Team 1 - Ancient Chinese Geography

Political Map of Ancient China The purpose of this map is to show early sites of civilization. The land should be all one color so that the labeling is easier to read. Include the following in your map: *Anyang, *Luoyang, *Xi'an , *Bejiing, *Changsha, *Guangzhou. Also include the major rivers and bodies of water, lands bordering China, and locations of famous sites. Scroll to the instructions for Team 3 (Dynasty Timeline) to choose several dynasties and add their borders.

Famous Site Visits You must research the following sites important to the development of China and write a description of each site using original language (don't just copy words down) Include a picture (either original or downloaded) of each site. 1. Great Wall of China 2. Banpo Village 3. The Silk Road 4. X'ian and the Terracotta Warriers

Terrain Map of Ancient China The purpose of this map is to show geographical features and the shape of the land. Use terrain maps of China to help you with color choice etc. Please color, identify, and label major rivers, bodies of water, and highland systems. Identify the four main geographical regions of China: *the subarctic regions in the north, *the fertile plains in the east, *the desert in the west and *the tropical lowlands in the south as well as label specific examples of plains and deserts.

Links China A to Z Terracotta Warriors Museum of Terracotta Warriors The Great Wall Banpo Museum China Maps Banpo-Gone but not forgotten Google Marcopolo

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Team 2 - Ancient Chinese Philosophies

Real Life Problems - How would each behave? You must research each of the four main Chinese philosophies from the Hundred Schools of Thought in the Zhou Dynasty: Moism, Daoism, Legalism, and Confucianism. Also, you should research the introduction of Buddhism into China. Using this research you are to prepare a response to two situations. Make a separate chart for each situation below describing how a follower from each philosophy would view or handle the problem. Problem #1 - A student knows that they are failing a class. They know they will be in trouble when their parents find out. How do they handle the situation? Problem #2 - A student's friend starts to smoke and is trying to influence the student to start also. How do they handle this situation? Be creative in creating each chart and in the way that you display the question.

Philosophy Posters Using the links provided, look at examples of posters done by other 6th grade students. Click on them to read the explanation of why they created the posters the way that they did. Create three original posters portraying Daoism, Moism, Confucianism/Legalism, or Buddhism Include written explanations for each explaining why you chose to portray these beliefs the way you did and a brief summary of that school of thought.

Links Four Chinese Philosophies Confucianism Daoism Classic Chinese Philosophy The Dragon's Breath Moism Daoism and Moism Google Marcopolo

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Team 3 - Ancient Chinese Leaders

Dynasty Timeline Create a timeline with the Dynasties listed below. You must also include 2 - 3 facts about the achievements and/or characteristics of each dynasty on the timeline so plan carefully. Included illustrations. This timeline should be the largest part of your project board. Present it creatively. 5000 BC First settlement in China 2000 BC Xia First Dynasty 1000-220 BC Zhou Dynasty (Time of Confucius) 220-210 BC Qin Dynasty (pronounced "chin") 200 BC to 200 AD Han Dynasty 618 to 907 AD Tang Dynasty

Leader Biographies Your team must write a short biography (around 125 words) of four of these famous leaders. These biographies must be written in original words. You can't just copy information down. You can use links from this page, just go to Google and type in the name, or use classroom books.  Confucius Genghis Khan or Kublai Khan Qin Shi Haungdi Loa Tzu Wu Chao Li Po

Links China A to Z Chinese History-The Main Dynasties China Timeline Ancient Dynasties China Chronology Google Marcopolo Condensed China

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Team 4 - Ancient Chinese Contributions

Silk Making The Chinese were the first people in the world to make silk, and for hundreds of years they kept the methods of silk production secret from the rest of the world. Your team must present the basic steps (6 or 7) in silk production using sequential illustrations with explanations included.	Paper Making Ts'ai Lun is credited for creating paper as we know it. Your team must write a letter from Ts'ai Lun to the Emperor Han explaining your invention and how it can help his kingdom. Be sure to explain who you are and how you came to invent this.	Links Silk Production The Seismograph Ts'ai Lun Paper
The Seismograph and Compass These inventions are still very important to us today. Your team must give a paragraph explanation of what each of these inventions does and how each ancient invention worked. In addition, you must draw a picture of the first Chinese seismograph and an early Chinese compass.	Bronze and Early Bronze Casting The use of Bronze by Shang craftworkers completely changed this civilization. Use classroom art books and the links provided to research this development. Your team must then write and illustrate a newspaper article detailing this art form and technological breakthrough.	China A to Z Google Marcopolo

