China: A Misunderstood Nation A WebQuest for High School (World History) Mrs. Lee Lees@msdwc.k12.in.us

1. China: A Misunderstood Nation A WebQuest for High School (World History) Mrs. Lee Lees@msdwc.k12.in.us

2. Introduction Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Standards | Resources |Teacher Notes Your keys will unlock the treasure chest and open the Orient to everyone. You are historians investigating aspects of Chinese culture. As historians you will be researching a specific area and creating a booklet that can be used as a guide to a museum display or as an informational tool for students in the community. China Mrs. Lee March 2005

3. The Task Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Standards | Resources |Teacher Notes • This project will be completed with a partner. • Each group will need to pick a topic that you will investigate. • Together you will create booklet. • Each person will need to write a reflection paper describing what you have learned during this process. China Mrs. Lee March 2005

4. The Process Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Standards | Resources |Teacher Notes • First will need to pick a topic from the list dealing with China. Your choices are: food/festival, marriage, martial arts, education, music, and foot binding. • Create a booklet that is at least 6 pages. You need at least 3 pictures and you cannot have more visuals than text. • You will also be graded on spelling, mechanics, historical accuracy, and your title. The font size of the written material should not be larger than 14. The title of the booklet and any specific section can be larger. Make sure that the font you pick is easy to read. The Process China Mrs. Lee March 2005

5. The Process Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Standards | Resources |Teacher Notes • 4. Your project is due Monday the 18th at the beginning of the hour. • 5. Type a reflection paper which tells me what you learned without • restarting your booklet. This is due Monday the 18th. • - 1-2 pages • - typed double spaced • - technical font • - font size of 12 • - one inch margins • - IBC China Mrs. Lee March 2005

6. Evaluation of Booklet Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Standards | Resources |Teacher Notes China Mrs. Lee March 2005

7. Evaluation of Reflection Paper Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Standards | Resources |Teacher Notes China Mrs. Lee March 2005

8. Conclusion Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Standards | Resources |Teacher Notes • As a result of completing this WebQuest students should have a greater awareness of the Chinese culture. • Students will have become familiar with how a WebQuest is set-up, the information provided, and how to navigate through it. • Students will also have had the opportunity to work on layout and creating an inviting design for their booklet. China Mrs. Lee March 2005

9. Standards Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Standards | Resources |Teacher Notes Standard 2 – Early Civilizations: 4000 to 1000 BCE WH 2.2 – Compare causes and conditions by which civilizations developed in China. Standard 4 – Major Civilizations, States, and Empires in Asia, Africa, and the Americas: 1000BCE to 1500 CE WH 4.4 – Trace the development and major achievements of Chinese civilizations during various dynasties. Standard 9 – Global Imperialism: 1750-1900 WH 9.8 – Describe advances in weapons technology. Standard 11 – Historical Research WH 11.1 – Locate and analyze primary and secondary sources. WH 11.2 – Locate and use sources found at libraries, museums, and electronic sites. China Mrs. Lee March 2005

10. Resources Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Standards | Resources |Teacher Notes • Check with Mrs. Eppley for books. • Grolier Online • ChineseMarriage Traditions and Chinese Wedding Customs • MARRIAGE IN CHINA • Traditions of Arranged Marriages in China • ChineseMarriage • ChineseWedding Traditions • ChineseWedding: Pictures Of ChineseWedding With Ancient Customs ... • ChineseWeddings - Traditions and Wedding Customs • Chinaeducation and university list • ChinaEducation and Research Network • overview of education • history-china-ed • 82.04.02: Contemporary Education in China: An Inside View China Mrs. Lee March 2005

11. Resources Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Standards | Resources |Teacher Notes • AN INTRODUCTION TO CHINESEMARTIALARTS • ChineseMartialArts, Chinese Wushu • ChineseMartialArts, Wushu, Kung fu, Regent Tour China • ChineseMartialArts Links, Gongfu, Kung Fu, Wushu in China • ChineseFootBinding - Lotus Shoes • ChineseFootBinding • FootbindingChinese culture: footbinding • A lesson on footbinding in China -- Nancy Miles • ChineseMusicInstruments • ChineseMusicInstruments, History and Performers • Chinesemusicalinstruments - string instruments: guqin,yangqin ... • Zong Zi - the traditionalChinesefood • Chinese New Year Food, TraditionalChinese New Year Foods China Mrs. Lee March 2005

12. Teacher Notes Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Standards | Resources |Teacher Notes • The students will be given one week of class time to work on this project. Our school is on a traditional 6 classes per day. • You will need to decide how the groups will be organized. • For the reflection paper IBC will be discussed in class which stands for introduction, body, and conclusion. • It is expected that students have prior knowledge working with computers and inputting pictures. • Students will also need to know what the purpose of the WebQuest is and how to use it. China Mrs. Lee March 2005