Ancient
China Resources for this IRP have been listed in this document A - L and in another document M - Z.
Ancient
China
Author(s):Cotterell, Arthur
General Description:Book contains many photographs of ancient Chinese artifacts with brief explanations. Two-page sections cover the main components of Chinese history and life, such as emperors, empires, war, paper, printing, food and drink, arts and crafts, and so on. Includes an index.
Audience:General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Understanding Culture and Society
Grade Level: 6-8 Year Recommended: 1995
Also Recommended For: Social Studies K-7
Supplier: Irwin Publishing
1800 Steeles Avenue West
Concord, ON
L4K 2P3
Tel: (905) 660-0611
Fax: (905) 660-0676
Price: $16.95 Order Number: 0-7737-28090
The Ancient
Chinese
Author(s):Martell, Hazel Mary
General Description:Book explores ancient Chinese civilization. It presents topics from emperors and dynasties to peasants and everyday life in two-page spreads. Illustrations (modern and ancient), maps, and photographs accompany each subject. Includes a timeline, glossary, and index.
Audience:General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Understanding Culture and Society
Grade Level: 6-8 Year Recommended: 1995
Also Recommended For: Social Studies K-7
Supplier: Irwin Publishing
1800 Steeles Avenue West
Concord, ON
L4K 2P3
Tel: (905) 660-0611
Fax: (905) 660-0676
Price: $24.95 Order Number: 0-431-005710
BaFa' BaFa' - A
Cross Cultural Simulation
General Description:Cross-culture simulation game puts students in foreign cultures, with little prior knowledge, and they have to live and cope. It includes director's manuals, cultural artifacts, two audio cassettes, badges, and trading cards. Requires about three hours of teacher preparation time. Extra space is needed for play.
Audience: Audience: General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Understanding Culture and Society
Grade Level: 12 Year Recommended: 1994
Also Recommended For: Career and Personal Planning 8-12
Personal Planning K-7
Social Studies 8-10
Supplier: Simulation Training Systems
11760-J Sorrento Valley Road
San Diego, CA
92121
Tel: (619) 755-0272
Fax: (619) 748-2089
Price: $225.00 Order Number: BB
Beyond
Golden Mountain: The Chinese Canadian Experience
General Description:Forty-eight-minute video explores the Chinese-Canadian immigrant experience from a first-hand perspective. Prominent members of the Chinese community in B.C.'s lower mainland relate their varied experiences and feelings in interviews. Teachers will need to preview to select useful segments and develop activities to facilitate student understanding. Supports Coming to Gum San.
Audience:General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Understanding Culture and Society
Grade Level: 12 Year Recommended: 1996
Supplier: Filmwest Associates Distribution Ltd.
2399 Hayman Road
Kelowna, BC
V1Z 1Z7
Tel: (250) 769-3399
Fax: (250) 769-5599
Price: (not available) Order Number: (not available)
Childhood of
Wang Mian
General Description:Twenty-one-minute video in Mandarin relates the childhood story of Wang Mian, a great scholar and artist in ancient China. The story encourages children to study actively. Video includes a teacher's analysis and opportunities for student discussion. Also suitable for Introductory Mandarin Chinese 11.
Audience:General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Acquiring Information
Understanding Culture and Society
Grade Level: 8-12 Year Recommended: 1992
Supplier: B.C. Learning Connection Inc.
#4-8755 Ash Street
Vancouver, BC
V6P 6T3
Tel: 1-800-884-2366
Fax: (604) 324-1844
Price: $21.00 Order Number: Lang14
China
Author(s):Tolan; Sherwood
General Description:Book, written in simple English, presents the life of a Grade 5 girl and her family living in Beijing. It describes her home, school, and daily activities, and the ethnic groups, religions, government, education system, industries, geography, and history of her country. Colour illustrations enhance text.
Audience:General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Understanding Culture and Society
Grade Level: 5-7 Year Recommended: 1992
Also Recommended For:
Supplier: Sophia Bookstore
725 Nelson Street
Vancouver, BC
V6Z 2A8
Tel: (604) 684-4032
Fax: (604) 684-1683
Price: (not available) Order Number: 0-8368-0160-1
China's
Bravest Girl: The Legend of Hua Mu Lan
Author(s):Chin, Charlie
General Description:Legend based on a poem from the Song dynasty tells the story of a famous Chinese heroine. Colourful, full-page illustrations support the English and Chinese text. Provides an introduction to Chinese culture and literature.
