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Sponge Activity: Think about the country of China. List 5 things that you know, have heard, or think about China. BRAINSTORM!

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1 Sponge Activity: Think about the country of China. List 5 things that you know, have heard, or think about China. BRAINSTORM!

2 Quick Facts about China: ► Located on the opposite side of the world as the United States ► China has the largest population in the world ► The Chinese year is based on the cycles of the moon  Calendar dates back to 2600 BC—oldest known calendar in the world! ► 14 different countries border China ► Chinese languages has over 20,000 letters ► Chinese inventions include paper (and toilet paper), the compass, gun powder, and printing ► Ice cream was invented in China ► China makes about 70% of the world’s toys ► The story of Cinderella originated in China (not Disney!) in 860 ► In China, to finish everything on your plate is considered rude ► In China, there are more people who speak English than in the U.S.

3 VIDEO VIDEO China: From Past to Present: Geography, Traditional Religions, and Beliefs VIDEO


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