Faculty Publications
Document Type
Guide
Keywords
Agriculture; Cultural Education; Culture; Elementary Education
Abstract
Understanding the culture of other nations contributes to the development of responsible citizens in a democratic society. A classroom teaching team proved these activities to be successful. Five initial lessons introduce students to the study of China by teaching Chinese geography. To enhance cultural understanding; 10 additional lessons focus on the following aspects of Chinese culture: (1) flags; (2) agriculture; (3) calligraphy; (4) calendar; (5) inventions; (6) karate; (7) tangrams; (8) crafts; (9) folk tales; and (10) Confucius. The unit culminates with plans for preparing Chinese dinner; having an open house; or organizing a homeroom meeting. Each lesson includes learner outcomes; materials; and implementation instructions for carrying out the activities. The lessons may be taught as a class activity or completed individually by students. A bibliography and supplementary materials are appended. (SM)
Department
Department of Teaching
Original Publication Date
1985
Object Description
1 PDF file (95 pages)
Repository
UNI ScholarWorks, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa
Copyright
©1985 Janet McClain
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
McClain, Janet, "China: A Teaching Unit for Primary Grades" (1985). Faculty Publications. 5708.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/facpub/5708
Comments
ERIC Document - ED286804 found in the ERIC Database