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Date:
Period:
Topic/Title Zhou Dynasty
Question this lesson will answer
What were the contributions of the Zhou to early China?
By: Ryan Teague
Purpose/Rationale/Goals of the day's lesson:
The purpose of this lesson is to show the students the contributions of the Zhou dynasty.
The goals of this lesson are to familiarize the students with:
1. The Mandate of Heaven
2. The growth of economy under the Zhou.
3. Discovery of silk and its role as an export.
4. The construction of the Great Wall.
How does this lesson fit into unit? Where have you been and where are you going?
This lesson fits in to a section dealing with the dynasties and contributions of early china.
This unit has also covered the geography and religions of China.
Objectives: (think about cognitive, affective, and psychomotor). Are they measurable
SWBAT:
1. Identify and define the Mandate of Heaven
2. Understand the events that lead to the growth of the Chinese economy.
3. Identify the significance of the construction of the Great Wall
NCSS themes w/ indicators
II: Time Continuity and Change
V: Individuals, Groups, and Institutions
VI: Power, Authority, and Governance
VIII: Science, Technology and Society
Standards of Learning:
8.8: The student will describe and compare selected civilizations in Asia, Africa, and the
Americas, in terms of chronology, location, geography, social structures, form of
government, economy, religion, and contribution to later civilizations, including:
• China, with emphasis on the Tang dynasty; the traditions, customs, beliefs,
and significance of Buddhism; the impact of Confucianism and Taoism; and
the construction of the Great Wall.
Key concepts and generalizations: (vocab)
Zhou
Mandate of Heaven
Feudalism
Great Wall
Methods and Activity
Anticipatory set (lesson opening)
Silk
Duties
Time
Take
5 min
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Content /Methods / Procedures
Interactive slideshow
Conduct an interactive slideshow that will incorporate pictures of the
accomplishment of the Zhou. Provide the students with Cornell
notes that question and reinforce the material
Conclusion/ in class consolidation
In class discussion/review of material covered.
Assessment of student learning -When and where do you check
for understanding/learning?
Assessment will be made based on the completion of discussion and
in an end of unit test.
Teacher reflection/ self-assessment.
How will I improve this lesson?
roll
Hand
out
notes
30 min
handout
past
10 min
work,