• Overview of Chinese History [Reading]
This short overview is intended to provide teachers with a brief overview of Chinese history and the development of Chinese civilization from its early period through the 19th century. The following topics are covered:
• Ancient Civilization and Dominant Cultural Center
• Medieval China
• China in the 18th and 19th Centuries, at the Time of European Economic Expansion
• The Individual and Society

• Timeline of Chinese History [Reading/Timeline]
With a brief introduction discussing recurring patterns in Chinese history, followed by two timelines: Chinese history and China's dynasties.

• Introduction to Early China and the Shang Dynasty [Outline Reading]
Unit for teachers highlighting the key points for teaching about early China and the Shang Dynasty.

• Introduction to the Zhou Dynasty and the Age of Confucius [Outline Reading]
Teacher's unit highlighting key points for teaching about the Zhou Dynasty and the age of Confucius.

• Introduction to the Early Chinese Empire: the Qin and the Han [Outline Reading]
Unit for teachers highlighting the key points for teaching about the early Chinese empire: the Qin and the Han.

• Introduction to the Tang Empire [Outline Reading]
Teacher's unit highlighting the key points for teaching about the Tang empire.

• Introduction to China's "Golden Age": the Song, Mongols (Yuan), and the Ming Voyages [Outline Reading]
Unit for teachers highlighting the key points for teaching about China's "golden age": the Song, Mongols (Yuan), and the Ming.

• Introduction to China during the Ming and Qing [Outline Reading]
Unit for teachers highlighting the key points for teaching about China during the Ming and Qing.