History of China for Kids
This lens includes videos, activities, and books that introduce children to ancient Chinese culture. There are links to Chinese character flash card games, New Year celebrations, flag activities, and puzzles. The videos focus on the Silk Road and its role in making China an ancient trading power. How is silk made? See the actual silkworm make its cocoon and witness the process from there. This industry is shown from the perspective of other Asian cultures, not just China.
I will add shots from our own lapbook as we complete this unit for those who might want one idea in how to capture all of this information interactively. See the purpose of the architecture, and most of all, have fun!
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China's Silk Road
- Pre-History: Story of the Silk Road
- This video is from How Stuff Works (4:03), that talks about wars, power of the horse on land increase, and the perils of the Silk Road and why China maintained power in this area.
- What the Ancients Knew: Silk Making
- This video from "How Stuff Works" (2:03) actually features silk making from start to finish in Japan, not China, but because the process is so very well outlined, I included it as a part of this lens and I highly recommend it.
Silkworm Cocoon Processing
From the Worm to the Carpet
History Projects for Kids
- Kidipede projects for kids studying Ancient China
- These projects are listed as being for kids who are middle school-aged. Summaries of science with limited experiment listings, ideas for imitating the clothing, and a few memory games for children.
Activity Village for Kids--Ancient China
- Craft pages for kids studying Ancient China
- This page is from the Activity Village. There are coloring pages, history stories of the Great Wall, puzzles, craft pages, Chinese character cards, and other fun hands-on projects and illustrated summaries for kids. Have fun!
Ancient Chinese Architecture
How and Why these magnificent statues were created
Great Stuff on Amazon
If I Were a Kid in Ancient China: Children of the Ancient World (If I Were a Kid in. . .)
Amazon Price: $12.21 (as of 11/23/2009) 
Once Upon a Time in China #1
Amazon Price: $8.49 (as of 11/23/2009)
ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS CHINA INDIA
Amazon Price: (as of 11/23/2009)
Scooby's Chinese Fortune Kooky Caper
Amazon Price: $1.99 (as of 11/23/2009)
Egypt Kids (PC-CD)
Amazon Price: (as of 11/23/2009)
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