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Meet a Creature From Ancient China

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Students view an image of a Chinese chimera and complete a chart describing what they see and understand about the creature. They compare funerary customs today to those of ancient China. They compile a list of items that might be included in a tomb for an American person who has passed away. They discuss or write about the arrangements that would be made for that person.

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Grade
5th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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1 hr
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