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Free middle school asian studies projects
Chinese Invention Brochure Project
The Chinese have a trade fair every year in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province in China. I wanted my students to create a brochure as if they were an inventor set to introduce their product at the trade fair.
Originally I gave my students very limited direction and guidance, but when I received their finished product I realized that they needed more direction so I set out and looked at what I had hoped they would do for me but without having to read my mind. I also looked at the projects that mad
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6th - 8th
Chinese Lantern Paper Craft (Year of the Horse)
This cute and easy lantern craft is perfect for celebrating the Chinese New Year. Print in color, cut and glue...that's it! simple and easy. This craft project takes about 10 to 15 minutes to complete and suitable for any age group.
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1st - 6th
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Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year- Year of the Horse 2014
Directions for Hanging Pendant Decoration
If you were born in 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002 or 2014, this is your year!
Celebrate the Chinese zodiac lunar calendar with this decoration. You can make a hanging pendant following these instructions or take the horse design and apply it to a Chinese New Year banner, bookmark or any other project you have in mind!
Tools and Materials:
• White copy paper
• Red paper or poster board
• Scissors
• Glue stick
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K - 10th, Staff
Sadako and The Thousand Paper Cranes Choice Board
This choice board is intended to be used for an end of the book activity for Sadako and The Thousand Paper Cranes.
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3rd - 6th
South Asia Map - Scribble Maps!
This is a great alternative to boring hand drawn maps for mid-level geography students. Scribblemaps.com uses Google Maps to allow students to create their own maps. These directions are for the region of South Asia and include:
- labeling countries and capitals
- drawing in rivers
- creating symbols for mountains and labeling physical features
- directions to turn in digitally to your LMS
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6th - 9th
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Haiku Watercolour Poem Project
I have used this project in both English and social studies when doing the Japan unit. specifically chapter 12, when introducing Japanese culture. It is a fun little project that takes about two class periods. I have the students create two -three poems as a rough draft to be checked over by a peer and then myself. Once they have done that, they take a good sheet of heavy paper and write their poem and they are to also draw a picture that relates to their poem. After they have made sure they are
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4th - 12th, Not Grade Specific
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How to Draw a Panda & Bamboo (Free)
These step-by-step handouts are great resources for children to help them break down the basic shapes that we see in a panda and their favorite thing to eat-- bamboo! When paired together, these handouts are the perfect starting point to a project about pandas or a thematic unit on Asia or China, specifically. I have used this handout in a thematic unit on Asia. These are handy handouts for teaching about how to use lines, shapes, form, and proportion to create a simple drawing of a panda and
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PreK - 8th
Social Studies Mini Project: Ancient India (Geography and Ancient Cities
This project will involve students in some research on the culture of two ancient Indian cities as well as creating a map of Indian's geography. This can be used in conjunction with a study of Ancient India or as a general project researching Asian nations. The project allows students to work individually or in pairs. The process allows for development of simple, basic research and geography skills.
Grades:
4th - 7th
Mongols! The Movie Project
After 1206, the Mongol Empire launched a series of invasions that saw their empire expand across Eurasia, from Korea to Hungary. Few groups connected the world more than the Mongol Empire. Their conquests—and the 150 years of rule that followed—connected much of Afro-Eurasia under one state. Even areas that escaped Mongol conquest nonetheless found themselves drawn closer into a web of trade networks that expanded under Mongol rule.You have been hired to help publicize a new major motion pictur
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5th - 12th
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Chinese Dynasty Brochure Activity
This activity helps to summarize a unit on Chinese dynasties. This activity is designed to be completed in groups. Once the groups are formed the students are assigned different dynasties. The students then create a brochure on why their dynasty belongs in a museum exhibit that is set to open in Beijing. They must include various components in their brochures and present them to the class. I usually demonstrate what a brochure looks like first. I also have a rubric for free that goes along with
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5th - 12th
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Tic-Tac-Toe Social Studies Explorers Project
In this document, students have the option of creating a tic-tac-toe project of their choice. In the area of Explorers, students can decide which activities best fit their needs.
