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Investigating China, Elementary #2
Students learn about China through a variety of objects and hands on experiences.  The materials and activities would make a wonderful addition to any unit on China.  While geared towards elementary students, the objects and lessons certainly could be used with students of any age.

Lessons:
Lesson 1:  Ancient Celebrations, Modern Customs
Lesson 2:  Chinese Silk
Lesson 3:  Chopsticks and Chinese Food Culture
Lesson 4:  Symbolism in Chinese Food
Lesson 5:  China’s Provinces
Lesson 6:  Chinese Folk Music
Lesson 7:  School in China
Lesson 8:  Chinese Games

Materials in Trunk:

Chinese Children’s Games, by Fung Shiu-Ying
China:  The Land, by Bobbie Kalman
The Story of A Grain of Rice, by Raphaelle Brice
The Seven Chinese Brothers, by Margaret Mahy
Li Lun:  Lad of Courage, by Carolyn Treffinger
Chinese Music:  Teacher’s Handbook, by Joe Huang
Chinese Folksongs Book and tape, by Yeh Yung-Ching
The Lion's Roar: Chinese Luogu Percussion Ensembles BOOK/CD
Chinese Folk Music Audio Cassette
Chopsticks
Relaxation Point Poster
Wok and strainer
Whisk broom (2)
Lunch container
Green Canvas Bookbag with:  seven calligraphy practice books, A Primary Course in English Typing, Primary Chinese Reader-- book 1, five workbooks, Youmodashi-Wit and Humor, Geography of China and the World Text Book, Some General Knowledge about the Nature textbook,  History of China and the World (2nd), One Hundred and One American Pop Songs,  Some General Knowledge About the Nature textbook, History of China and the World Textbook (1st grade), Maths textbook for 8 year olds, Maths textbook for eleven year olds,  three other text books.
Ritual Papercuts
Chinese Chess game
Three Chinese jumpropes
Chinese Checkers Game
Three silk worm cocoons and three silk scarves