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Asian studies Common Core RI.6.2 resources
Ancient China Philosophies Activity | Confucianism Daoism Legalism Activity
In this high-interest activity on Ancient China Philosophies, student engagement is driven by learning, drawing, and researching about one of three major Chinese philosophies, Confucianism, Taoism, and Legalism. ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Ancient China activities unit located here bundle!Students will divide up roles, and one student will be the Historian, in charge of creating an outline for the team (handout with directions for students included)
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5th - 9th
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Ancient China Geography | Learn Geography of China and Evaluate Statements
This Ancient China Geography lesson provides an engaging view into China's geography, environment, and how the environment determined peoples' way of life in Ancient China. Students engage with this resource by completing a guided graphic organizer as they read stations and handouts about several of China's geographic features. Students complete a map to learn about SEVEN geographic features around China's landscape, learn how these features have impacted life, and verify and debunk several (14
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5th - 8th
Ancient India: Eightfold Path & Four Noble Truths: Buddhism Reading Activities
This lesson contains a skills guide on the Eightfold Path and the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, from ancient India. It is a good opportunity for students to learn about the details of Buddhism, share their own opinions, and initiate a meaningful classroom discussion.Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point!--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesAncient India Unit - Bundle of 25 LessonsAncient
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6th - 12th
Also included in:Â Ancient India Unit: Bundle of 25 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
Genghis Khan: Mongol Ruler of the Middle Ages: Reading Passages + Activities
In this lesson students will learn about Genghis Khan, the Mongol ruler of the Middle Ages. Students will learn about Genghis' rise to power, as well as his strategies that helped him and his empire conquer such a large part of Asia. Throughout the lesson, there are maps, pictures, an article comparing Genghis Khan with Attila the Hun, and comprehension questions for students to complete.Updated January 2024 to include a PDF version!Check out my other Middle Ages products below!Middle Ages Bundl
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6th - 10th
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TERRACOTTA WARRIORS INTERACTIVE LESSON | ANCIENT CHINA
My students know I am OBSESSED with the Terracotta Wars of the ancient Qin Dynasty. I love teaching about Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi and the absolutely amazing terracotta world that he created for his tomb. This lesson includes 2 fantastic videos with excellent pronunciation and guided notes for students. It also includes a webquest where students will research and learn even more about the Terracotta Warriors.Best of all, there is a coloring and summary page where students will color their own bri
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5th - 8th
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The Inventions of Ancient China: Making Inferences: Reading Passages + Activity
In this lesson students are introduced to the numerous inventions to originate in ancient China (including gunpowder, the wheelbarrow, the calendar, and many others). Students will make their own inferences to determine the importance of these inventions (then and now) and will be expected to relate it to our current modern era, and how these technologies have made life easier throughout history.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle?
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Ancient China Unit: Bundle of 24 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
AAPI Heritage Month Reading Comprehension Passages Activities Asian American
AAPI Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Reading Comprehension Passages and Annotations for Upper Elementary and Middle School2 versions are included for all reading passage files: Digital Google Slides {Google Classroom Compatible}Printable PDF VersionPerfect for Distance Learning and/or the Digital Classroom5 Influential Figures Covered in this Unit: Michelle Kwan, Kalpana Chawla, Jeremy Lin, Mindy Kaling, and Bruce LeeThis resource contains 5 Engaging, Non-Fiction Reading Comprehe
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Reading Comprehension Passages Nonfiction BUNDLE 4th 5th 6th Grade Reading
Comparing Confucianism, Taoism, & Legalism! Common Core Primary Source Analysis!
In this highly engaging Confucianism, Taoism, & Legalism resource activity, students work in pairs or in small groups to analyze three primary sources - one from Confucius, one from Laozi (Lao Tzu), and the third from Han Feizi! ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Ancient China activities unit located here bundle!In analyzing these sources, students will understand the major components of Confucianism, Taoism (Daoism), and Legalism! In the end, student
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5th - 8th
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The Terra Cotta Warriors of Ancient China: Reading Passages + Comprehension
Students will be able to identify who the Terra Cotta Warriors of Ancient China, and why they were created by Emperor Qin to defend him in the afterlife. Students will be able to make predictions based on visuals, listen and take notes, and also determine the importance of the information they have heard.Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point!--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesAncient Chi
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Ancient China Unit: Bundle of 24 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
Ancient India Test - Hinduism, Buddhism, Geography, Beliefs
This is a comprehensive test that includes material on Hinduism, Buddhism, the Caste System, Geography, the Taj Mahal, the Eightfold Path and one Hindu story with multiple choice questions.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesAncient India Unit - Bundle of 25 LessonsAncient India and Ancient China Units - Bundle of 48 LessonsAncient India Mini-Unit: Gandhi, Taj Mahal, Ganges River, Geography, Hanum
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Ancient India Unit: Bundle of 25 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
The Great Wall of China Lesson
The Great Wall of China Lesson Plan is ideal for teaching about the reasons for building the Wall, building methods used, the uses of the Great Wall, and its affects on the Chinese culture. This file is also available in Nearpod Format. For teacher access please email me @ mrslenamed@gmail.com The lesson covers main questions about the Great Wall of China:Its lengthReasons for building the Wall, Time-frame, who and how the Great Wall of China was builtPost lesson assessment, and Extension activi
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5th - 7th
All About China A - Z: Facts & Photos about Chinese Geography, History, Culture
Use this China picture book to teach about Chinese culture, the geography of China, and Chinese history. Each page of this informational text contains 1 letter of the alphabet and a word connected to China that begins with that letter. Written in easy-to-understand paragraphs so ELLs at intermediate levels of language proficiency and up can comprehend it, every word is also illustrated with at least 1 photograph. Your students will learn about 26 different Chinese topics when they read the e
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4th - 7th
