Ms. McKenzie's Lesson on China

Humanities Center

Introduction | Internet Activities | Conclusion | References


Introduction

The purpose of this Web page is to give you a sampling of some of the aspects of China. Each of the activities asks you to make a  personal commitment to what you like, believe, or feel. Really try to find things that you can connect with.

The following links come from all over the World Wide Web and represent a variety of viewpoints. You may complete the following Internet activities alone or by working in a group. You may complete all or only some of the activities depending on your goals.

Good luck and have fun!

Internet Activities

Complete one of the activities located in this web page:
China Activities: http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/China/sampler.html

(See the Great Wall of China on your left.)

Conclusion

While exploring the activity samplers on China, I hope that you have had fun, learned, and most importantly connected with some part of China.  If you did not, please go back and explore some other links and look deeper inside yourself.  Be prepared to explain how you feel more interested in or connected to China, now that you have explored other activities.

(Another view of the Great Wall of China on your right.)

References

Merriam-Webster Dictionary: http://www.m-w.com
Microsoft Encarta: http://encarta.msn.com
Encyclopedia Britannica: http://www.britannica.com
 
 

The chinese character SHOU ("show") means "long life." This character is commonly used in chinese celebrations involving a passage of time (e.g. birthdays and aniversaries.)

Read more about other "lucky" characters at http://www.floatingworldeditions.com/lucky.html.