Intro to the Silk Road

Students will be able to...

create a digital collage representing the Silk Road
identify goods traded along the Silk Road
explore how silk got from China all the way to Rome 2,000 years ago
analyze geographic barriers that might make trading in China difficult
understand why trade along the Silk Road ended

SS Binder
Chromebook
Intro to the Silk Road Activity (posted in Classroom)

Guided Instruction

Silk Road Overview

Independent Practice

Complete the Intro to the Silk Road activity. In the activity, you will watch videos to gain more insight into travel along the Silk Road, as well as analyze maps in order to determine why traveling a straight path isn’t always the most beneficial way. You will be required to engage, explore, explain, elaborate, evaluate and create.

Homework

Finish Incomplete Work

Finish the Silk Road activity if needed

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