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1. China the Beautiful
2. Chinese New Year
3. Chinese Zodiac
4. Destination Laos
5. Discover China
6. The Forbidden City--A Virtual Tour
7. Great Wall of China
8. The January 17, 1995 Kobe Earthquake
9. Korea
10. Nike and Child Labor
11. Pakistan, Surely Heaven On Earth
12. The Prayer Wheel: Spiritual Technology from Tibet
13. Schauwecker's Guide to Japan
14. Wedding Traditions in Pakistan
15. Your Asian Scrapbook

China the Beautiful
http://www.chinapage.com/china.html

Are you into art? Do you like to read some great poetry? Well I'm a seventh grader that likes both and I'll tell you about a great site to use if you like them too. It doesn't really matter what you prefer because this site has many different art links to choose from. The links range from paintings to on-line poetry to the art of tattoos (wen shen). This site has great graphics on every page. "China the Beautiful" also gives information about the kinds of art posted on the site. I would definitely recommend this site if you like good art!

• Student Author: Michaela M.
• Teacher: Mary Droster
• This site helped Mary Droster's class answer the question(s) "What influence has art had on the Chinese culture?"
• Librarian: Jolen Neumann
• School: Black Hawk Middle School
• Year: 2001-2002

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Chinese New Year
http://www.educ.uvic.ca/faculty/mroth/438/CHINA
/chinese_new_year.html

5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Happy New Year! That's how you might celebrate, but have you ever wondered what is different about the Chinese New Year? This site offers a ton of non-stop research fun, including when the celebration is, what foods are eaten and what is done to celebrate it. It has colorful pictures you can't take your eyes off. It also has big, bold, easy to read words for note taking. Don't be fooled with all the cool stuff! This site offers plenty of information, so visit the Chinese New Year.

• Student Author: Stacy T.
• Teacher: Mary Droster
• This site helped Mary Droster's class answer the question(s) "What is the significance of the Chinese New Year to the Chinese culture?"
• Librarian: Jolen Neumann
• School: Black Hawk Middle School
• Year: 2001-2002

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Chinese Zodiac
http://www.c-c-c.org/chineseculture/zodiac/zodiac.html

If you want to write a report or are just curious what zodiac sign you are in the Chinese zodiac, you should go to Chinese Zodiac. You will find that it is very informative and interesting. There are pictures of each animal to give an example of that sign. For example, if you were born in 1988, you would be a dragon. The site would tell you what personality a dragon sign would have. It would also explain which signs you are most compatible with. See if you are compatible with your best friend or not! This site tells you the history of the Chinese Zodiac and how it came to be. This site has great graphics and is easy to navigate. This site is a great place to go to on your free time! "Chinese Zodiac" site is interesting and makes you want to read more!

• Student Author: Brittany F.
• Teacher: Mary Droster
• This site helped Mary Droster's class answer the question(s) "How does the Chinese Zodiac compare to the astrological charts that people in the United States are familiar with?"
• Librarian: Jolen Neumann
• School: Black Hawk Middle School
• Year: 2001-2002

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Destination Laos
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/south_east_asia
/laos/

Did you know that during Bun Bang Fai, a Laotian festival, thousands of rockets are shot into the air? Or that Laos is the least developed Indo-Chinese state? You can learn all this and more at "Destination Laos"! This site is very informative, although there is a slight lack of visuals. You can look up facts on the environment, culture, history, and even when and where to go if you're visiting. You can also look up the news of what's happening. It doesn't matter if you're doing a paper or just planning your summer vacation, "Destination Laos" is the place to be!