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Team 5 - Modern China Today and Tomorrow

Where do they live? Create a bar graph showing the 7 most populated regions of China and their populations as of 2001. Beneath this bar graph, explain why you think that these regions are more populated than others. You might have to look at a terrain map to figure this one out. The explaination must be in a clear paragraph.	Chinese Population Population growth is a huge concern in China. Research this issue and write an essay that explains the problem and steps that have been taken in China to deal with this problem. Your link will be the Panorama of Chinese Family Planning. The essay should have 4 paragraphs... Introduction Paragraph Explaination of Problem with Statistics Measures that have been taken Concluding paragraph with data	Links China on the Net China at 2050 China Population by Region The Forbidden City The Forbidden City -virtual tour Panorama of Chinese Family Planning
Political Map Create a map that shows China as it is today. Be sure to include neighboring countries, major cities, and nearby bodies of water.	China at 2050 Using the link provided summarize the predictions for China's future in a chart. Include 3-4 sentences for each section. This chart must be creatively presented.	China A to Z Google Marcopolo

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Team 6 - Modern Chinese Culture

Chinese Festivals Using the links provided you will find information about many different festivals celebrated by the Chinese People today. You must research four festivals or holidays. This research must be in orginial paragraphs of at least six sentences. You must also include a picture, either original or downloaded, of each festival.	Ethnic Groups in China Much of the culture of a particular country is based on the different ethnic groups that live there. Using the link provided, create a bar graph that shows the 10 largest ethnic groups by population size. Be sure to label this carefully, include context information on the ethnic groups, and present it neatly.
Chinese Delights Using these links or perhaps in searches of your own, you will find descriptions and recipes of favorite Chinese foods. Choose 3 recipes to present on your board. Be sure to present them creatively and accurately. Pictures of the food would also add to this.	Links China on the Net Chinese Festivals Chinese Ethnic Groups Google Marcopolo

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Team 7 - Modern Chinese Leaders

Modern Timeline Create a timeline with the Dynasties listed below. You must also include 2 - 3 facts and an illustration to help clarify the characteristics of each dynasty on the timeline so plan carefully. 900-1200 AD Sung Dynasty 1279-1368 AD Yuan (Mongolian) Dynasty 1600-1910 AD Qing or Manchu Dynasty Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the Father of Modern China 1949 AD Communists take over China	Modern Leaders Your team must create a Double Bubble with facts about two of China's three most famous modern leaders: Sun Yat-sen, Mao Tse-tung, and Chiang Kai-Shek. You should have at least twenty facts (including both similarities and differences) listed throughout the Double Bubble.
What is Communisim? Use the links provided to research this form of government and how it applies to China. Write a one to three paragraph explanation in original words. (Do not just copy the words down)	Links China on the Net Mao Tse-tung Biography Mao Tse-tung Info and Articles Chiang Kai-shek Mini Biography Chiang Kai-shek Encyclopedia Article Communism Communism Definition Google Marcopolo

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Team 8 - Hong Kong and Taiwan

Taiwan Fact Sheet From Taiwan's perspective, China is considered to be two countries with two governments. From the perspective of much of the rest of the world, China is one country with two governments. Explain the history of this difference and the relationship between China and Taiwan today in a list of 10 to 20 facts. Present this in a creative fashion.	2 Country Flags Describe the Flags of The People's Republic of China and the The Republic of China (Taiwan). What do their colors and symbols represent. Include labeled pictures of both flags	Links Hong Kong - Lives in Transition Taiwan and Hong Kong Links China Flag Taiwan History Stay or Leave??? Britain Stole Hong Kong from China
Hong Kong Fact Sheet Using the link provided, create a list of 10 to 20 facts written in clear sentences that sums up the History and Future of Hong Kong. Present this in a creative fashion.	Hong Kong Journals Imagine that you and your family have lived in Hong Kong for generations. How do you feel about the transition that took place in 1997. Write a journal entry from the point of view of someone who is positive about the change and from someone who is negative about the change. You must include specific facts.	China on the Net Google Marcopolo

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