Audience:General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Experiencing Creative Works
Understanding Culture and Society
Grade Level: 5-7 Year Recommended: 1996
Supplier: Weigl Educational Publishers Ltd.
1902 - 11th Street SE
Calgary, AB
T2G 3G2
Tel: 1-800-668-0766
Fax: (403) 233-7769
Price: $17.95 Order Number: 0-89239-120-0
China's
Cosmopolitan Age: The Tang
General Description:Fifty-eight-minute video presents a learned and comprehensive view of the imperial and social orders of the Tang dynasty and its many outstanding cultural accomplishments. History, art, poetry, philosophy, and religion receive attention. Describes the cultural influence of the Tang on other Asian societies.
Audience:General Gifted - provides opportunities for in-depth research
Category: Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Experiencing Creative Works
Understanding Culture and Society
Grade Level: 11/12 Year Recommended: 1996
Supplier: Magic Lantern Communications Ltd. (Ontario)
Unit 38, 775 Pacific Road
Oakville, ON
L6L 6M4
Tel: 1-800-263-1717
Fax: (905) 827-1154
Price: (not available) Order Number: (not available)
Chinese
and Characters
General Description:CD-ROM provides an entertaining view of the origins and development of Chinese traditional characters. Historical and linguistic notes are enhanced by innovative visuals, and all oral instructions, information, and feedback are available optionally in English or Mandarin. Presentation includes interactive activities and scored games. Pinyin does not accompany on-screen texts, and the Mandarin oral component requires a high level of aural comprehension. Most suitable for enrichment. Also suitable for Introductory Mandarin Chinese 11. System requirements: 386DX-33 or later; Windows 3.1; 4 Mb RAM; SVGA monitor with 256 colours; sound card; CD-ROM drive at 300 kb/s.
Audience:General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Acquiring Information
Communicating
Experiencing Creative Works
Grade Level: 9-12 Year Recommended: 1997
Supplier: CCT Software Plus (The Learning Company, Edmark,
Companion, VR Didatech)
#1 - 12760 Bathgate Way
Richmond, BC
V6V 1Z4
Tel: 1-800-663-7731
Fax: (604) 273-6534
Price: $70.00 Order Number: (not available)
Chinese
Designs and Symbols, Second Edition
Author(s):Arts Inc.
General Description:Book contains examples of popular Chinese design motifs and symbols. It is a good arts-and-crafts resource consisting of illustrations and diagrams. Simple descriptions relate the designs to Chinese culture.
Audience:General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Experiencing Creative Works
Understanding Culture and Society
Grade Level: 5-8 Year Recommended: 1992
Supplier: Pacific Rim Publishers
#302 - 130 East 15th Avenue
Vancouver, BC
V5T 4L3
Tel: (604) 872-7373
Fax: (604) 872-2622
Price: $7.95 Order Number: B91012
Chinese
Folk Songs
Author(s):Yung-Ching, Yen, ed.
General Description:Song book and accompanying audio cassette feature 20 popular Chinese songs that reflect customs and cultures. The songs are in keys suitable for children's voices and are written in Chinese, Romanized Mandarin sounds, and literal English translations. Tape includes all songs sung in Mandarin and a simple instrumental version. Also suitable for Introductory Mandarin Chinese 11.
Audience:General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Experiencing Creative Works
Understanding Culture and Society
Grade Level: 5-12 Year Recommended: 1992
Supplier: Pacific Rim Publishers
#302 - 130 East 15th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5T 4L3
Tel: (604) 872-7373
Fax: (604) 872-2622
Price: $16.95 Order Number: T89111
Chinese
Mandarin Resource Book - Volumes 1, 2, and 3
General Description:Three-volume resource package consists of print material, slides, audio cassettes, and a video based on seven units: rhyme, song, and poetry; language games; Chinese arts and crafts; audio-visual resources, software information, and visual aids; communicative activities; field trips; and Chinese culture. The video covers food and eating, shopping, planning the day, sites around the city, and Ògetting there." Some of the information in this resource will require updating by the teacher. Also suitable for Introductory Mandarin Chinese 11.
Audience:General
Category: Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Acquiring Information
Communicating
Experiencing Creative Works
Understanding Culture and Society
Grade Level: 5-12 Year Recommended: 1996
Supplier: Office Products Centre
4248 Glanford Avenue
Victoria, BC
V8Z 4B8
Tele: (250) 952-4460
Fax: (250) 952-4442
Toll Free: 1-800-282-7955
Price: (not available) Order Number: (not available)
Chinese New
Year
Author(s):Brown, Tricia
General Description:English-language book highlights Chinese New Year as it is celebrated by Chinese-American (Cantonese) families in San Francisco. It provides a brief overview of the various aspects of this special event, such as rituals, food, and decorating. Includes references to the Chinese lunar calendar zodiac chart. Excellent photography enhances text.
