China. a cultural perspective

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1 China

2 : Author Jan Kiernan Editor Damian Bester Graphic Design Lewis Mathieson Thanks to: Sashi Thapa (Herald Sun), Poppy Masselos (The Courier Mail) Martina Simos (The Advertiser) and Christine Kilpatrick (The Daily Telegraph). First published in Copyright News Ltd. Photography and line drawings copyright Jan Kiernan Fair copying of this publication is permitted for the purposes of teaching, review or research. Copyright inquiries should be addressed to: Education Services Manager Davies Brothers Pty Ltd Macquarie St Hobart TAS

3 China in the curriculum 1 section one Author Jan Kiernan Editor Damian Bester Graphic Design Lewis Mathieson First published in Copyright News Ltd. Photography and line drawings copyright Jan Kiernan Fair copying of this publication is permitted for the purposes of teaching, review or research. Copyright inquiries should be addressed to: Education Services Manager Davies Brothers Pty Ltd Macquarie St Hobart TAS nie@dbl.newsltd.com.au

4 China in the curriculum This unit of work looks at life in China today and the customs and traditions that are part of the lifestyle of its people. It also seeks to look forward to the China of the future and the issues that it has to face. The unit of study is divided into five parts or key questions. Key questions What are the major physical features, natural resources and climate and vegetation patterns of China? What are some of the traditions and customs of the peoples of China? What is it like to live in contemporary China? What are some of the economic, political, social and cultural links between Australia and China? What are some of the major challenges China will face in the future? Sample learning opportunities Have students: use atlases, maps and globes to familiarise themselves with China s location prepare a map to show major physical features and population centres collect and graph information about the climate of China gather information about the vegetation of China locate and map mineral deposits in China. Have students: make a brief study of the major periods in the history of China and draw timelines find out about Confucius and the ways Confucianism has influenced the people of China prepare a collection of stories, drama, artworks and poetry from China find out about the development of Chinese calligraphy and practise drawing some characters. Have students: investigate aspects of the contemporary life of the people of China such as types of agriculture, housing, clothing, transport, the media, government find out what it is like to grow up in China, collecting information about education, games, sport, leisure activities... Have students: find out about trade between Australia and China investigate links in areas such as education, sport, entertainment, health discuss political issues that concern both countries make a major study of the tourist industry in China. Have students: investigate and discuss issues such as pressure of population, climate change, resource access and management, pollution, urbanisation

5 activity News Ltd 1 K-W-L what I know what I want to know what I have learnt

6 activity News Ltd 2 Big Ideas the environment what are the big ideas about China? the history

7 activity News Ltd 3 The Chinese Flag What colours are on the Chinese flag? from the CIA World Factbook 2007 How many points does the large star have? How many other stars are on the flag? Colour in your own Chinese flag on the next page Teacher note The Chinese flag first flew in Beijing s Tiananmen Square on October 1, 1949, when Mao Zedong proclaimed the founding of the People s Republic of China. The red background is symbolic of communism. The large star represents the Communist Party and the other four stars the people of China.

8 activity News Ltd 3

9 Find the Landmarks activity News Ltd 4 Locate these places on the map of China below Cities Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Urumqi, Lhasa, Lanzhou, Chongqing, Jinan, Wuhan, Harbin, Nanjing, Nanning, Kunming, Hangzhou, Xian, Shenyang, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Changchun, Yinchuan Rivers Changjiang (Yangtze) River, Huanghe (Yellow) River, Heilong River, Tarim River Seas and islands Hainan, South China Sea, East China Sea, Huanghai Sea, Bohai Sea

10 activity News Ltd 4 Find the Landmarks: Answers

11 activity News Ltd 5 Map of China Quiz Source: CIA World Factbook 1. What is the capital city of China and what line of latitude runs through it? 8. Mount Everest lies on the border of China and what other country? 2. What country lies north-east from the city of Shanghai? 9. What Chinese island lies off the south coast of mainland China? 3. What major city is located in the far north-west of the country? 10. Using the scale on the map, what is the distance between Guangzhou and Beijing? 4. What sea lies between China and South Korea? 11. What sea lies east of the city of Ningbo? 5. What river runs through Shanghai? 12. What countries share a border with China? 6. Which major city is found in the far north-east of the country? 7. What two major cities lie on the Huanghe (Yellow) River?

12 Source: CIA World Factbook