Tuesday, Nov. 25
No bellringer.
Today we watched a film on China and students were able to redo some of their test answers. The film is too large to post, but not a required make-up.
Today we watched a film on China and students were able to redo some of their test answers. The film is too large to post, but not a required make-up.
Monday, Nov. 24
Bellringer: What was civil service in China during the Han dynasty? How were leaders chosen?
Today we talked about the ancient Chinese civil service that began under the Han dynasty. We also watched the last Chinese invention clip and students worked on their Chinese invention tic tac toe. (posted on the 20th). We watched a brief clip that talked about the possibility that the Chinese may have been the first to discover America, and students recorded evidence that could support that theory.
Today we talked about the ancient Chinese civil service that began under the Han dynasty. We also watched the last Chinese invention clip and students worked on their Chinese invention tic tac toe. (posted on the 20th). We watched a brief clip that talked about the possibility that the Chinese may have been the first to discover America, and students recorded evidence that could support that theory.
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Friday, Nov. 21
Bellringer: No bellringer. Students turned these in for the week.
Today we took our ancient China test.
Today we took our ancient China test.
Thursday, Nov. 20
Bellringer:
Write down where you think this item was invented:
Today students worked on a Chinese invention tic tac toe. They earn 15 points for doing three activities in a row, or can earn ten points of extra credit for getting a blackout. We watched some film clips about inventions posted below. Note that there are four parts to the video series on Youtube- this link takes you to part 1 of 4.
Write down where you think this item was invented:
- Paper __________________
- Seismograph __________________
- Bristle toothbrush __________________
- Movable type printing ________________
- Gunpowder __________________
- Compass __________________
- Umbrella __________________
- Paper money __________________
- Rockets __________________
Today students worked on a Chinese invention tic tac toe. They earn 15 points for doing three activities in a row, or can earn ten points of extra credit for getting a blackout. We watched some film clips about inventions posted below. Note that there are four parts to the video series on Youtube- this link takes you to part 1 of 4.
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Wednesday, Nov. 19
Bellringer: Describe the three ancient systems of writing we have learned about. (Mesopotamia, Egypt, and China)
Today we charted the similarities and differences between writing in the three civilizations we have learned about so far this year. We reviewed, in brief, the contributions of the major dynasties we have studied in China.
Today we charted the similarities and differences between writing in the three civilizations we have learned about so far this year. We reviewed, in brief, the contributions of the major dynasties we have studied in China.
Tuesday, Nov. 18
Bellringer: What is a dynasty? List
the five major dynastic periods we have learned about in class. We completed a chart on the dynastic cycle in China, and talked about how this concept justified new leaders coming into power.
Friday, Nov. 14
Bellringer: During which dynasty did Chinese writing develop?
Today we talked about the earliest Chinese writings discovered on oracle bones in China. I gave the students a brief understanding of the historical significance of dragons in Chinese legends as benevolent creatures whose blessing the Chinese sought. This is why Paleocene bones (thought to be dragon bones) were ground and put into broth to be used as a medicine in China. When an ill dealer in bronze antiquities discovered ancient Chinese writings on some of these "dragon" bones, he recognized their real value as artifacts. We watched the video below on oracle bones. The ancient Chinese used these bones as oracles that would help them to predict the future. Scholars began to study them, and found a great deal of information about the Shang dynasty and others. The ancient Chinese would write questions on the oracle bones, then heat them until they cracked. They believed that answers could be sought from the gods as well as ancestors who had passed. An oracle would interpret how the cracks in the bone answered the question being asked. We did a similar activity, writing Chinese characters on hard-boiled eggs. Then the students came up with a question, dropped the eggs, and one of the students acted as "oracle" to interpret how the cracks answered the group's question. Students also had a brief demonstration of Chinese Kung Fu, as I teach a mixed martial arts class and students had been interested in the relationship between Confucius and Kung Fu.
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Thursday, Nov. 13
Bellringer: Using your notes, summarize the three major philosophies in ancient China. Finish your China foldable maps.
Today we had a brief overview/review of China's geography and the major dynasties. Students learned how the Yellow River, known as "China's sorrow" is the only natural disaster to have claimed millions of lives. Students worked to complete their China foldables.
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Wednesday, Nov. 12
Bellringer: Students took the personality quiz below to see how closely their ideas about life matched up with ancient Chinese philosophies. Mostly A answers matches with Confucian ideals, mostly B answers with the ideals of Legalism, and mostly C answers with the ideals of Daoism.
We then had a class discussion/powerpoint on these three major schools of philsophy, and students took Cornell notes.
We then had a class discussion/powerpoint on these three major schools of philsophy, and students took Cornell notes.
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chinese_schools_of_thought.pptx | |
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Tuesday, Nov. 11
Bellringer: Finish labeling your timeline for each of the five dynastic periods.
Shang dynasty 1700-1027 B.C.
Zhou dynasty 1027-771 B.C.
Warring States 475-221 B.C.
Qin dynasty 221 B.C.- 207 B.C.
Han dynasty 206 B.C.-220 A.D.
Today students got into new groups and shared the information about their dynasty to the rest of the group. Then students worked on completing their maps and timeline on their foldable for each dynasty. These will be due in class on Wednesday.
Shang dynasty 1700-1027 B.C.
Zhou dynasty 1027-771 B.C.
Warring States 475-221 B.C.
Qin dynasty 221 B.C.- 207 B.C.
Han dynasty 206 B.C.-220 A.D.
Today students got into new groups and shared the information about their dynasty to the rest of the group. Then students worked on completing their maps and timeline on their foldable for each dynasty. These will be due in class on Wednesday.
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Monday, Nov. 10
Bellringer:
Given this map of China, where would you guess that the first civilizations in ancient China were created?
Given this map of China, where would you guess that the first civilizations in ancient China were created?
Today students worked in groups to take notes on the 5 major dynastic periods in ancient China- the Shang, Zhou, warring states, Qin, and Han dynasties. The notes for each are posted below. Tomorrow the students will be responsible to teach their dynasty to a new group of students. They should have written at least five major points for their dynasty.
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Friday, Nov. 7
No bellringer.
Students finished their Egyptian death masks today. Monday we will start our unit on China.
Students finished their Egyptian death masks today. Monday we will start our unit on China.
Thursday, Nov. 6
No bellringer.
Students continued creating their death masks today.
Students continued creating their death masks today.
Wednesday, Nov. 5
No bellringer.
Today students worked on creating their Egyptian death masks.
Today students worked on creating their Egyptian death masks.
Tuesday, Nov. 4
Today students took their Egypt unit tests and turned in their Egypt note organizers.
Monday, Nov. 3
Bellringer: How did Egypt’s geography affect the civilization? Why was the Nile so important? What advantages and disadvantages did being surrounded by deserts offer to Egypt?
Today we reviewed for our Egypt unit TEST TOMORROW, using the study guide below.
Today we reviewed for our Egypt unit TEST TOMORROW, using the study guide below.
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