June 16th
B3.3 Analyse the influence of influential figures on the development of Japan.
identify the 3 builders
explain the main events that led to the unification of Japan
June 11th
B1.5 Explain the historical organization in Japan - periods.
B3.4 analyse aspects of people living in Ancient Japan
identify the periods in Japan
explain the diet, cultural characteristics, social structure, and technological characteristics of Ancient Japan
June 8th
B3.5 describe some significant aspects of daily life in Ancient Japan
analyse artefacts to understand aspects of Jomon culture (technology, lifestyle, religion)
June 5th
B3.1 describe the Japanese myth of origin
create and present a short play showing that they understand the main points of the myth
June 3rd
B1.4 describe the social classes of Korea
B3.2 identify and examine components that are similar and different between Korean and Chinese social structures
identify and explain the social classes of Korea
compare and contrast the social classes in Korean and China
June 1st and 2nd
B3.8 analyse the development of culture in Korea
explain the development of the Korean writing system (hangul)
explain the impact on Korea with the development of hangul.
May 27th
B3.1 describe the Korean myth of origin
tell the Korean creation myth
explain what we can learn about Ancient Korea from the creation myth
May 20th
B3.4 analyse aspects of people living in Ancient Korea
explain the difference between pre-history and history
analyse ancient structures to understand ancient Korean society
May 14th & 15th
B2.1 describe how the Silk Road impacted China
explain what the Silk Road is
explain what is traded a long the Silk Road
analysed the Silk Road and made generalizations
created a Silk Road map
May 1st to May 8th
B1.4 describe the social structure of China
B3.1 describe some of the spiritual beliefs of China
name and describe the 3 teachings
analyse how the 3 teachings impact the social structure of China
explain how ancient Chinese people viewed dragons and ancestor worship
April 24th
Learning Goals
B1.3 Describe how the building of the Great Wall impacted China.
B2.3 describe how conflict shaped Chinese History.
B1.3 describe how the Great Wall protected China from invaders
B1.3 explain how the Great Wall impacted the Chinese population (forced labour, money, etc)
B2.3 explain how the threat of the Mongols and Huns led to the creation of the Great Wall
April 23rd
B3.7 Analyse how the terracotta warriors represented Ancient Chinese society.
analyse the terracotta and explain how they show the make up of the Qin army; various roles / positions in the army; clothes and fashion of the time; and the technological level of the Chinese (making the figures in clay)
April 17th
B3.3 Analyse the impact of influential figures on the development of the three societies.
identify Shi Huangdai
analyse Shi Huangdai and explain how he influenced the development of China
April 13th
Explain the historical organization in China - dynasties.
Demonstrate an ability to locate, select, and organize information from a variety of sources.
Organize research findings in a timeline.
explain what a dynasty is
create a timeline of Chinese dynasties
April 10th
Identify the relationship between physical geography and the development of culture and a national identity
Demonstrate an understanding of the mythical origins of China
analyse how the natural barriers (mountains, oceans, desert) would allow China to develop independently and spread its culture to the East
re-tell the stories of Pangu and Nu Wa
compare the two myths
analyse the myths and determine how they might impact society
April 7th - 9th
Develop and practice cartographic skills.
Use Geographic-specific vocabulary.
create a map using BOLTSS
create a map using neat and accurate labelling and beautiful colouring
define and be able to use the following terms: map, atlas, Political map, Physical map and Thematic map
June 21st
June 10th
A1.8 use appropriate mapping terminology when discussing maps
identify BOLTSS and the 3 types of maps