What is PBL? (Project Based Learning)
What are the most important elements of Project-Based Learning?
Use this image to start planning a great PBL unit of work... Read More...
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Chinese Characters Project
This 31 page PDF - Chinese Characters Project is a great way to introduce Chinese characters to new learners.
The PDF explains the different elements of char... Read More...
Kung Fu Project (PDF)
Students enjoy learning about kung fu, so this PDF and Passport can be used to help students track their learning about the Chinese art of Kung Fu.
The PDF s... Read More...
Project-Based Learning: Driving Questions
Check out these examples of Driving Questions for your Chinese curriculum.
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Is it a Project or PBL?
Many teachers use projects to engage students in fun and challenging activities. However, there is a difference between projects and project-based learning. PBL... Read More...
Project-based Learning – Part 1
In Project-based Learning (Part 1) you will be able to determine the difference between PBL and projects. The 8 central elements of PBL is also explained.
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Project-based Learning Routines in the Chinese Classroom
Just as in a traditional classroom, there are routines that the teacher sets up so students know what to do when they don't understand or need help. Building a ... Read More...
The Pet Dragon Project
The book 'The Pet Dragon' by Christoph Niemann introduces students to Chinese characters by embedding them into an exciting story.
When the dragon mysterious... Read More...
Ancient China Research Project (and Rubric)
Students will work with a partner to research ONE topic on Ancient China and teach it to the rest of the class.
Topics are:
The Great Wall
The Buried... Read More...
Research Project Rubric
This Rubric is suitable for students who are researching information about any topic related to China.
Students are assessed on the following:
Content
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Writing Project Rubric
Students will be given this Rubric prior to starting a Writing project using Chinese characters.
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Research Project: Inventions of Ancient China
This Research project is an open-ended activity that allows students to choose ONE invention to inquire into.
The choices include exploring:
gunpowder
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Research Project: Great Wall/Forbidden City/Terracotta Warriors
This Research project is an open-ended activity that allows students to choose ONE topic to inquire into.
The choices include exploring: The Great Wall, The ... Read More...
Adopt an Egg Project
The Adopt an Egg project is a great way for students to review parts of the body, colors, descriptions, and daily routines.
Students are given a hard-boiled ... Read More...
Shopping for clothes – Role-play project
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Integrated Chinese: Lesson 1 (Teach Me Chinese..)
中文听说读写第一课对话一综合能力测评
Integrated Chinese Lesson 1.
Download Dialogue video project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0BE-XE5gAo&ab_channel=%E6%85%A7%E8%A... Read More...
Reading and Writing: Provocation Pages
At EtonHouse, provocation pages aimed at initiating ideas, imagination are replacing drills that limit self-expression.
Gone are the days of filling ... Read More...
Year of Rabbit: Easy Paper 小兔子
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3F7tioyMpU&ab_channel=OneLittleProject... Read More...
Provocation: Who Are We? (Inquiry-based Learning)
Provocations are an essential element in Inquiry-based learning.
A provocation can come in many different forms, but it is always intended to provoke thought... Read More...
Chinese New Year: Compare and Contrast
Students will compare and contrast Chinese New Year and Western New Year. They will work in small groups or with a partner to brainstorm traditions and objects ... Read More...
The Power of Provocations
What are provocations?
A provocation can come in many different forms, but it is always intended to provoke thoughts, ideas, and actions that can help to exp... Read More...
PBL: How can we encourage young students to read Chinese books?
Driving Question: How can I create a book to introduce myself to my buddy in 1st grade?
Provocation:1st grade Class photo - Who do you know? What are their n... Read More...
PBL: How can we be healthier at school?
Driving Question: How can we be healthier at school?
Audience: Parents and Teachers
Learning Goals:
Students can introduce a topic clearly, state an ... Read More...
PBL: How can we use labels to promote empathy in our school?
Driving Question: How can we use labels to promote empathy and diversity in our school?
Audience: The school community.
Learning Goals:
Students can ... Read More...
PBL: How can we plan and prepare a meal to feed people in our community?
How can we plan and prepare a meal to feed people in our community?
Project Description
In this project, students partner with a local organization to pla... Read More...
PBL: How can we learn about past and present from our Grandparents?
Driving Question: How can we learn about past and present from our Grandparents?
Provocation: Photos of grandparents and objects from the past.
Brainstorm... Read More...
Online Workshops for Teachers
Check out the upcoming workshops for teachers of Chinese!
Check out all May workshops.
Workshop Title: Getting Started with PBL
Date: Friday May 21st
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How Do You Write An Open Question? (PBL)
An easy way to turn your curriculum around and use Project-Based Learning is to create Driving Questions. These Questions drive learning and create problems tha... Read More...
PBL: A Public Product
In every classroom, students are engaged in many activities - reading, writing, listening and speaking. In Project Based Learning, students need to be engaged i... Read More...
How To Plan Authentic PBL Units of Work
One of the main differences between a project and PBL is authenticity. Students need to know that what they are learning is meaningful to their life. Check out ... Read More...
Inquiry Learning: Chinese New Year
Planning a unit of work for Chinese New Year?
Try something different and encourage students to inquire into what Chinese New Year is all about.
Many teac... Read More...
Chinese Teacher Of The Week Award
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Every week, we choose one teacher for our Award. At the end of the month, one teacher will be awarded Chinese Teacher of the... Read More...
Colors: Design A Sports Uniform
This is a great activity for older students who love sports! Print off the Basketball Uniform image below.(or simply project the image on a screen for the whole... Read More...
The Colors SWAT Game
If you have a projector in your classroom, use this Ppt to teach colors. Begin by teaching the students an easy rhyme:
红色，红色， 红色，red, red, red,
绿色，绿色， 绿色，... Read More...
The Flipped Classroom
The Flipped Classroom
Presentation
Download the Flipped Classroom presentation - PDF (no videos)
Flipped Classroom Ppt (with video links) below:
Flipped 01
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If students are finding it hard to remember characters…try the Ice cream Challenge!
The Ice Cream Challenge is a very motivational way to encourage even the youngest student to remember characters.
Each student is given a folde... Read More...
Best Strategies: Top Essentials needed to be an Immersion Teacher
The Top Seven Immersion Teaching Skills
VISUALS
1. The ability to use visuals is important. For students to learn a new language in meaningful contexts, te... Read More...
The Flipped Classroom Playlist – Level 3
The Flipped Classroom
Chinese Video PlayList
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | 4th Grade | 5th Grade | 6th Grade | 7th Grade | 8th Grade... Read More...