Key Into China

China is a vast country steeped in tradition. It boasts the largest population in the world and has a fascinating history, culture and geography. Key into China offers interesting and exciting ways for students to build higher-order thinking skills while developing a deeper understanding of the ideas and values of this country.

Students work through a broad selection of topics and activities that cater for a range of learning styles. Each topic features:

• Fact files: students read and build knowledge.
• Something to think about: a focus question for whole class brainstorming and discussion.
• Activities: step by step instructions supported by an illustrated activity sheet.

Examples of the activities include:

• Reading and learning about Chinese myths and legends.
• Writing secret messages in your handmade folding fan.
• Learning to paint and draw Chinese characters.
• Cooking some historic Chinese recipes.
• Learning to play traditional games, like Xangqui, Chinese chess.

Key into China is packed with great ideas to bring China to life in the classroom.