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4th - 9th
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World Religions Project - Silk Road
This project blends learning about the Silk Road and the 5 major world religions (Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism).
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7th
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Itinerary for China - Literacy and Numeracy Aligned
This task asks students to develop a Travel Brochure to China. All tasks are literacy and numeracy aligned.
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2nd - 12th
Golden Age / Inventions in China Writing Prompt
This is a brief writing prompt for students to brainstorm and research about the Golden Age of Medieval China and the inventions that come along with it.
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6th - 8th
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Geo Project: Landmarks
Students will research and then recreate a famous landmark of their choice (landmarks may include palaces, temples, monuments, or other large construction works either modern or ancient), made with mostly or completely recycled materials. They will then present the finished work to their classmates, giving details about the building’s construction, importance, and place in society both at the time of its construction, and now.
Includes:
-Class Handout
-Project Instructions
-Grading rubric
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7th - 10th
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Indus Valley Civilization Research Project - PBL
If you would like to purchase the 100% EDITABLE version of this product, click here! Great for differentiation!*COVID-19* - This resource can be printed and used in the classroom or be used for distance learning with Google Slides.Inspire and engage your students in studying the Indus Valley civilization!For thousands of years, people from around the world have been fascinated with the Indus Valley civilization. From the development of a standardized system of weights and measures to advancement
Grades:
5th - 8th
My Chinese house 我的中国房子
This project is for Chinese level 1. Theme: my familyIn the file, eight pages include1. Objectives 2. Three modes assessment: Interpretive, presentational and interpersonal. 3. Culture connection4. Toolbox: functions, vocabulary, and structure. 5. Technology6. Student's worksheets7. Student's final work examples8. Grading rubric9. Teacher's manual: 5 pages step by step instruction
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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Chinese Invention Project
Using research from our classroom activities and other sources (internet, textbook, library, etc), students will create a visual display and complete a 2 paragraph essay of one major invention/contribution of Medieval China.I spend about 3 classroom sessions highlighting and teaching about the major Chinese inventions (paper, gunpowder, compass, etc) while the students take notes and prepare for their project. The idea around the project is for them to do research (using class notes, textbook,
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6th - 8th
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Culture Fair PBL - Updated for Covid-19
This project tasks students with creating a "Culture Fair" display. Teachers select cultures for students to study in pairs. This particular project is designed for sixth grade, but can easily be scaled for most middle school contexts. The project is complete with original rubric for assessment.
Grades:
5th - 8th
African Geography 3D Map
This is instructions to create a map of Africa using various materials, students can use their imagination, to include what we use at my school MIRPL (Movement, Human Interaction with Environment, Region, Place and Location). This project was done using the instructions from a 4-day seminar with Dr. Collins. Also, this project will work for any continent, country, region or even a city.
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7th - 12th
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The Great Leap Forward- Teaching Resource (analyzing propaganda)
This is a free collection of resources concerning the mass historical crisis in China called the Great Leap Forward. Created by several students, the packet contains a choose-your-own-adventure, examples of propaganda, and articles and documents paired with questions for students to answer as they learn about the event. This bundle may be used from students anywhere in grades 7-12.
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7th - 12th
Create a Google Doodle for China
This mini-project is used at the end of my China topic for the East Asia unit in 10th grade Global Studies course. We usually only do Chinese history since the 1800’s (when Europe showed up) but this project can be altered to fit any time period for any country or region you are teaching. You are also able to edit the requirements related to the article if need be- I have honors students as well as students with special needs so there are differentiated versions of instructions. Make it your
Grades:
7th - 12th
Map of Japan
Two different criteria sheets for creating a map of Japan. One is a simple political map, while the other has students build and paint a topographical or 3D map using Celluclay or modelling clay.
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5th - 7th
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Japan - Prince Shotoku Biography Book
These are simple instructions of a "Biography Book," which is a fun activity to do while studying the reign of Prince Shotoku of Japan. Students research Prince Shotoku's reign of Japan and in a book (made of construction paper) students write 6 contributions of Prince Shotoku and draw a picture for each contribution (or page of book).
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7th
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