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Students investigate the construction of the Great Wall of China. For this Chinese history lesson, students research print and Internet sources about the contributions of the Qin, Han, Tang, and Ming Dynasties.  Students use their findings to create a television news magazine story on the history of the Great Wall and those who built it.

 

 

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chinese dynasties, china, chinese history, the great wall of china

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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
2 days
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