Contributions of Chinese Dynasties

In this Chinese Philosophy learning exercise, students take notes summarizing the basic ideas of Chinese philosophies: Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalists.

Students research the contributions of the Zho Dynasty. They identify the Mandate of Heaven, and the growth of the economy under the Zhou. They research the history of the discovery of silk and its role as an export. Finally, they...

Students identify simple pictographs and ideographs from Chinese writing. They create their own images, and combine characters to communicate ideas to one another, introducing basic foundations of how elements of the Chinese writing...

A presentation with purpose is always worth a second look. Review questions kick off this review on the Shang and Zhou Dynasties. Feudal government, achievements, art, and location of both dynasties are covered. A compare and contrast...

An excellent overview of historical Japanese culture, this presentation could carry through a world history unit or a lesson on the history of Japan. Especially interesting are the slides that compare Japanese armor and castles to other...

Sixth graders examine Chinese dynasties and their leaders while comparing and contrasting their importance. In this one China, one ruler lesson, 6th graders work in groups to investigate information regarding significant events in...

Students investigate the construction of the Great Wall of China. In this Chinese history instructional activity, students research print and Internet sources about the contributions of the Qin, Han, Tang, and Ming Dynasties.  Students...

Sixth graders gain an appreciation for the traditions and vast contributions of the Chinese culture in this unit of lessons.

Eighth graders study about the Chinese New Year and compare their own celebrations. Students create a time line showing the events of the period. They discuss traditional new year celebrations student have in their own families and...

Sixth graders examine the cultural, mathematical, and scientific contributions of the Chinese. They view and analyze The Imperial Tombs of China Time Line online, complete project discussion questions, and create a timeline for the Qin...