligator.
- Giant pandas:- From National Geographic information about the giant panda.
- Giant pandas:- From Kidcyber all about the giant panda.
- Yangtze-river dolphin:- From Kidcyber all about the Yangtze-river dolphin.
- Red panda:- From National Geographic information about the Red panda of China.
- Red panda:- From Enchanted learning a description and printable diagram of the red panda.
Myths and legends
Famous landmarks
Ancient China
- Ancient China:- A comprehensive list of information about Ancient China.
- Ancient China:- From the British Museum. Welcome to the British Museum's web site on ancient China. These 'Staff Room' pages have been developed to help teachers get the most out of the web site for themselves and for their class. It is predominantly aimed at schoolchildren aged 9 - 11 and their teachers but we hope that other groups may find it useful too.
- Daily life in Ancient China:- Learn about Taoism with Winnie-the-Pooh. Explore daily life in 4 Chinese Dynasties. Read things written in BC times.
Online guide to lesson plans and activities
- China/Chinese theme page:- From Enchanted learning a huge amount of printable activities.
- Chinese dragon banner:- Step by step instructions and printables to make a Chinese dragon for your classroom, a great craft activity.
- Dragon:- From Enchanted learning a printable dragon with some information.
- Dragon theme unit:- From abcteach various lessons and activities relating to the dragon, includes colouring pages and more.
- Welcome to China:- From Access Asia, numerous lesson plans, stories and more for a unit of work on China.
- A trip to China:- From Kidcyber. A Trip to China: an Integrated Unit aims to help teachers undertake a comprehensive study of China in the upper primary classroom. Students will examine aspects of daily life, explores the cultural diversity of the nation, and discusses key industries, occupations and the arts in China.
Webquests
- Life in China:-
Have you ever wondered what would be like to live in another country? What games would you play? What kinds of food would you eat? What language would you speak?
Your parent is hired to a new position that requires to work in China for a minimum of 2 years. Your parents decided to take the whole family to live in China for 2 years.
- Welcome to China:- From Global Trek. Scholastic's Global Trek is a way for students to travel to countries around the world without ever having to leave their classroom.
When students arrive in the country of their choice they are supplied with a suggested travel itinerary. This itinerary offers them links to background information and a chance to read about the country's people. Students also have a chance to meet the people of the country they visit through Scholastic's Classport. Classport is an online community of learners that provides tools such as instant translation, so you can communicate easily even if you don't speak the same language.
- China:- You are the newest travel agent at the Comet Travel Agency. The Comet Travel Agency is trying to expand it's over seas business. You were hired because you have good computer skills as well as being a good travel agent. You will use your skills on the computer and as an agent to help the company expand their business.
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