Audience:General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Understanding Culture and Society
Grade Level: 5-8 Year Recommended: 1992
Supplier: Fitzhenry & Whiteside Ltd.
195 Allstate Parkway
Markham, ON
L3R 4T8
Tel: 1-800-387-9776
Fax: (905) 477-9179
Price: (not available) Order Number: 0-8050-0497-1
The Chinese
People: Music, Instruments, Folklore
Author(s):Davies, Sandra
General Description:Resource package comprising an audio cassette, slide set, and descriptive book provides an overview of Chinese arts and culture. It covers music, instruments, folklore, poetry, art, dances, and games. The cassette and slides were produced in Vancouver. Cassette has music and commentary for the slides. Also suitable for Introductory Mandarin Chinese 11.
Audience:General
Category: Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Experiencing Creative Works
Understanding Culture and Society
Grade Level: 5-12 Year Recommended: 1992
Supplier: Sophia Bookstore
725 Nelson Stree
Vancouver, BC
V6Z 2A8
Tel: (604) 684-4032
Fax: (604) 684-1683
Price: (not available) Order Number: (not available)
Chinese
Sentence Book
Author(s):Ning, Cynthia
General Description:Copy-ready resource provides topical practice in information question-and-answer patterns. Reading and writing exercises are varied, well structured, and extendable to oral activities. Presents patterns in both traditional and simplified characters, with Pinyin transliteration and English translation. Also suitable for Introductory Mandarin Chinese 11.
Audience:General
Category: Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Communicating
Grade Level: 5-10 Year Recommended: 1997
Supplier: Bess Press
P.O. Box 22388
Honolulu, HI
96823 Tel: (808) 734-7159
Fax: (808) 732-3627
Price: $15.96 Order Number: 1-57306-050-X
Chinese
Unmasked - Volumes 1 & 2
Author(s):Ma, Jing-heng
General Description:Resource package deals with basic grammar rules of the Chinese language. Book provides a summary of the common language pitfalls and difficulties students encounter. Teachers can use it as a grammar reference. Accompanying workbook provides examples that teachers may find useful. Also suitable for Introductory Mandarin Chinese 11.
Audience:General
Category: Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Acquiring Information
Communicating
Grade Level: 9-12 Year Recommended: 1996
Supplier: Cheng & Tsui Co.
25 West Street
Boston, MA
02111
Tel: (617) 426-6074
Fax: (617) 426-3669
Price: $39.95 Order Number: 0-88727-198-7
Coming to
Gum San: The Story of Chinese Canadians
Author(s):Burney, Shehla
General Description:Book relates the social and cultural history of the Chinese-Canadian community and its contributions to Canada's development and progress. Women and children receive particular emphasis. Incorporates authentic photos, period documents, and first-person accounts. Encourages critical thinking and personally directed, hands-on exploration. Also suitable for Introductory Mandarin Chinese 11.
Audience:General Gifted - provides opportunities for in-depth study; lateral thinking on social issues
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Understanding Culture and Society
Grade Level: 5-12 Year Recommended: 1996
Also Recommended For: Social Studies K-7
Social Studies 8-10
Social Studies 11
Supplier: D. C. Heath Canada Ltd. (Ont.)
3rd Floor, 200 Adelaide Street West
Toronto, ON
M5H 1W7
Tel: 1-800-268-2472
Fax: (416) 977-3135
Price: $10.95 Order Number: 0-669-95470-5
Concise
English-Chinese/ Chinese-English Dictionary (Oxford)
General Description:Pocket-size, dual-language dictionary uses simplified Chinese characters throughout, but also gives traditional characters and Pinyin where necessary. Each section contains about 20 000 entries, and there are helpful examples of usage in both English and Chinese. Also suitable for Introductory Mandarin Chinese 11.
