Overview

During these lessons students will explore the geography and physical features of ancient China and how they influenced the civilisation that developed there. They will finish the sequence by building their understanding of the social structures within ancient Chinese society. 

Students will:  

• describe the geographical setting and natural features of ancient China 

• explain how the geographical setting and natural features influenced the development of ancient China 

• complete a map of ancient China 

• complete a table of the features of China and explains the impact of these features on the development of the civilisation 

• learn about the social structures in ancient China. 

Content: 

The physical features of the ancient society and how they influenced the civilisation that developed there. 

Students: 

• describe the geographical setting and natural features of the ancient society 

• explain how the geographical setting and natural features influenced the development of the ancient society. 

Roles of key groups in the ancient society in this period (such as kings, emperors, priests, merchants, craftsmen, scholars, peasants, women), including the influence of law and religion 

Students: 

• outline the main features of the social structures and government of the ancient society, including the role of law and religion. 

Students will complete mapping work on ancient China to gain an understanding of the geography and natural features of China and consider the impact of these elements on societal development over time. 

Content: 

The physical features of the ancient society and how they influenced the civilisation that developed there. 

Students: 

• describe the geographical setting and natural features of the ancient society. 

Outcomes:  

• HT4-2: describes major periods of historical time and sequences events, people and societies from the past 

Students will explain the impact the impact of geography and natural features on the development of the ancient Chinese civilisation and society. 

Content: 

The physical features of the ancient society and how they influenced the civilisation that developed there. 

Students: 

• explain how the geographical setting and natural features influenced the development of the ancient society. 

Outcomes: 

• HT4-3: describes and assesses the motives and actions of past individuals and groups in the context of past societies 

Students will outline the roles of key groups in ancient Chinese society. 

Content: 

Roles of key groups in the ancient society in this period (such as kings, emperors, priests, merchants, craftsmen, scholars, peasants, women), including the influence of law and religion. 

Students: 

• outline the main features of the social structures and government of the ancient society, including the role of law and religion. 

Outcomes:  

• HT4-2: describes major periods of historical time and sequences events, people and societies from the past 

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