Following the Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China is a wonder of the world. Learners explore the history and construction of the incredible feat using both non-fiction and fictional works. The resource includes multi-day lesson plans that contains ideas for...

While some aspects of the Great Wall of China are known, other parts of its story are obscured by time. A research lesson asks scholars to consider what we know and don't understand about this wonder of the world. The class then compiles...

The Great Wall of China, those amazing terracotta soldiers, shifts in Chinese government, sounds like the legacy of the Qin Dynasty to me. This presentation provides a matching activity, primary source quote to analyze, and a creative...

Viewers will love this field trip to China, complete with information about China's economy, topography, geography, climate, and demographics. Maps and photos help to support the claims in the slides, especially in some interesting...

Imagine a structure that took centuries to build and is thousands of miles long. Introduce your classes to the Great Wall of China with this short video.

Students investigate the building of the Great Wall of China during the Ming Dynasty and utilize the story of the wall to examine some of the history of China.

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

Students explore the Great Wall of China. They participate in three activities to become familiar with the geography of China and Chinese names. Students explore the size of the wall by examining an interactive web site. They write a...

Peek into the wonders and accomplishments that marked the Qin, Han, and Ming Dynasties. This clip uncovers amazing Chinese feats such as, the Great Wall of China, Terra Cotta soldiers, maritime technology, and the exploration of Zheng...

Students study the history and significance of the Great Wall of China. They examine the topography of the Chinese landscape before building a model of the Wall. Over the course of the school year, they use art supplies to build a wall...