Unit 5: Ancient China

In this unit we will learn about...

  • the geography of China- the importance of the Huang River (Yellow River)
  • the accomplishments and contributions of the Shang, Zhou, and Han Dynasties
  • the development of the Silk Road and importance of trade at the time
  • the belief of destined rule as per the Mandate of Heaven
  • the philosophies of Confucianism and Taoism (Daoism)

Assessments

Major

unit testproject

Minor

section quizzesinteractive notebook

Participation

weekly do-nows & exit ticketsclasswork: notebook, discussions

Homework

weekly homework assignments