Chinese Dynasties Part One: The Shang Dynasty through the Tang Dynasty, 1600 BCE to 907 CE
Full Unit

This curriculum unit introduces students to the first 2,500 years of Chinese history and offers students an in-depth view of Chinese civilization from the nascent years of the Shang Dynasty through the golden age of the Tang Dynasty.

For Middle School - Secondary students

Hardcover - $59.95 includes 47 images on CD-Rom

Chinese Dynasties Part Two: The Song Dynasty through the Qing Dynasty, 960 to 1911 CE
Full Unit

This curriculum unit continues the exploration of dynasties that began in the unit Chinese Dynasties, Part One: The Shang Dynasty through the Tang Dynasty, 1600 BCE to 907 CE. This unit offers students an in-depth view of Chinese civilization from the golden age of the Song Dynasty to the fall of the Qing Dynasty and the end of the dynastic system.

For Secondary students

Hardcover - $59.95 includes 47 images on CD-ROM

Central Asia: Between Peril and Promise
Full Unit

A major exporter of oil and natural gas, Central Asia occupies a prominent place in the global economy. While the region has great potential for wealth, most Central Asians remain among the poorest people in the world. This unit explores the extraordinary range of challenges facing Central Asia and encourages students to reflect on what might be done to solve them.

For Secondary students

Softcover - $34.95 includes 10 Images on CD-Rom

10,000 Shovels: China's Urbanization and Economic Development
Full Unit

10,000 Shovels examines China's breakneck growth through a short documentary that integrates statistics, video footage, and satellite images. The documentary focuses on China's Pearl River Delta region while the accompanying teacher's guide takes a broader perspective, exploring many current national issues.

For Secondary students

Softcover - $29.95 includes DVD: Ten Thousand Shovels