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Emperor GaoZong, Tang Dynasty

October 16, 2007 by Wang Daiyu

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Introduction

 Use this pathfinder to guide you as you research your topic.  Remember to use your key words when you search, and to jot down ideas for other search terms as they pop up in your reading!

 

Most importantly, remember  research is a process that's constantly changing as you explore your topic.  Be flexible!

 

Resources

 

Books

 

See the cart.

 

 

Databases: 

From home, you will need the password.

 

Ancient History Click on "Ancient History" on the left>"Explore an Era">then choose the appropriate topic.

History Study Center:  Click on "Study Units">"History of Asia and the Middle East">"History of Asia">Then choose the appropriate topic.

 

iCONN:  Search the Biography Resource Center and Student Research Center.  With the last one, be sure to use "Advanced Search" and change the lexile reading score to grades 5-8.  I'll show you how to do this in class.

ArtStor:  Collection of art images.

 

Fashion and Culture

 

 

 

 

Websites

This is not a complete list of sites!  These will get you started, but you'll still need your search skills to find more information.

 

NetTrekker:  Use this search engine for all of your online searches.  You will need the log-in information.

 

CHINA, General

China

Interactive TImeline

Ancient China: From the British Museum

China's Age of Invention:  From NOVA

Confucius

Secret World of the Forbidden City

Song Dynasty--Excellent exhibit

Silk Road Art Exhibit

Exploring Ancient World Cultures

Sourcebook for Chinese Civilization 

Video unit on Confucius:  This one's a bit tricky.  Click on the link.  When the page loads, in the middle is a green box called"view by file type".  In the middle of the box, is a link called multimedia units.  Click on this, then click on China>Confucianism.  This will pop up another box, with links to the videos.

Condensed China:  Chinese history for beginners

CHina:  Great collection of links!

Chinavoc.com:  Covers a broad range of Chinese history, dynasty by dynasty.

 

 

WAY OF LIFE:

Chinese Medicine

Chinese Food

Ancient Chinese Games

Clothing

Government and Politics

Women of the Tang Dynasty

 

 

ART

Cultural China

Chinese Art of the Brush

Chinese Paintings:  (Be sure to explore the links to other types of Chinese art!)

 

 

Architecture:

China's Architectural Styles

Chinese Architecture

History for Kids: Architecture

 

 

 

 

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