Gate of Heavenly Peace

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/gate/

Rating: 1, Awesome!

Description: The film "Gate of Heavenly Peace" documents the history of the 1989 pro-democracy movement and reflects the drama, tension, humor, absurdity, heroism, and many tragedies of the six weeks from April to June in 1989. Through this process, the film reveals how the hard-liners within the government marginalized moderates among the protesters (including students, workers and intellectuals), while the actions of radical protesters undermined moderates in the government. Moderate voices were gradually cowed and then silenced by extremism and emotionalism on both sides. This site a wealth of resources on the event. Standard 10.10.2

Comments: This seems to be a balanced interpretation of the history of the democratic movement in China and it is recommended by PBS.

Resource Type: Mix of Text and Graphics.

Graphics content: High.

Resource ID: 1334

Timeline and Maps of Chinese History

http://depts.washington.edu/chinaciv/timeline.htm

Rating: 1, Awesome!

Description: This timeline of Chinese history has maps showing the changes in Chinese boundaries. The topic entries on the timeline link to further information and images. Standards 6.6.1, 6.6.8, 7.31, 7.3.5, and 10.9.4

Resource Type: Maps.

Graphics content: High.

Resource ID: 3764

Visions of China

http://cnn.com/SPECIALS/1999/china.50/flash.html

Rating: 1, Awesome!

Description: This CNN web site takes a close look at the People's Republic of China at fifty. Excellent graphics and an easy to use site map makes it possible to find information on China's past, present and future expectations. Excellent articles inculde the controversy about the Three Gorges Dam project, Chinese-U.S. Relations, and inventions of dynastic China. Standard 10.10.1, 10.10.2, and 10.10.3

Comments: The introduction has excellent graphics, but it is time consuming. You can bypass it by clicking on the icon.

Resource Type: Mix of Text and Graphics.

Graphics content: High.

Resource ID: 3383

Background Notes: China

http://www.state.gov/p/eap/ci/ch/

Rating: 2, High!

Description: The U.S. Department of State has developed this as a summary of the economic, political and social information on China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. There is also a clear regional map at this site. Standard 10.10 all

Resource Type: Secondary Text.

Graphics content: High.

Resource ID: 350

China Profile

http://www.asiasource.org/profiles/ap_mp_03.cfm?countryid=16

Rating: 2, High!

Description: This China profile from Asia Source gives statistics on China and allows the comparison of data on 5 countries at once. Students can also access news, specialists, a variety of articles in the media, a directory of government officies and ministries, and links to China resources on the Internet. Standard 10.10 all

Resource Type: Secondary Text.

Graphics content: Low.

Resource ID: 633

China Resources

http://asnic.utexas.edu/asnic/countries/china/

Rating: 2, High!

Description: This is a good list of reviewed web resources covering many areas such as religion/philosophy, language, literature and socio-eonomic data. Standard 10.10 all

Comments: This site was developed by the University of Texas, Austin.

Resource Type: Compilation of Links.

Graphics content: Low.

Resource ID: 634

China Today

http://www.chinatoday.com/

Rating: 2, High!

Description: This site bills itself as the "Most Comprehensive Information Base On Today's China." It does have many links and resources but it is a commercial rather than an academic venture. Standard 10.10.2, 10.10.3, and 12.6.1 economics

Resource Type: Mix of Text and Graphics.

Graphics content: High.

Resource ID: 636

China-Falun Gong

http://www.asiasource.org/news/at_mp_02.cfm?newsid=5308

Rating: 2, High!

Description: Here is information on the Chinese spiritual organization known as the Falun Gong and why the Chinese government has banned it. Links, news articles, and discussions are included in this web article from Asia Source. Standard 10.10.3

Resource Type: Mix of Text and Graphics.

Graphics content: Low.

Resource ID: 637

China: Fifty Years Inside the People's Republic

http://www.AsiaSociety.org/arts/chinaphotos/

Rating: 2, High!

Description: Here's a terrific accompaniment to a real-world exhibition put together by New York City's Asia Society. The online collection of photographs provides an artful glimpse at a country that is home to a quarter of humanity -- covering everything from "Secret Catholics" to "Mountain Folk," from "Shanghai, Electric City" to "The Western Lands." Be sure to read the essay ("This is Our China") and peruse the "Chronology of Modern China." Standard 10.9.4 and 10.10 all

Comments: Loads very slowly but the pictures make it worth the wait.

Resource Type: Secondary Text.

Graphics content: High.

Resource ID: 638

CIA World Factbook: China

https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/print/ch.html

Rating: 2, High!

Description: This site has information on the China provided by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency. It gives social, political, geographic, cultural and other basic reference information and includes a map at the top of the page. Standard 10.10 all

Comments: Good place to begin research.

Resource Type: Mix of Text and Graphics.

Graphics content: High.

Resource ID: 670