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Ancient China: The Middle Kingdom Teacher Guide
Author(s): COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2003
Pages: 312
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The civilization of ancient China forms the central content of the unit, with exploration of systems of language, leadership, economics, and architecture in this ancient culture. Students broaden their understanding by comparing the ancient Chinese civilization with aspects of their own lives and communities.
There is a required Student Guide that accompanies this unit as well.
Section 1: Unit Introduction and Curriculum Framework
- Introduction to the Unit
- Rationale and Purpose
- Goals and Outcomes
- Letter to Teachers
Section 2: Teaching Tips for Implementing This Unit
- Classroom Guidelines for Unit Implementation
- Learning Centers
- Teaching Models
Section 3: Lesson Plans
- Unit Planner
- Glossary of Ancient Historical Terms
- Letter to Family
Lessons
- Introduction to Ancient China
- Where in the World and When?
- Introduction to Civilizations
- Introduction to Systems—Part 1
- Ancient China
- Readings on Farming
- Introduction to Systems—Part 2
- The Middle Kingdom
- Reasoning
- Persuasive Writing
- Chinese Writing
- Daily Life in Ancient China
- Chinese Thought and Education
- Emperors of China
- Chinese Inventions
- The Silk Road
- The Great Wall of China
- Wonders of the World
- Traveling in China
- Unit Wrap-Up and Postassessment
Section 4: Unit Reading and Resource List
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