• Student Author: Nathan R.
• Teacher: Linda Skuhra
• Librarian: Eileen McGlynn
• School: Spring Harbor Middle School
• Year: 2000-2001

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Discover China
http://www.chinavista.com/discover.html

How do you make litchi-shaped pork or Chinese radishes with clam meat? Where can you get pictures of the Yellow Mountains, Forbidden City, and the Great Wall? You can answer these questions and many more at "Discover China"! Maps and pictures of trails throughout the Yellow Mountains can be accessed easily as can virtual tours of the Yellow Mountains, Forbidden City, and the Great Wall. Looking for something oriental to munch on? You can check out Little Ma's "Recipe of the Week" link and exercise your cooking skills and taste buds with the many recipes there. This is a great site for someone looking to find information on the highlights of Chinese living. Sit back, surf and enjoy!

• Student Author: Kayla M.
• Teacher: Linda Skuhra
• Librarian: Eileen McGlynn
• School: Spring Harbor Middle School
• Year: 2000-2001

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The Forbidden City--A Virtual Tour
http://www.chinavista.com/entravel
/destination-sight.php?id=1

Have you ever wondered what an age-old Chinese palace looks like? Or have you ever wanted to look upon an ancient garden? Or how about watch the sun fall over a beautiful, yet mystical horizon. Well then, stop wondering! Just go to this great site! With great information and breathtaking images, you'll be anticipating every click of the "next" button wanting to learn more. See the Forbidden City as you've never seen it before. Literally!

• Student Author: Amanda S.
• Teacher: Mary Droster
• This site helped Mary Droster's class answer the question(s) "What does an age-old Chinese palace look like in the Forbidden City?"
• Librarian: Jolen Neumann
• School: Black Hawk Middle School
• Year: 2001-2002

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Great Wall of China
http://hua.umf.maine.edu/China/great.html

Have you ever been curious about what The Great Wall of China looks like or how long it is? Well, then try this site! It'll give you information about The Great Wall of China and a few more details on some of China's greatest dynasties such as Qin Dynasty, Ming Dynasty, Han Dynasty, and Quing Dynasty. It'll show you examples and explain what each picture stands for and tells you some details on the cities in China such as Shanghai, Beijing, etc. It also contains beautiful illustrations on The Great Wall of China, Beijing, Shanghai, and the dynasties. I definitely believe that this site will have all the information you need. It's very creative by using different background color as you click on each link. It's pretty organized so don't waste your time and go straight to that site right now! It'll NEVER make you feel bored! You'll feel EXCITED after searching around. I would recommend this web site to anyone who's doing a project on The Great Wall of China! So ENJOY!

• Student Author: Souleevanh T.
• Teacher: Mary Droster
• This site helped Mary Droster's class answer the question(s) "How did the Great Wall of China orginate? How and when was the Great Wall of China built? What influence did the Great Wall have on China?"
• Librarian: Jolen Neumann
• School: Black Hawk Middle School
• Year: 2001-2002

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The January 17, 1995 Kobe Earthquake
http://www.eqe.com/publications/kobe/kobe.htm

This site has great navigability. It has a contents page that gives the table of contents and a summary of the site. It has very good pictures of the damage of the earthquake and has diagrams that clearly show the earth science behind the earthquake and its effect on various aspects of life in Kobe, Japan. This site also has links to other natural disaster sites.

• Student Author: Nate E.
• Teacher: Sarah Waddell
• Librarian: Julie Weis
• School: Velma Hamilton Middle School
• Year: 2000-2001

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Korea
http://www.media.granite.k12.ut.us/curriculum/korea/

Come enjoy the mystical wonders of Korea. Hear the flow of water after the monsoon season trickling down the paved road. The few but informative links lead you to discover everything you need to know about this country. You can learn everything, from daily life to transportation to the topography of the land. When you explore this site your mind will fly toward the land of Korea.

• Student Author: Brittany P. & Megan S.
• Teacher: Linda Skuhra
• Librarian: Eileen McGlynn
• School: Spring Harbor Middle School
• Year: 2000-2001

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Nike and Child Labor
http://www.american.edu/TED/nike.htm

What would it be like if you were working for hours in the factories with no friends or education? Some children have to work so hard to support their family at the ages of three to fourteen, but they always earn very small amounts of money. This website will help you get a closer look at the life of child laborers in Asia. It is sponsored by TED Case Studies.

