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This activity invites students to explore the rich history and values of Classical China through interactive storyboarding and discussions. In the "4 Corners" activity, participants assess statements about respect in relation to age, job, and societal norms. Following this, they create storyboards using provided images to represent key aspects of Chinese dynasties and their governance, including the Qin and Han dynasties. Groups will conduct focused research on assigned topics, promoting engagement and deep understanding of Chinese values and historical progression.
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Introductory Activity • 4 Corners Activity with Chinese Values • Follow up with: • Storyboard Activity or • Chinese Teahouse Activity
4 Corners • Some people deserve respect because of their job.
4 Corners • People of a certain age and experience in life deserve respect.
4 Corners • Respect must be earned.
4 Corners • Respect is an important value in our society.
Classical ChinaStoryboard • Each group will be given a series of pictures that tell the story of the dynasties of Classical China. Do not use outside resources, just the pictures provided. • Arrange the pictures in a pattern that makes sense to you. The pattern does not have to be linear. You may cut pictures out and add pictures and symbols. • You may use arrows, thought bubbles, phrases, etc. to connect show the thinking behind your connections. • Each group will show their storyboard, but your group will speak to only one aspect. These will be assigned after all storyboards are complete. Each group will have 15 minutes to research their specific piece of the story.
Division of China into Provinces or Kingdoms Changes in Government
Building of the Great Wall of China with Corvee Labor Qin Shi Huangdi use of Legalism Terra Cotta Warriors
Bureaucracy of the Han Dynasty & Scholar-Bureaucrats Government Structure Civil Service Examinations
Journey into Central Asia Coins Silk Road
Buddhism Chinese World View Ancestor Veneration
Invention of Paper Compass
Bronze Artistic Work Seismograph
Taxation & Government Spending Expansive Empire Threats of Invasion by the Xiongnu (Asiatic Huns)
Each group will discuss the assigned topic below. You have 15 minutes to conduct a “crash” research. • Zhou Dynasty Government • Qin Dynasty & Legalism • Han Dynasty Government • Silk Road • Chinese Religions & Philosophies • Chinese Social Structures/ Hierarchy • Han Achievements & Inventions • Decline & Fall of the Han Dynasty