The primary sources are documents, photographs, and interviews that relate to a variety of topics, people and events. The site includes background information on each historical event and ideas for teaching activities. My China is devoted to China s history, culture, and people. Topics include Chinese Zodiac, news, Chinese proverbs, boycott of Chinese goods, The Way, the Dalai Lama, and Imperial China. Complete with questions about each topic area.
Students can read the articles and then take a variety of quizzes.
The events are sequenced on a timeline to give historical perspective. Teachers can view their own link for teaching ideas and tips. This site explores four fallen civilizations. Students learn what happens when a society collapses and how archeologists find and interpret evidence. Students can play the role of archeologist as they use clues left by civilizations to attempt to answer questions.