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Name______________________ Think-Tac-Toe for Ancient China Date Assigned: Friday, April 15th Date Due: Wednesday, April 27th Only ONE project for socials studies. No “Great Wall of China” projects accepted 1. 2. 3. ANALYSIS Design a Tree Map to show three philosophies of ancient China. Four point rubric: 1) introduce the beliefs that form the basis of each philosophy, 2) explain the impact of each philosophy on society, 3) must use proper English and good grammar, 4) final draft format, neat, clear, use dark ink; bold colors also are acceptable. EVALUATION With a partner, write and perform a debate about Emperor Qin Shihuangdi. Four point rubric: 1) three or more positive aspects of his rule, 2) three or more negative aspects of his rule, 3) preparation and research are evident (with four to eight note cards each and practice presenting with partner), and 4) debate is clearly audible. SYNTHESIS Write a first person narrative as if YOU are a volcano in China. While your narrative is creative, it must contain facts about the volcano you are impersonating. Four point rubric: 1) type of volcano and whether it is explosive or nonexplosive, 2) cause of this volcano, 3) impact on life, agriculture, and structures, and 4) must use proper English, good grammar, and be creative. Social Studies 4. SYNTHESIS Write a journal entry as a student of Confucius who has just attended a lesson. Four point rubric: 1) includes five or more aspects of Confucius’ teaching, 2) give examples of how his lessons apply to “your” life and can help you make choices, 3) explain how his ideas could influence the government, and 4) use proper English and good grammar. Science Social Studies 6. 5. STUDENT CHOICE Design and create your own project, speech, or technology item. Four point rubric: 1) original student creation, 2) relates to sixth grade standards and to China, 3) demonstrates knowledge of topic, 4) includes the concept of change. Choice project can apply to Social Studies, Math, OR Science Social Studies APPLICATION Learn to use a Chinese abacus (suan-pan), and using one or more mathematic operations, do a demonstration for the class. Four point rubric: 1) basic explanation of how an abacus works, 2) demonstration of one or more operations, 3) history of the abacus, and 4) limitations of an abacus. Math 7. 8. 9. COMPREHENSION Create a series of pictures to show your “journey” along the Silk Road, as a merchant, a caravan leader, OR an adventurer. Four point rubric: 1) at least three pictures, showing at least five details each, 2) each picture must represent a specific city or physical feature along the Silk Road, 3) historically realistic to ancient travel, and 4) final draft form, neat, colorful, and use dark ink. ANALYSIS Create a Double Bubble Map to compare and contrast two earthquakes in China, including impact on life, agriculture, tsunami creation, or damage to structures. Four point rubric: 1) your map must have a least three common characteristics, 2) your map must have at least three characteristics unique to each of the two earthquakes, 3) neatness, and 4) use of color. COMPREHENSION Create a Flow Map demonstrating an understanding of the Chinese numeration system. Four point rubric: 1) Flow map has steps of the system, 2) tell about its origins and usefulness, 3) demonstrate how to write several numbers, and 4) verbally compare this system to our decimal system. Social Studies Science Math