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7th Grade SS: Tuesday, February 7, 2017
1. Handouts: None, but . . .
* You might want to jot down each day’s “outcomes.” (Hint, hint)
2. Assignments:
* In-class—Read aloud and play detective w/ textbook clues.
* Homework—Have a great weekend! 
3. Assignments due today:
* Do you have your binder, dividers, paper, pens, pencils?
4. Bell Ringer:
* BR #12, 2/07/17
Q: What was China’s longest ruling dynasty (how long) and
what gave them their place in the world? Known for . . .
A: Zhou Dynasty, 800 years. Known for a ruling philosophy
called the “Mandate of Heaven”—a “heavenly law” gave
them their power to rule.
Weekly Tip for Success—Organize your binder, like this:
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Zipper pouch for pencils, pens (dark ink)
Divider #1—Bell Ringers
Divider #2—Assignments, both in-class and homework.
Divider #3—History Lingo terms.
Divider #4—Cornell Notes
Divider #5—Notebook paper
Lesson Goal: Learn about everyday life in ancient China.
Outcomes: Be able to . . .
1. Terms and identifies: Social class, filial piety, Confucius, Confucianism,
Daoism, Legalism
2. List in order China’s three main social classes and explain the reasoning
behind that order.
3. Explain how farmers paid for using someone else’s land to grow crops.
4. Identify the social class that was barred from holding government jobs.
5. Describe the role of “filial piety” in Chinese culture.
6. Cite the cause-and-effect role related to government and violence in
society.
7. Name and describe the three Chinese philosophies that sought to
create a peaceful society.
8. State the one key insight (one word) that guided the reasoning of
Confucius and explain it.
9. Summarize the guiding principle of Daoism and cite a six-letter word to
remember it.
10.Summarize the principle of legalism and identify its founder.
Starter #1
You might be surprised when you learn which social class in ancient China
emerged as the “upper class” and which one was on the bottom rung.
In our American society today, what is the main thing that gives
some people the status to be considered “upper class”?
BONUS Opportunity (BO) #2:
A bonus point goes to the first person who can identify the three
main social classes in ancient China, name them in order (top to
bottom), and explain the reasoning behind that order. (Use your JAT.)
Land-owning aristocrats
Peasant farmers
Merchants (shop keepers, traders, bankers)
Open your JAT text and turn to page 232.