China Box Lessons

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The East Asian Studies Center presents China Box, a teaching tool for teachers to expose their students to the Chinese language and culture. The items were selected and obtained during our last two trips to different parts of China. Each item in the box informs and reflects on different aspects of the Chinese culture. Therefore we hope, through the concept of realia, that students can see, feel and hence experience Chinese culture.

The items are divided into 4 categories: Going to School, Chinese Games, Daily Life in China, and Chinese New Year. In this guide, descriptions of the items and suggested class activities are provided for each of these categories. We have not provided any particular lesson plans with the China Box as we believe that the teacher knows how to best use and apply these items in his/her classroom. We hope that you will find this box helpful in planning your lessons.

We appreciate your comments and feedback on our China Box. In addition, when you return the box, we would like to hear how you used the items in your lessons/classroom and the outcome of your lessons. If you have lesson plans based on the materials in the box and would like to share them with other teachers, please submit them when you return the box. With your permission, we would like to include the lesson plans in the box as a resource for other teachers.

Before requesting a box, we recommend that you check its availability by calling (812) 855-3765 or email easc@indiana.edu.

To order the China Box: Please fill out the reservation form, or call 812-855-3765. Once the East Asian Studies Center receives your reservation request, we will contact you to confirm the date requested. Please print the form off and mail it with your check for each box to the address below. The East Asian Studies Center asks you to understand that we may not be able to fulfill all reservation requests. For any questions regarding the renting policy or the China Box in general then please email the East Asian Studies Center at easc@indiana.edu. You may also call the above telephone number with quick questions, or feel free to write us at:

Attn: East Asian Box Lessons
East Asian Studies Center
Indiana University
Memorial Hall West 207
1021 East Third Street
Bloomington, IN 47405-7005

Thank you for your interest in the East Asian Box Lessons and we hope you will find this resource useful to your classroom activities!

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