As a class, compare China to the United States, using a worksheet that has the maps of these two countries. Talk to the class about the clothing people in China wear. Pass out the paper doll patterns and the worksheet of the paper doll clothes. If time permits, let the students color and cut them out. Discuss with the class the different types of houses people in China live in.
Houseboats are very common in China.
Tell the class about The Great Wall an important part of the History of China. Manmade structure that can be seen by astronauts on the moon. Wall is over 2,000 miles long. Let the students see the map of China and explore a little on their own on the internet so they will be prepared for the next internet assignment, later in the unit. Have them read the sayings as they try to determine why they think these sayings have been around for so many years.