OneWorldClassrooms Cultural Profiles of Historic and Modern China http://bit.ly/ms6J6q
As you visit China, you will examine various elements that shape a culture: food, shelter, work, recreation, art, religion and so on. You will also observe how culture spreads and evolves over the course of time.
As you travel through the site, keep in mind that China is a vast and complex country. It is home to a staggering 1.3 billion people; is both geographically and ethnically diverse; has both rural and urban ways of life; and has a long and complicated history -- all making its culture more varied and fascinating. While the profiles of this site will introduce you to Chinese culture, they can only begin to scratch the surface. As with any culture, there is always much more to discover!
City #1: Shanghai:
Cultural Landscapes:
1. Explain how the physical features (geographical location) of Shanghai have shaped its history and modern culture.
2. Describe how and why did Shanghai drastically changed during the 1800's
Buildings:
1. Describe the skyline of Shanghai. What do you see? What cultures (colonial, European etc. ) are reflected in the architecture? Provide specific examples.
Transportation:
1. Living in Shanghai, what are your options for travel? How that is alike or different from your means of traveling?
Recreation:
1. How do the people living in Shanghai spend their free time? Identify specific games and/or activities in your response.
Food:
1. How does the meaning of Shanghai's name reflect many of the foods bought at markets?
2. List some other foods that can be bought and are included in the diets of the people who live in Shanghai.
Education:
1. As you watch the photos in this section, describe what you see. Does education appear to be important? Why or why not?
2. Compare and contrast education in Shanghai to your own educational experience. How is it alike? How is it different?
Critical Thinking:
1. How would your day to day life & long term experiences be different if you lived in Shanghai?
http://bit.ly/ms6J6q
As you visit China, you will examine various elements that shape a culture: food, shelter, work, recreation, art, religion and so on.
You will also observe how culture spreads and evolves over the course of time.
As you travel through the site, keep in mind that China is a vast and complex country. It is home to a staggering 1.3 billion people; is both geographically and ethnically diverse; has both rural and urban ways of life; and has a long and complicated history -- all making its culture more varied and fascinating. While the profiles of this site will introduce you to Chinese culture, they can only begin to scratch the surface. As with any culture, there is always much more to discover!
City #1: Shanghai:
Cultural Landscapes:
1. Explain how the physical features (geographical location) of Shanghai have shaped its history and modern culture.
2. Describe how and why did Shanghai drastically changed during the 1800's
Buildings:
1. Describe the skyline of Shanghai. What do you see? What cultures (colonial, European etc. ) are reflected in the architecture? Provide specific examples.
Transportation:
1. Living in Shanghai, what are your options for travel? How that is alike or different from your means of traveling?
Recreation:
1. How do the people living in Shanghai spend their free time? Identify specific games and/or activities in your response.
Food:
1. How does the meaning of Shanghai's name reflect many of the foods bought at markets?
2. List some other foods that can be bought and are included in the diets of the people who live in Shanghai.
Education:
1. As you watch the photos in this section, describe what you see. Does education appear to be important? Why or why not?
2. Compare and contrast education in Shanghai to your own educational experience. How is it alike? How is it different?
Critical Thinking:
1. How would your day to day life & long term experiences be different if you lived in Shanghai?