CHINA  

 

Discovering China - for first graders from Chicago's Stone Scholastic Academy. Includes info on Chinese food, numbers, zodiac, kites, silkworms, pandas, The Great Wall, and more.

Map of China - shows you the provinces and how to pronounce their names.

Physical Map of China - view of China as seen from space, with major cities and borders added. From National Geographic.com.

Virtual China - pictures of people, buildings, and nature from different cities and regions in China.

Beauty, the Land of China - Chang Jiang - photos and info on the longest river in China, the Chang Jiang.

Yu Yuan Garden - see photos and learn about this garden located in Shanghai, built in the architectural style of the Ming dynasty.

Yu Yuan: The Garden of Peace and Comfort - take a stroll through this historical garden in Shanghai. Same garden as above, cool virtual tour.

China -   learn about China from a 3rd  grade class. They help you learn  with a slide show and test your knowledge with a quiz.

Chinese New Year - Find out what families do on  this special Chinese Holiday.

Chinese Time - Think about the time in China. Is it the same time as it is here? Make a hypothesis and then see if you are right.

Chinese Recipes - Choose a recipe and make a meal at school or at home.

Chinese Desserts - Taste a  Chinese treat! Make one of these delicious desserts.

The Shanghai Zoo - Learn how this zoo is saving endangered animals.

 

The cheongsam is a female dress that is very Chinese. .The name "cheongsam," means "long dress."

Geography 

Pictures of China