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November 21st – December 2nd in Mrs. Porter’s Honors & Gifted History Class
Chapter 6: The First Chinese Empires
Next Test: Tuesday, December 6th
Day
Monday
Nov.21st
Tuesday
Nov.22nd
In Class We Will:
 6.1 Work in three groups to distinguish
between the teachings of
Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism
and determine how they influenced the
Qin and Han dynasties of ancient
China.
 6.1 Participate in a debate to determine
which Chinese philosophy would be the
best approach to ruling in order to
produce the most order and harmony in
ancient China.
On Your Own, Please:
Prepare for tomorrow’s
Chinese philosophies debate.
I hope you have a very happy
Thanksgiving! I am very
thankful for YOU! 
Play… Eat… Sleep… Repeat… 
Tuesday
Nov.29th
Wednesday
Nov.30th
Thursday
Dec.1st
Friday
Dec.2nd
Complete the “Economics of
History: The First Chinese
Empires” assignment.
Which would you rather visit
today? Why? Explain your
choice, using a counterclaim in
your answer.
Use your online textbook
resources to check your
progress by taking the SelfCheck Quiz for each Lesson in
Chapter 6. When you miss an
answer, go back and re-read
the lesson about that topic.

6.2 Outline the rise, expansion, and fall
of the Qin Dynasty in ancient China.

6.2 Explore more about the Great Wall
of China, and the tomb of Emperor
Shihuangdi.

6.3 Outline the rise, expansion, and fall
of the Han Dynasty in ancient China.

6.3 Compare and contrast the Qin and
Han Dynasties, and apply essential
Have a lovely weekend. 
questions and big ideas of world history
to the era of ancient China.
Weekly Bonus Opportunity – Due Monday, December 5th
EXCELLENT ENGINEERING FOR SMOOTH SAILING
For up to 5 points, learn more about the Chinese invention of the ship rudder. Draw a sketch to show
what a Chinese rudder looked like, and draw a sketch of a modern ship rudder. Label your sketches
to show their similarities and differences. Tell why that invention was significant in world history.