China at KS2

With the Olympic Games being held in Beijing in 2008, take the opportunity to explore the huge, fascinating and diverse country of China.

Resources for visits

Cloisonne jar

Chinese Art

Jade jewellery, lacquer boxes, porcelain vases, bronze weapons. Find out about the materials and decorative techniques used in Chinese art in the Museum's collection.

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Online resources

British Museum websites

Budai figureSearch highlights of the Museum's Chinese collection online

For adults. Discover more about the Museum's collection. Find detailed information, background articles and images of many objects from the Chinese galleries.

Ancient China website

Ancient China

www.ancientchina.co.uk
Navigate the tomb of a wealthy lord, learn about the creation of the world by Pangu and Nuwa, observe Chinese master craftsmen at work and even try your hand at silkworm farming. Includes staffroom section with resources for teachers.

Other useful websites

The British Library's Silk Road Education website - education pages from the British Library's International Dunhuang Project with resources for students, teachers and researchers.

Chinese New Year Links

China - history and culture - by Portsmouth EMAS (Ethnic Minority Achievement Service) to support pupils with English as an alternative language.

Chinese Myths

Chinese Culture

Chinese network -  a virtual staffroom for Mandarin teachers which includes downloadable teaching materials.