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Ancient China: Mulan Year 3
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Essential Knowledge
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By the end of this unit children will know...
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Use primary and secondary sources of information to learn about
achievements and an in-depth study of The Shang Dynasty.
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To use evidence to ask and answer question about who lived in The
Shang Dynasty.
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Describe historical accuracy of the ‘Mulan’ story, explaining some of the
reasons why the evidence may inaccurate.
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Describe the social, ethnic, cultural or religious diversity of the Shang
Dynasty and how men, women and children’s experiences were
different.
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Explore key concepts related to ‘The Emperor’ and ‘Dynasty’.
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Identify how influences from The Shang Dynasty have influenced our
lives today.
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Investigate the significance of The Terracotta Army and the Rulers of
the time.
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Explore the religious beliefs of The Ancient Chinese and how this
impacted their lives.
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Celebrate
China in the Local Area
Living History
Exhibition
Children are to explore through research
the lives of the men women and children
that lived in the Shang Dynasty; then to
explore the impact of the on our lives
today in our local area.
Chinese New Year Celebration:
Experiencing traditional food, music, dance
and costumes.
Our classroom
Museum –
exhibition for
parents
Explore
Visits and
Experience
!To watch together the
Film ‘Mulan’ and
discuss the exciting
features of the Ancient
Chinese culture.
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Energise
Launch
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Ancient China Year 3: Theme Content
Core Subjects:
Links to theme
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Personal Development
English
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Mathematics
Measures
• Children will use compiled facts
about the construction (length and
width) of the Great Wall of China.
To convert units of measure.
Number
• To order and compare dates within
and beyond the Shang Dynasty.
Geometry
• !To investigate the reflection lines of
the Chinese Flag.
Statistics
• To investigate the Chinese year
family members were born and
display the data collected.
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Science
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Light
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To investigate light and
seeing
Foundation Subjects
Spiritual
Shape poetry about Ancient
China.
Adventure stories about escaping
from an Ancient Chinese prison.
Instructions for making magical
potion to help Mulan on her
quest.
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Compare laws and rules within
the Shang Dynasty.
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To look at the Ancient Chinese
religion and the roles this had in
the Chinese people’s lives.
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Moral
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To look at how the Shang
Dynasty was led and discuss
the effects of the Chinese
people.
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“The flower that blooms in
adversity is the most rare and
beautiful of all.”!
Social
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Children to work collaboratively.
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Discuss the different
experiences of men, women and
children in Ancient times.
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Cultural
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Explore the Ancient Chinese way
of life and discuss how traditions
affected daily life.
History, Geography and Citizenship
!!History:
To evaluate primary and secondary sources to find out about
the Great Wall of China.
• To trace and understand the key information on and the
significance of ‘The Forbidden City’.
• To use evidence to ask questions and understand the Shang
Dynasty focussing on how they live, the clothes they wore,
what they ate and their values.
Geography:
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Use maps and atlases to locate China and the features of
the country that have changed over time.
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Art and Design and Design Technology
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Art:
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To explore Ancient Chinese art and experience traditional Ancient
techniques to paint a lanscapes.
Design and Technology:
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To use measurements and folding to make a Chinese dragon.
To design and create a Chinese lantern.
To use tradition colours to create a dragon mask.
Music, Languages and Physical Education
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• To create a rhythm using instruments found in Chinese music.
• To create a Chinese ribbon dance using traditional Chinese music.
Computing
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Create and edit animation focusing on editing sound.