A Taste of China Stuart Robinson, Jessi Yi, Ph.D. China Challenge Ltd. 11 November 2013 Year 7 Assembly, The A bbeyfield Academy

China is the 4 th largest country in the world 8 U.K. Population – 64 million China Population – 1.4 billion World population – 7.1 billion

History of China – the Great Wall The Great Wall of China is more than 2000 years old. It is 4000 miles long. You can see it from the moon!

History of China – the Terra Cotta Warrior

Schools in China

West Berkshire Heads of Sixth Form Forum October 2011 Teaching in A Chinese Kindergarten

West Berkshire Heads of Sixth Form Forum October 2011 Teaching in a Chinese Middle School

Taste of China – Language & Calligraphy tian 天 xiang 向 tian 天 shang 上 This means – ‘Every day move upwards’

Taste of China – Food & Chopsticks Chinese cuisine includes styles originating from the diverse regions of China, plus styles of Chinese people in other parts of the world. Authentic Chinese Food Chopsticks are in pairs of equal length, used as the traditional eating and cooking utensils in China.

Taste of China – Chinese lanterns Origins Chinese Lanterns… 1) …have been used for nearly 2000 years. 2) …are widely thought to be the world's first hot-air balloon. 3)…flying Lanterns carry a wish to bring good luck & prosperity in the coming year.

Next Event Year 7 ‘Taste of China’ Workshop on 21 November 2013 Learn to use chopsticks, write calligraphy, practice basic Mandarin, and make a Chinese lantern! 34