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This resource is aligned to the Australian Curriculum: The Arts for years 5 & 6 students.

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The history of dance performance in Australia, as with all the performing arts, precedes the arrival of settlers from other nations.

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In relation to the West, when the Qing dynasty began in 1644, access to Chinese markets for the Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch and English had been restricted to Canton since 1550.

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Emperor Shunzhi, the first emperor of the Qing dynasty (since the taking of China proper in 1644) died in 1661. His son, Kangxi, took over at the age of seven and reigned for 61 years. He encouraged painting, porcelain making and literature.

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Aligned with Year 9 History in the Australian Curriculum, this resource encourages students to explore compelling historical sources and form their own conclusions about the Qing dynasty.

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The Story of The Stone is regarded by many as the greatest example of Chinese literature, and as one of the masterpieces of world literature.

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The Qing dynasty, sometimes referred to as the Empire of the Great Qing, or the Manchu dynasty, was the last imperial dynasty of China.

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This resource aligns to the Australian Curriculum for Year 3 English - Language, Literature and Literacy.

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Reading picture books is important in speech development, building literacy skills, helping children to use their imagination.

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The Library has an extensive collection of Australian children’s literature ranging from the first children’s book published in Australia to the latest releases.