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
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.
Download this free resource
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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.