Ancient China

Mary Mostyn and Jim Gruszka
6th Grade

James Giles School
Norridge, Illinois

Chapter 5 
 

Name_________________________________________ C Level Due Date:  Tue., Nov. 17      

      B and A Level Due Date:  Thur., Nov. 19 

      Test Date:  Fri., Nov. 20  

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“C” Level:  You must earn 18 points per section; 72 points in total before proceeding to the “B” Level. 

TASK

Points

Completed

Chapter 5, Section #1 The Geography of China’s River Valleys

  1. **REQUIRED** 
    Read the Section; November 4
4  
  1. Complete Part 1 of SQ3R Reading Strategy Worksheet 

2

 
  1. Complete Part 2 of SQ3R Reading Strategy Worksheet 

2

 
  1. Make flashcards for terms on text p. 138

4

 
  1. Section Quiz (p. 284)

4

 
  1. CHINA Map Quiz/Printout 

4

 
  1. MapMaster Skills:  Using a Map Key (p. 44) 

4

 
  1. With a partner, create a map of Ancient China. Label the major cities, rivers, mountain ranges, and plateaus. Color and title the poster.

4

 
 

 

Chapter 5, Section 2 Confucius and His Teachings

  1. **REQUIRED** 
    Read the Section; November 6
4  
  1. Complete Part 1 of SQ3R Reading Strategy Worksheet 

2

 
  1. Complete Part 2 of SQ3R Reading Strategy Worksheet 

2

 
  1. Make flashcards for terms on text p. 146

4

 
  1. Section Quiz (p. 288)

4

 
  1. Visit the website:  http://www.nvcc.edu/home/lshulman/Rel231/resource/china.ppt  and answer the questions on the worksheet.

4

 
 

Chapter 5, Section 3 Warring Kingdoms Unite

  1. **REQUIRED** 
    Read the Section; November 10
4  
  1. Complete Part 1 of SQ3R Reading Strategy Worksheet 

2

 
  1. Complete Part 2 of SQ3R Reading Strategy Worksheet 

2

 
  1. Make flashcards for terms on text p. 151

4

 
  1. Section Quiz (p. 292)

4

 
  1. The farmers who discovered Shi Huangdi’s terra-cotta army made one of the most important archaeological finds in history. Write a list of ten questions you would like to ask them about their discovery. 

4

 
  1. Complete the Comprehension and Critical Thinking questions on page 155 in the textbook.  Use complete sentences.

4

 
 

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Chapter 5, Section 4 Achievements of Ancient China

  1. **REQUIRED** 
    Read the Section; November 13
4  
  1. Complete Part 1 of SQ3R Reading Strategy Worksheet 

2

 
  1. Complete Part 2 of SQ3R Reading Strategy Worksheet 

2

 
  1. Make flashcards for terms on text p. 158

4

 
  1. Section Quiz (p. 296)

4

 
  1. Vocabulary Development (p. 309)

4

 
  1. Look at p. 156-157 in your text.  Locate the borders of the Han Empire.  Answer the following questions:  What geographical features would Zhang Qian reach as he traveled west with his expeditions?  How do you think these features might have affected the expedition?

2

 
  1. Complete the “Chinese Kites” worksheet and construct a kite according to the given directions.

4

 
 

Total points in “C” Level _______

B” Level:  You must earn 15 points before proceeding to the “A” Level. Plan to spend 60 minutes on each of these activities.  If working in a group, each person must contribute 60 minutes to the project.  Your work should reflect the time spent on the activity.  Work must be of high quality in order to receive maximum points!

TASK

Points

Completed

  1. Small Group Activity – Making a Map of the Silk Road (p. 303).  You may work in groups of 2 or 3 students.  You must talk to the teacher before you start this activity.

Up to 8

 
  1. Create a poster on the Shang dynasty.  You should include information on topics such as kings, music, housing, or art.  Use Internet sources to find images for your poster. 

Up to 8

 
  1. Using the TV viewing station, watch the video on Ancient China.  You MUST take notes while viewing the video.  Then write a five-paragraph report summarizing this ancient civilization.  You may add facts to your report that you learned from the textbook and other sources.  All work must be in your own words; double-spaced; 12 point font; 1 inch margins.

Up to 8

 
 

Total points in “B” Level _______

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“A” Level:  You must complete “B” level first. 

Complete one activity for 15 points.  Plan to spend 90 minutes on each of these activities.  If working in a group, each person must contribute 90 minutes to the project.  Your work should reflect the time spent on the activity and must be of high quality in order to receive maximum points!  “A” level projects must be pre-approved with the teacher before beginning the work.

TASK

Points

Completed

  1. Write a week of journal entries as if you were traveling through ancient China with Zhang’s expedition.  Describe the goal of the expedition and what you learned from encountering new people, places and animals.  See pages 156-157 in the text for more information.    All work must be in your own words; double-spaced; 12 point font; 1 inch margins.

Up to 15

 
  1. With a partner, visit the website http://www.hardin.k12.ky.us/res_techn/download/china.ppt.  Play the Jeopardy game.  Winner gets 10 points, opponent gets 5. 

Up to 10

 
  1. Compare the invention of paper to the invention of the Internet. Address how each impacts the spread of ideas and knowledge throughout the world in positive or adversely, negative ways.    All work must be in your own words; double-spaced; 12 point font; 1 inch margins.

Up to 15

 
 

Total points in “A” Level _______

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Your browser may not support display of this image. Total Points Earned Overall _______