Audience:General
Category: Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Acquiring Information
Communicating
Grade Level: 5-12 Year Recommended: 1992
Supplier: Sophia Bookstore
725 Nelson Street
Vancouver, BC
V6Z 2A8
Tel: (604) 684-4032
Fax: (604) 684-1683
Price: (not available) Order Number: 0-19-584048-8
The Dragon's
Tongue Series
General Description:Series of 10 video programs, 25 minutes each, illustrates various aspects of Chinese culture and lifestyles (e.g., sports life, health, eating out, school days), particularly in Beijing. Narration is in English, and the dialogue of excerpted plays is in Mandarin. Includes a teacher's guide with notes, transcripts, translation, and grammar. The language level may be challenging for younger students. Also suitable for Introductory Mandarin Chinese 11.
Audience:General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Acquiring Information
Communicating
Understanding Culture and Society
Grade Level: 5-12 Year Recommended: 1992
Also Recommended For: Social Studies K-7
Supplier: B.C. Learning Connection Inc.
#4-8755 Ash Street
Vancouver, BC
V6P 6T3
Tel: 1-800-884-2366
Fax: (604) 324-1844
Price: (not available) Order Number: (not available)
Early China
Author(s):Goff, Denise
General Description:Easy-to-read English-language book provides an overview of Chinese history and culture from early civilizations to the present. Highlights selected areas such as science and industry, art, beliefs and rituals, peasant life, and imperial life. Includes a limited glossary, but missing significant early Chinese inventions such as papermaking, printing, and gun powder.
Audience:General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Understanding Culture and Society
Grade Level: 5-7 Year Recommended: 1992
Supplier: Fitzhenry & Whiteside Ltd.
195 Allstate Parkway
Markham, ON
L3R 4T8
Tel: 1-800-387-9776
Fax: (905) 477-9179
Price: (not available) Order Number: 0-241-11818-2
Favourite
Folktales of China
Author(s):Minford, John
General Description:English-language book contains 20 folk tales from China's majority Han nationality and 12 minority nationalities. The imagination, adventure, and romance of the people fill the stories, which vigorously express ideals and emotions. Though containing many elements of fantasy, the stories also reflect the everyday lives and experiences of the common people. Some of the fantasy stories may be beyond the understanding of some elementary-level students. Also suitable for Introductory Mandarin Chinese 11.
Audience:General Gifted - suitable for more advanced students because of reading level
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Experiencing Creative Works
Understanding Culture and Society
Grade Level: 5-12 Year Recommended: 1992
Supplier: Fitzhenry & Whiteside Ltd.
195 Allstate Parkway
Markham, ON
L3R 4T8
Tel: 1-800-387-9776
Fax: (905) 477-9179
Price: (not available) Order Number: 9971-947-69-2
Five
Heavenly Emperors: Chinese Myths of Creation
Author(s):Zhang, Song Nan
General Description:Book presents Chinese creation legends. The simple language and colourful pictures make these short myths easy to read or share.
Audience:General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Understanding Culture and Society
Grade Level: 5-7 Year Recommended: 1995
Also Recommended For: Language Arts K-7
Supplier: Bonjour Books
Unit 2135, 11871 Horseshoe Way
Richmond, BC
V7A 5H5
Tel: 1-800-665-8002
Fax: (604) 274-2665 (274-BOOK)
Price: $19.95 Order Number: 0-88-7763-383
Focus on
China
Author(s):Lim, Jessie
General Description:English-language book provides a simplified introduction to the social, cultural, and economic structure of China. It is written and illustrated with young children's interests in mind. Describes daily life and other interest areas such as sports, industry, geography, and the Chinese writing system.
Audience:General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Understanding Culture and Society
Grade Level: 5-7 Year Recommended: 1992
Supplier: Fitzhenry & Whiteside Ltd.
195 Allstate Parkway
Markham, ON
L3R 4T8
Tel: 1-800-387-9776
Fax: (905) 477-9179
Price: (not available) Order Number: 0-237-6031-2
Hanyu
(Revised Edition)
General Description:Three-level Australian series comprises at each level a student book, teacher's book, student practice book, character writing book, and audio cassettes. This is a functions-based secondary course that incorporates and integrates topics, structures, grammar, and cultural information. Student books contain lessons and activities. Teachers will need to supplement oral activities to promote the communicative approach. Also suitable for Introductory Mandarin Chinese 11.
Audience:General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Acquiring Information
Communicating
Experiencing Creative Works
Understanding Culture and Society
Grade Level: 9-12 Year Recommended: 1996
Supplier: Cheng & Tsui Co.
25 West Street
Boston, MA
02111
Tel: (617) 426-6074
Fax: (617) 426-3669
Price: (not available) Order Number: (not available)
Introducing
China - A Teacher Resource Book
Author(s):Sikundar, Sylvia; Ardhawa, Saroj
General Description:Resource book provides an introduction to China through geography, history, religion, festivals, and folk tales. It simplifies information to an appropriate level for elementary students. Includes many student activities with answer keys and blackline masters.
