2013 Chinese Dynasties Lesson Plan

1. 2013 Chinese Dynasties Lesson Plan Date your papers: Wednesday, May 8, 2013: Odd Block Thursday, May 9, 2013: Even Block

2. Changes to Typed Lesson • Due to Stream Study taking up two days, I had to cut one instructional day from this lesson. • So the typed lesson plan you have is not completely accurate. • Follow this powerpoint for modifications.

3. Block Day • Quiet Question: Type Two Prompt-Reader’s Theatre---We are going to do another Role Play Skit but now for the start of the Chinese Civilization. However, you will be using your notes on Ancient Japan to help you complete today’s Type Two Prompt as part of this requires comparing and contrasting. • We are now going to begin to examine the Chinese Dynasties. The first dynasty was the Shang Dynasty and is the setting for our Role Play Skit. The Reader’s Theatre is a CLASS SET. So DO NOT WRITE ON IT OR MARK IT. Make notes on the Post-its. I will need volunteers for the different roles. • Volunteers for: • Kao-A Nobleman of the Xia • Tang-Future First King of the Shang Dynasty • Chun-A Noblemen of the Xia • Wo-A Royal Shang Official • Jiang-A Shang Noblewoman • Zeng-A Shang Nobleman • Li-A Shang Royal Writer • Hui-A Shang Teacher of Chinese Writing • Soong-An Overseer of the Shang Royal Bronze Foundry

4. Block Day • Type Two Prompt----Using your Japanese History Notes and the Skit, answer the following questions with your partner. • a) What actions did King Jie take that the Chinese people believed violated the Mandate of Heaven? Provide a minimum of TWO DIFFERENT EXAMPLES with explanations and historical evidence. • 1. • 2. • b) What achievements is the Shang Dynasty known for? Provide a minimum of TWO DIFFERENT EXAMPLES with explanations and historical evidence. • 1. • 2. • c) What are some similarities and differences that can be seen when you compare the actions and patterns of Japan’s Kingdoms to that of the Shang Dynasty and Chinese belief in the Mandate of Heaven? • Similarities Differences

5. Block Day • Class: As we can see from the Role Play, the Shang Dynasty was the first of the Chinese Dynasties that followed the Dynastic Cycle. With this lesson, we are going to be examining the development of Early China. You will have the rest of the class to read and take notes from the Textbook Pages. • The information for the graphic organizer notes will come from three sources: • Textbook Pages identified below • Ms. Barben’s Individual Powerpoints on the Dynasties on her Teacher Page • A Journey to Ancient China DVD we will be watching in class. • Definitions of Categories: • Political: Refers to government, heads of state like emperors, kings, presidents, making of laws, legal court system, military, wars, political rebellions, rights, and violations of rights • Economic: Refers to budget, taxes, trade, industry, agriculture, transportation, unemployment, colonies • Social: Refers to religious minorities, gender roles for men and women, family units, social classes like the caste system, nobles, clergy, middle class, tradespeople, peasants, serfs and slaves, and ethnic minorities • Cultural: Refers to the religious majority, the arts: paintings, sculptures, architecture, gardens, music and dance, communication systems like newspapers, language, books, telegraph, telephones, internet, education, healthcare, fashion, and diet

6. Block Day • Class: We are now going to watch the DVD and you are to take notes in the provided graphic organizer. • Homework: Go to Textbook Pages and add to notes. • Textbook Pages: • Shang Dynasty-pages 86-87 • Zhou Dynasty-pages 87-90 • Qin Dynasty-pages 94-97 • Han Dynasty-pages 98-99 • Three Dynasties of Sui, Tang, and Song-pages 264-269, 274-275 • Mongols or Yuan Dynasty-pages 270-272, 276-277 • Ming Dynasty-pages 510-512, 519 • Qing Dynasty-pages 513—518, 724-731

7. Homework • Finish up your East Asia Religions Homework due on Friday, May 10, 2013.