The Life of Gandhi: India: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities+ Text
In this lesson students will read about the life of Mahatma Gandhi, his motivations, non-violent protests and ultimate succeeding in liberating India from British Imperialism. Students will also have the opportunity to compare and contrast the non-violent protest of Gandhi, with those currently going on today with the "Occupy Wall Street' protest and others.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesAnci
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6th - 12th
Also included in:Â Ancient India Unit: Bundle of 25 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
Ancient China Geography Reading Comprehension Passages and Map Activity
Learn about Ancient China Geography and Agriculture. Discover how the Yellow and Yangtze Rivers influenced settlement in Ancient China. Tour Inner and Outer China's varied topography. Explore the relationship between China's major agricultural products and its geography and climate. So much great material!All files are provided in PDF and PPT formats. Convert PPT files to Google Slides for upload to your Google Classroom share site with restricted student-only, password-protected access.Click th
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6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Ancient China Geography Reading Comprehension, Map, DBQ Activity BUNDLE
Confucianism in Ancient China: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities
In this lesson students will be able to identify the influence Confucius had on ancient China analyze what rules people had to follow under Confucianism. Also, students will respond to the text by reflecting on the set of beliefs they analyzed in class.Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point!--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesAncient China Mini-Unit: Inventions, Pictographs, Marco Polo, Je
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Ancient China Unit: Bundle of 24 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
Text Features of Informational Articles About Modern Day India: Reading Passages
This lesson is a contains several short informational articles about India today. The articles are all high interest (monsoons, worlds hottest chili pepper, UFO spotted in India). Using these articles and the accompanied graphic organizers, students will identify and analyze the different text features of these articles and the purpose end effectiveness to which they have been used.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Ancient India Unit: Bundle of 25 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
Buddhism & Buddhists Beliefs: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities
This activity includes a 3 part chart in which students are introduced to the fundamental beliefs of Buddhism, and questions that is proposes. Secondly, students are given example for all of these beliefs, and lastly, students have the opportunity to express their own opinions and thoughts in regard to Buddhist beliefs.Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point!--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving Bun
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6th - 10th
The Geography of Ancient China: Inner & Outer China: Reading Passages, Activity
In this lesson students will be able to identify where people in ancient China settled by looking at the map of ancient China and analyzing at the geographical conditions and determining if people could settle there. Students will also make connections to ancient India and its geography to introduce ancient China.Updated January 2024 to include a PDF version!Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point!--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving)
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Ancient China Unit: Bundle of 24 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
The Qin & Zhou Dynasties of Ancient China: Reading Passages + Comprehension
In this lesson students will learn about two of ancient China's most important dynaties, the Zhou and the Qin. Students will read about the characteristics that defined each, as well as their strengths and weaknesses during their time of power. There is a writing prompt to start students off, short answer questions throughout both text, as well as a concluding venn diagram and space for students to write their own paragraph comparing and contrasting the Zhou and the Qin dynasties.Updated Novembe
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Ancient China Unit: Bundle of 24 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month NO PREP ELA Case Study
Unsure about how to teach your class about anti-racism and anti-Asian discrimination? This resource helps you to meaningfully address social justice in your classroom. I am Canadian and I’m of Chinese and Vietnamese descent. Stop AAPI Hate is a topic I am passionate about and it needs to be discussed. Use this assignment to educate your class about the historical context of racism against Asian individuals and to complete case studies (in pairs or in small groups) about recent hate-related event
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5th - 9th
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The Spread of Buddhism: Beliefs of India & China: Reading Passages + Activities
In this lesson, students will be able to identify how the teachings of Buddha spread throughout the world and its impact. Included in the lesson are a map and images, as well as primary and secondary sources for students to respond in writing to.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesAncient India Unit - Bundle of 25 LessonsAncient India and Ancient China Units - Bundle of 48 LessonsAncient India Min
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Ancient India Unit: Bundle of 25 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
Inventions of Ancient China: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities
In this lesson students will be able to make view a series of pictures and make predictions for what each tool/invention was used for in ancient China. Students will also learned about the advancements made by the ancient Chinese in farming, medicine, communication, weapons and calculations. Students will then revisit the images from earlier and match them up with the proper category they fall under.Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point!--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Ancient China Unit: Bundle of 24 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
Life in China Today: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities
In this lesson, students will explore what life in China. This includes certain customs, the language that is spoken, a typical day in the life of a student, geography and fast facts about China. This lesson includes a writing prompt, graphic organizers, multiple choice and room for student written responses.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesAncient China Mini-Unit: Inventions, Pictographs, Marc
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6th - 12th
Also included in:Â Ancient China Unit: Bundle of 24 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
The Mughal Empire in Ancient India: Jahar & Babur: Reading Passages + Activities
Students will be able to analyze two emperors in ancient India who ruled under the Mughal Empire and compare and contrast them with each other. The students will also look at this reading and videos to determine why and how the Mughals took over India.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesAncient India Unit - Bundle of 25 LessonsAncient India and Ancient China Units - Bundle of 48 LessonsAncient Ind
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Ancient India Unit: Bundle of 25 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
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