Audience:General
Category: Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Experiencing Creative Works
Understanding Culture and Society
Grade Level: 5-7 Year Recommended: 1996
Supplier: Weigl Educational Publishers Ltd.
1902 - 11th Street SE
Calgary, AB
T2G 3G2
Tel: 1-800-668-0766
Fax: (403) 233-7769
Price: $19.95 Order Number: 0-919879-76-4
Introduction
to Traditional Chinese Beliefs
General Description:Thirty-minute video presents the basic tenets of the traditional Chinese belief systems and of communism. It discusses Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism while footage shows important temples and holy sites. Teacher might want to use video in short segments.
Audience:General Gifted - provides opportunities for in-depth study of Chinese religions and beliefs
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Understanding Culture and Society
Grade Level: 12 Year Recommended: 1996
Supplier: Canadian Learning Company Inc.
63 Mack Avenue
Scarborough, ON
M1L 1M5
Tel: (416) 691-9094
Fax: (416) 691-8833
Price: (not available) Order Number: (not available)
Jing: A
Chinese Girl
General Description:Eighteen-minute video provides a positive, entertaining glimpse into the everyday life of Chinese elementary-school students. Viewers accompany the 11-year-old title character on a tour of her school and neighbourhood in the city of Hangzhou, and receive insights into traditional social and recreational activities, as well as family life.
Audience:General
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Understanding Culture and Society
Grade Level: 5-7 Year Recommended: 1996
Supplier: Canadian Learning Company Inc.
63 Mack Avenue
Scarborough, ON
M1L 1M5
Tel: (416) 691-9094
Fax: (416) 691-8833
Price: (not available) Order Number: (not available)
Let's Play
Games In Chinese
Author(s):McGinnis, Scott; Tao-chung, Yao
General Description:Book contains 92 games in 18 categories. These language-learning games are ideal for Chinese-language classes. Games can be played by a whole class or by a small group. All explanations identify skills to be addressed and are in English, with Chinese examples written in Chinese characters and Pinyin. Also suitable for Introductory Mandarin Chinese 11.
Audience:General
Category: Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Communicating
Grade Level: 5-12 Year Recommended: 1992
Supplier: Copp Clark Ltd.
2775 Matheson Boulevard East
Mississauga, ON
L4W 4P7
Tel: (905) 238-6074
Fax: (905) 238-6075
Price: $23.60 Order Number: 08442-8560-9
A Little
Tiger in the Chinese Night
Author(s):Zhang, Song Nan
General Description:Book is the autobiography of a prominent Chinese artist who now lives in Canada. The author recounts his turbulent years from World War II to the Tiananmen Square incident, and his subsequent immigration. Author's vivid illustrations are of high artistic quality. Appendix provides a synopsis of Chinese history. Also suitable for Introductory Mandarin Chinese 11.
Audience:General Gifted - opportunities for divergent thinking; visuals allow open-ended, independent or group study
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Experiencing Creative Works
Understanding Culture and Society
Grade Level: 5-12 Year Recommended: 1996
Supplier: Tundra Books Inc. / Les Livres Toundra Inc.
481 University Avenue, Suite 802
Toronto, ON
M5G 2E9
Tel: (416) 598-4786
Fax: (416) 598-0247
Price: (not available) Order Number: 0-88776-320-0
Long is a
Dragon: Chinese Writing for Children
Author(s):Goldstein, Peggy
General Description:Award-winning book offers a simplified history of the Chinese writing system. It provides a limited dictionary of words in English, with Chinese characters and illustrations. Illustrates stroke order for many characters and introduces more than 75 characters by form and structure. Also suitable for Introductory Mandarin Chinese 11.
Audience:General Gifted - provides opportunities for extension and for considering different writing systems; opportunities for divergent thinking
Category: Student, Teacher Resource
Curriculum Organizer(s): Acquiring Information
Communicating
Experiencing Creative Works
Understanding Culture and Society
Grade Level: 5-7 Year Recommended: 1996
Supplier: Weigl Educational Publishers Ltd.
1902 - 11th Street SE
Calgary, AB
T2G 3G2
Tel: 1-800-668-0766
Fax: (403) 233-7769
Price: $19.95 Order Number: 1-881896-01-3
Last Modified: March 24, 1999
