Ancient China Culture, Geography & Inventions Lesson Activities - Google Digital Resources
This lesson on Ancient China explores Chinese culture, geography, and innovations throughout history. The activities are engaging for students, and the guided 6-E format is easy for you to implement!
Begin with a fun "Memory Game" warm-up activity, then challenge your class to classify interesting facts about China according to the PEGS factors they best fit. Introduce key concepts and vocabulary words, accompanied by fill-in notes.
Next, students will answer questions while watching a “Discovery Atlas: China Short Stories” video. Finally, the “Rank It” and “White Elephant Exchange” activities encourage your class to evaluate how Chinese innovations have impacted the modern world.
Both printable and interactive digital versions of the materials are included, making it suitable for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is provided!
Includes Google Resources: Digital & Print
- Guided 6-E Slides Lesson
- Fill-in Notes
- Video Questions – 2 Levels
- Ranking Activity
- Answer Keys
- Teacher Reference Guide
6-E Guided Lesson:
- Engage: “Memory Game” Warm-up Activity
- Explore: “Classify” PEGS China Activity
- Explain: Vocabulary & Fill-in Notes
- Elaborate: “Discovery Atlas: China Short Stories” Video Activity
- Evaluate: “Rank It” Summative Activity
- Extend: “White Elephant Exchange” Activity
Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS, and NCSS
Total Pages: 95
Time: 90 Minutes
Grades: 5-12