ancient civilizations--China

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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!

China's 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.
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 

This is a video that's been sped up, but shows silkworms devouring mulberry leaves and building cocoons. This is the beginning of the silk fabric processing.
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From the Worm to the Carpet 

This module features the silk making process from the cocoon all the way to the beautiful silk fabrics and carpet making industries of Turkey. It is a wonderful video in partnership with the Silk Road trade video to show the route of silk trading from China to Turkey.
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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

The origins of the statues, religious influences on culture and architecture, and societal changes over time.
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Great Stuff on Amazon 

If I Were a Kid in Ancient China: Children of the Ancient World (If I Were a Kid in. . .)

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