Students will be able to...

1. infer why the ancient China civilization developed around rivers

2. identify how the religious beliefs of the ancient Chinese impacted the way they lived their lives

3. analyze how the inventions and engineering achievements of the ancient Chinese advanced their society

4. infer the role the Silk Road played in trade

5. identify the 4 major social classes in ancient China

• SS Binder

• Chromebook

• Ancient China Doodle Poster (given in class)

• GRAPES of Ancient China Questions (posted on Classroom)

• Art Supplies

Ancient China: Where Inventions, Noodles, and Emperors Ruled

Ancient China was the land of dynasties, dragons (mostly the myth kind), and genius inventions — like paper, kites, and noodles.

They built the Great Wall to say, “No thanks, invaders,” and had emperors who believed they had the Mandate of Heaven — basically, a divine permission slip to rule.

They loved balance (thanks, yin and yang), wrote beautifully on bamboo, and drank tea like it was a sport.

In short: wisdom, walls, and way ahead of their time.