This World History and Geography: The Chinese During Medieval Times 600-1300 A.D. unit plan also includes:
- Handout: The Great Wall Newspaper Article and Presentation Guide
- Step Sheet: Creating a Data Table
- Step Sheet: Formatting an Annotated Bibliography
- Sample: Spreadsheet for Recording Data
- Step Sheet: Inserting Pictures Copied from Web Pages into Microsoft Word
- Step Sheet: Tracking Changes in Microsoft Word
- Sample: Newsletter
- Sample: PowerPoint Presentation
- Step Sheet: Starting a PowerPoint Project
- Step Sheet: Creating a PowerPoint Presentation
- Step Sheet: Putting the Slide Show Together
- Step Sheet: Gathering and Inserting Electronic Images
- Newspaper Article and Presentation Rubric
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The Great Wall may be one of the most famous pieces of architecture of all time. Teach seventh graders the history behind its construction, the importance of dynasties, and all about ancient Chinese civilization through a series of 20 tasks. These tasks include the production of newspaper articles about important historical concepts and the creation of presentations that facilitate an in-depth learning experience.
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Instructional Ideas
- Work with teachers in the English department, as learners develop newspaper articles that require writing skills
- Extend learning by adding a task where learners become newspaper critics (after task 14); they can review each article from the other groups, ensuring they have an in-depth grasp of each ancient Chinese historical concept
Classroom Considerations
- The lesson plan spans the course of two to three weeks and covers 20 individual tasks
- Students need computer access to successfully complete the tasks
Pros
- Assigned tasks foster classroom collaboration
- Young scholars learn important research skills, including the development of research notes and bibliographies
Cons
- Although tasks are laid out in a concise and logical way, a more concrete timeline may ensure the tasks are accomplished within the given time span
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