Links+for+Teachers

http://depts.washington.edu/chinaciv/index.htm  Advice on the Use of this Site: I recommend that you use the Contents, Timeline and Site Map when first navigating this site because it is easy to miss many fascinating things. Most images and maps are accompanied by thoughtful questions for discussion. Even if you do not have projection capabilities, you should be able to bookmark sections for individuals or small groups to examine on the classroom’s computer. Also, if you help them navigate the site, better readers may be able to glean facts from the text.
 * Links for Teachers **
 * Here are some sites that you may find useful in planning and implementing your social studies and science lessons. **
 * China **
 *  J ** __A Visual Sourcebook of Chinese Civilization __: This site is phenomenal for images and background information on the following aspects of China and Chinese civilization: geography, diversity of ethnic groups, homes, art, calligraphy, clothing… . Maps show the growth of China through history, as well as topography, weather, climate and regional divisions.

 J  __Chinese Inventions: Can You Name Them?__: This material accompanies the **Timeline for Chinese Inventions** found on the page of links for the kids. It provides short background information that is not terribly difficult to read. http://afe.easia.columbia.edu/song/readings/inventions_ques.htm

 J __ CNN: Visions of China __: This is a great source on modern China for us, but most of the information is too advanced for this level. Below are a few links within the site that you may be able to use with the class. __Where is that?__ : The goal of this challenging game is to match up landmarks with their geographic locations. http://tinyurl.com/3atun8

__<span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin">China at a Glance __<span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Cambria','serif'; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin">: Basic, easily decipherable information and statistics. Also, a map that changes to depict the shifting boundaries and population over the last two millennia. http://tinyurl.com/2sjpsy

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http://www.whatkidscando.org/China_site/index.html

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