Yin Yu Tang

Yin Yu Tang, a late Qing dynasty merchants' house, was originally located in the southeastern China. Re-erected at the Peabody Essex Museum, Yin Yu tang is now open to visitors.
http://www.pem.org/yinyutang/index.html

Click on Family Genealogy - and you'll find an abundance of authentic resources.

http://www.pem.org/yinyutang/index.html

Book format:
http://books.google.com/books?id=Ag_RIYrX1G4C&pg=PA75&lpg=PA75&dq=tang+household&source=web&ots=HAw2aMAz3v&sig=OhcjgH8KyEV18UgA7L4MoopDxWM&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=2&ct=result#PPP1,M1

Chinese History

Great for overall information on China. Lots of pictures and time lines. I think this would be wonderful for Grades 5-10 (need more in-depth information for higher levels).
http://ancienthistory.mrdonn.org/Chinalife.html

中國國家地理中文網Chinese National Geography

http://www.cng.com.cn/?ID=20704011700000000

中國文化研究院 The Academy of Chinese Studies

http://www.chiculture.net/?ID=20704011500000000
This award winngin website is just superb! I used it in my mainstream culture classes and the students responded very well to the attractive graphics. I learned so much information from this website as well to prepare my lessons.


Many historical timelines, maps and visuals of artifacts. Monthly topics also helps to keep classroom interesting.

The First Emperor: The Man Who Made China

Discovery Channel's new series
http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/firstemperor/firstemperor.html

The "How Would You Rule China" Quiz is almost entertaining! I really think students would like this...give them a quick overview of what past emperors have done.