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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:
http://www.chinesezodiacguide.com/
Tales of 4 Chinese Cities!
1. BeijingThe 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
Listen to the
video about Shenzhen
Listen to the first 1 minute and fill in the gaps on P.10:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHe6dnJT_Xo
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 _______________.
4. GuangzhouThe Canton Trade Fair
Listen to the video about the
Canton Trade Fair
Listen to the video and answer the question on P.10:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj_RrVhZsnQ
Puff The Magic Dragon 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCh31dGzO9c
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
a camel head,
a snake neck,
fish scales,
tiger claws,
ox ears,
deer horns,
and whiskers.
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.