• Student Author: Christen P.
• Teacher: Nicole Schaefer
• Librarian: Julie Weis
• School: Velma Hamilton Middle School
• Year: 2000-2001

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Pakistan, Surely Heaven On Earth
http://www.jabbar.free-online.co.uk/pakistan.html

If you want information and pictures about what it's REALLY like to live in Pakistan, this is the perfect site. It has lots of information on things such as history, climate, land, people, goverment, etc. You can see pictures of Jabbar's (writer of the site) homeland and the people that live there! I am interested in this web site because I am reading a book called Shabanu about a girl in Pakistan.

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• Teacher: Marjorie Passman
• This site helped Marjorie Passman's class answer the question(s) "Where can students learn more about the topic dealt with in the book Shabanu?"
• Librarian: Laura Holt
• School: Cherokee Middle School
• Year: 2001-2002

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The Prayer Wheel: Spiritual Technology from Tibet
http://www.dharma-haven.org/tibetan/prayer-wheel.htm

Do you know what a prayer wheel is? Or a Mantra? After you've finished with this terrific site, you will. It was visually appealing from the start, with graphics, pictures, and links all related to the subject. This site also provides a lot of detailed and unusual information, such as what prayer wheels are made of or that they must have hundreds of feet of writing on them. It is run by an organization, however, the information is surprisingly accurate. Although it has some difficult words, it would be okay for fourth graders and up. It is clear and very well organized, because of its great headings, which make this site a winner. (This site was submitted as part of the "Talking Walls" unit.)

• Student Author: Kevin R., Andrew B.
• Teacher: Judy Patrick
• This site helped Judy Patrick's class answer the question(s) "How are prayer wheels used?"
• Librarian: Renee Hoxie
• School: Thomas Jefferson Middle School
• Year: 2001-2002

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Schauwecker's Guide to Japan
http://www.japan-guide.com

The culture of Japan will unfold right before your eyes as you read through this wonderful site. It is a great guide, updated on a daily basis, and has extensive information about Japanese lifestyles, history, languages, and traditions. Other topics include popular arts and crafts, religion, tourism, favorite sports, current news, and traditional foods. "Schauwecker's Guide to Japan" will make you feel like you are in Japan (without the airplane ride, of course).

• Student Author: Maddy W. and Sarah S.
• Teacher: Linda Skuhra
• Librarian: Eileen McGlynn
• School: Spring Harbor Middle School
• Year: 2000-2001

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Wedding Traditions in Pakistan
http://www.world-wedding-traditions.net/asia
/pakistan_wedding_traditions.htm

I read the book Shabanu. It is about a girl named Shabanu living with her family of a father, a mother, and a sister, who is preparing for her arranged marriage. The book described some of the events of marriages that occur. After reading this website, I learned a lot more on arranged marriages. The website is small... but it has loads of information. It is very detailed, and is easy to understand. The website also includes other pages on weddings from all around the world.

• Student Author: Amy B.
• Teacher: Marjorie Passman
• This site helped Marjorie Passman's class answer the question(s) "Where can students learn more about the topic dealt with in the book Shabanu?"
• Librarian: Laura Holt
• School: Cherokee Middle School
• Year: 2001-2002

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Your Asian Scrapbook
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/nso/asian/activities
/activities.html

This site has many features that will help you learn more about Asia. There is an origami help site, which teaches you how to create beautiful things out of a simple piece of paper. There is also a page that can help you build your own private Japanese garden with water, stones, and sand. It can also teach you some of the Japanese and Chinese languages and kanji. It has recipes and even Japanese children singing a Japanese folk song.

• Student Author: Jacob Z.
• Teacher: Patrick Godar
• This site helped Patrick Godar's class answer the question(s) "What kind of food do they eat in Asia? and "What is the main religion of Japan? and "What are the main geological regions of Asia?"
• Librarian: Pam Nibbe
• School: Akira Toki Middle School
• Year: 2001-2002

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