China at KS2
Explore the huge, fascinating and diverse country of China.
Resources for visits
An exhibition touring the UK from 2009
exploring one of the most important and influential civilisations
in world history.
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
Search 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
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.