Dragons
Ancient China for Kids
In ancient China, dragons were nice guys. They were caring and looked after things. There were different dragons to guard the wind, the wind, the rain, the rivers, and precious metals.
That's why huge paper dragons and gorgeous pottery dragons are seen so often in Chinese art in ancient times and today.
Chinese New Year Story about Nian
Legend of the Chinese Dragon (YouTube)
Stories about Dragons, Paper Bag Princess
Hidden picture dragon, interactive, vocabulary
Chinese Dragons Interesting Facts
Chinese Dragon Lore (Donn, PowerPoint, feel free to use this in your classroom)
Free Use Clipart: Chinese Dragons, right click and save to your computer, to learn which dragon is for what purpose, please our PowerPoint, written by Lin Donn, illustrated by Phillip Martin
Explore Ancient China
Ancient China Occupations, Professions
The invention and importance of tea
Superstitions in Ancient China
Taoism - An Ancient Philosophy
Comparison of Beliefs - Taoism, Confucianism, Legalism
The 3 Teachings - Confucius, Taoism, Buddhism
Myth: Why Chinese dragons have five toes
Myth: Nian, the Horrible Monster
Ancient Story: Wang the Peddler
Ancient Story: The True Story of Mulan
Ancient Story: The Warrior Well
Legend: The Story of Shadow Puppets
Stone Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age (for kids)
Achievements & Ancient Inventions
Take the Quiz, interactive with answers
Interactive Games about Ancient China for Kids
For Teachers
Ancient China Lesson Plans, Classroom Activities, Projects
What is the difference between a proverb and a fable? (1-2 class periods)
The Three Doctrines & Legalism
Debates on Censorship (2-3 class periods)
The Silk Road Game (1-2 class periods)
Several Lesson Ideas for Ancient China
Free Use PowerPoints about Ancient China for Kids and Teachers
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