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Ancient China Teacher Resources
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Fourth graders investigate ancient China from 618 AD to 1294. They measure bricks for the Great Wall of China, create pet crickets, construct and assemble a large class dragon, and complete a worksheet on the Chinese Lunar Calendar.
Students examine the role of women in Ancient China. In this Chinese history lesson, students analyze Ancient Tang Dynasty Poems regarding marriage and women in China.
Three questions focused on the development of ancient China, its culture, and civilization await your social studies class. This worksheet in intended to accompany or test learners as they read material related to the formation of ancient China.
Kids turn a critical eye on a wooden horse that was carved in ancient China. They analyze the horse as far as its purpose, historical significance, and artistic style, then write a story from the horse's perspective.
Sixth graders study ancient China. In this ancient China lesson set, 6th graders follow directions to label a world map with countries, water bodies, and travel routes. They participate in a lecture on Confucius, research the Great Wall, Buddhism, Genghis Khan and Kublai Khan. They complete associated art projects and games. These lessons are based on videos from United Streaming.
Second graders study Ancient China in this unit. They participate in activities to examine the importance of silk, the teachings of Confucius, the Great Wall and the Chinese New Year.
Sixth graders explore the geography of China and examine historical time as well as historical perspective in relation to ancient Chinese artifacts. In this Ancient China lesson, 6th graders discover significant information regarding the Great Wall of China. Students also research the development and expansion of agricultural societies and the emergence of new states.
Seventh graders identify key aspects of Chinese culture displayed through art. Learners analyze the connections between themes in art and architecture and the reflections this offers on Ancient Chinese culture as they write about the impact of geography on the types of resources used in art and architecture.
Seventh graders examine and research the political, social, and cultural aspects of China. They conduct Internet research and write and develop a research paper.
Fourth graders research major contributions (mostly inventions) and famous people from an assigned dynasty of Ancient China. They research background information of their dynasty such as the time period ruled, the founding emperor/empress, and the territory ruled by the dynasty.