China’s diversity is a point of fascination for students. This essay encourages not only the teaching <i>of</i> Chinese language, but also teaching <i>about</i> the languages of China as one means to explore China's multifaceted cultures.
What can maps tell us about how its creator perceives the world? This simple lesson uses a historical map as a point of study and introduces key elements in a map (scale, symbols, orientations) in a hands-on way.