Transcript Ancient China

Ancient
China
Early Dynasties
Summary of Student Learning
Introductory Activity
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Students enjoyed the “Tallest
Tower” activity
They made the connection
between their work together and
the work the Chinese did in order
to survive in the Hunan River
Valley.
We discussed the qualities of a
good “leader” and how the
Dynasties in Ancient China would
vie for control of the area.
Summary of Student Learning
Enabling Activity
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Students used their textbook and
suggested web sites to fill out a
graphic organizer showing the
years in power,rulers, philosophies
and contributions of the Shang,
Zhou, Qin and Han Dynasties.
They were so motivated that they
decided to do their own web
searches to find additional sites
with information on Ancient China
and the early dynasties!
Summary of Student Learning
Culminating Activity
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Students used the information
they had compiled to create a
timeline outlining the major
facts for each Dynasty.
These timelines were then used
as part of a three-dimensional
display about Ancient China,
which were featured at our
annual “Open House”.
Summary of Student Learning
Assessment
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Student knowledge of
Ancient Chinese
Dynasties was evaluated
with a written test.
As the graph shows, over
90% of the class
demonstrated a clear
understanding of the
content required in the
California State Standards.
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No. of Students
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90 100%