All About China

Map of China

The Flag of China

The Communist Party The People of China

Chinese Zodiac Animals

The Ox has a strong personality! The year you were born can tell a great deal about your personality. Go to this website and click on the animal of the year you were born:

Tales of 4 Chinese Cities!

1.Beijing- The Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China is the longest structure ever built.

The Great Wall of China was built entirely by hand....begun in 400 B.C. (B.C. = Before Christ was born – many years ago!)

It was built to protect China’s northern border against invaders.

Who built the Great Wall of China? Poor Chinese men and boys were taken from their homes Thousands died building the wall, their bodies are buried in the earth inside.

What does it look like? Watchtowers are every 100 to 200 yards along the wall. They were once used as lookout posts. Thy are no longer used.

What is it used for today? It is no longer used for defense. It attracts many tourists.

Great Wall of China Quiz P.9 1.When was the Great Wall of China started? Answer: 400 BC 2.Who built the Great Wall? Answer: Poor Chinese men & boys 3.What was its purpose? Answer: To protect China from invasions from the North. 4. Name 1 thing it is used for today. Answer: Tourism

2.Shanghai- A tourist destination P.9

The Bund - The Bund - a famous waterfront in Shanghai

City God Temple- It is in the Old Town of Shanghai

This is the Pudong Skyline -

3. Shenzhen - A Special Economic zone

The pioneering ________ of Shenzhen attracts the attention of investors from ________________________. Shenzhen is China’s first Special Economic Zone, an important gateway for _______________ trade into the hinterland of _____________. Shenzhen is adjacent to _______________. Listen to the video about Shenzhen Listen to the first 1 minute and fill in the gaps on P.10:

4. Guangzhou- The Canton Trade Fair

Listen to the video about the Canton Trade Fair Listen to the video and answer the question on P.10:

Puff The Magic Dragon 1 Oh Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honah Lee Little Jackie Paper loved that rascal Puff, and brought him strings and sealing wax and other fancy stuff. Oh Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honah Lee Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honah Lee Together they would travel on a boat with billowed sail And Jackie kept a lookout perched on Puff's gigantic tail, Noble kings and princes would bow whene'er they came, Pirate ships would lower their flags when Puff roared out his name…

Puff The Magic Dragon 2 Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honah Lee Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honah Lee A dragon lives forever but not so little boys Painted wings and giant rings make way for other toys. One grey night it happened, Jackie Paper came no more And Puff that mighty dragon, he ceased his fearless roar. His head was bent in sorrow, green scales fell like rain, Puff no longer went to play along the cherry lane. Without his life-long friend, Puff could not be brave, So Puff that mighty dragon sadly slipped into his cave. Oh Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honah Lee Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land - called - Ho-nah - Lee

Ancient Chinese DRAGONS

Ancient China Today, we know that magical dragons exist only in imagination and myth. They are mythical creatures. But in ancient China, the people believed that dragons were real and powerful. The dragon was the sign of the emperors.

Ancient China Dragons in ancient China were a mix of parts from different animals.

Ancient China These mythical creatures had and whiskers. a camel head, a snake neck, fish scales, tiger claws, ox ears, deer horns,

Ancient China Their job in ancient China was to act as guardians.

Wood Dragons Legend says …. Wood dragons are brown. They guard the forest.

Fire Dragons Legend says …. Fire dragons are red. They guard the wind, fire, lightning and sky.

Earth Dragons Legend says … Earth dragons are green. They guard the earth and the mountains.

Metal Dragons Legend says …. Metal dragons are gold. They guard metals and precious gems.

Water Dragons Legend says …. Water dragons are blue. They guard rivers, rain and water.

Conclusion The ancient Chinese believed that dragons were real and had special magical powers. Dragons were an important part of ancient Chinese life. They were blamed for things that went wrong, and credited for things that went right. Dragons are still a fun ancient Chinese invention!

Discussion Question: Do magical dragons really exist? Did they ever exist? Answer: No. Dragons are mythical creatures. They exist only in myth and imagination.

Chinese Dragon Project In groups of 3-4, you are going to make your own Chinese Dragon! Your dragon can be an ancient dragon or your own type of dragon.