Interactive
Curated OER

The Han Emperors and the Silk Road

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 multiple choice questions regarding the Han Dynasty of China and the Silk Road. Students may check their answers immediately.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

In Celebration of the Silk Road

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the ancient trade routes of the Silk Road with a focus on a province in China to identify artifacts and research how these items arrived in the city of Turpan.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Silk Road

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the Silk Road of Asia in this multi-day instructional activity that includes a "Silk Road roll play" and a mapping activity. This instructional activity can be used in a social studies or language arts classroom.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Chinese Dynasties

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners explore several Chinese dynasties and research various topics including papermaking, calligraphy, and Lu Hou. They also demonstrate how to use an abacus and create several math problems to solve with it. Choosing a dynasty,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Caravan Of Camels

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discuss the role the Silk Road had in trade and commerce practices in China during different Chinese dynasties. The lesson evaluation consists of individual student writing assignments.
Unit Plan
Curated OER

The Hunters and the Hunted: The Search for China's Past

For Teachers 4th
Students discover the history of Ancient China, specifically the period beginning with the Qin Dynasty and ending with the fall of the Ming Dynasty. They study the building of the Great Wall and the defeat of the Great Khans.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Han Dynasty

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers information on the Han Dynasty of China. Discusses the politics, art, literature, and innovations of the time.
Website
Other

Silk Road Foundation: Silk Road Chronology

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a timeline of the silk road. Links are provided for the more important events that occurred.
Online Course
Schools of California Online Resources for Education

Score: Ca Online Resources for Education: In Celebration of the Silk Road

For Students 3rd - 8th
A WebQuest that explores the Silk Road and its history.
Unit Plan
C3 Teachers

C3 Teachers: Inquiries: China and Rome

For Teachers 6th
A learning module on relations between ancient China and Rome prior to the opening of the Silk Road trade route. It includes several supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative...
Handout
University of Maryland

University of Maryland: First Imperial Period

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the Qin and Han Dynasties, the Silk Road, and the fall of the Han Dynasty.
Graphic
Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Chinese Works of Art 200 700 Ad

For Students 9th - 10th
An exhibition of Chinese works of art from ancient Eastern Han to early Tang Dynasty. With simple, but clear introductions of historical and cultural background.
PPT
Other

Ken Farshtey: Change From River Valleys to Classic Civilizations [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This slide presentation provides an in-depth look at the Indian, Chinese and Mediterranean world's development from river valleys into classic civilizations. Early river valleys and classic civilizations are described on a broad spectrum...