Introduction
Have you ever wondered about Ancient China? There are so many empires to explore! Well, now is your chance to experience a deeper dive in to Ancient China! You will get to time travel to different dynasties and decide which one you could have lived in!
You will use the attached links for initial research, but please use other sources (Discovery Ed) as well to deepen your understanding where needed.
Task
You are ready to time travel! Pack your bags and get ready to choose the dynasty of your liking!
You will find information during your time travel by:
1: Taking notes about the different dynasties
2: Reading and exploring different things about each place
3: Creating a Pros and Cons of your travels to each dynasty
Time frame for the quest - 7 school days
1 day per dynasty (5 days total)
1 day pros & cons list
1 day creating presentation
Process
Explore the different dynasties here:
You will want to take notes while you read in order to do your Pros and Cons of your options at the end.
1.) Shang Dynasty
Click here to read more about the Shang Dynasty.
While reading and exploring, be sure to take notes.
2.) Tang Dynasty
Click here to read more about the Shang Dynasty.
While reading and exploring, be sure to take notes.
3.) Han Dynasty
Click here to read more about the Shang Dynasty.
While reading and exploring, be sure to take notes.
4.) Qin Dynasty
Click here to read more about the Shang Dynasty.
While reading and exploring, be sure to take notes.
5.) Ming Dynasty
Click here to read more about the Shang Dynasty.
While reading and exploring, be sure to take notes.
Finished exploring? Now it is time for your decision making!
Create a word document or spreadsheet for your Pros and Cons about each dynasty.
Each dynasty should have a minimum of 8 Pros and Cons listed (can be spread out between the two categories however needed).
Pros and Cons should include:
- Bullet Points
- Be Creative
Got your Pros and Cons figured out? It is time to finalize your decision!
Express yourself! Your final presentation can be in any format. Don't want to do one that is listed below? That's fine! Just be sure to let me know before you begin for final approval.
- Essay
- Power point presentation
- Prezi
- Flipgrid / Video recording
Evaluation
Evaluation of understanding will be based on
- Pros and Cons requirements being met (8 per dynasty)
- Presentation showing creativity and images to support
Conclusion
Submit your presentation in Bright Thinker or via Email to Mrs. Nelson
Credits
Links for deep dive can be found on www.history.com.
Webquest was inspired by ShaKylan Cunningham
Teacher Page
By: Riley Nelson
This webquest is designed for students to explore different dynasties in China.
This webquest is currently being used as an extension project for students who have completed their Ancient History course.