Chinese Innovations and Inventions 5E Lesson | Discovery Atlas China | Microsoft

This lesson explores China’s geography and cultural traditions, with a focus on Chinese inventions and innovations throughout history. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 6-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a fun “Memory Game” warm-up activity, then challenge your class to classify fun facts about China by the PEGS factor they best fit. Introduce big ideas and vocabulary words. Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Next, students answer questions while viewing a “Discovery Atlas: China Short Stories” video. Finally, the “Rank It” and “White Elephant Exchange” activities challenge your class to evaluate how Chinese innovations have impacted the modern world. Print & interactive, digital versions of the materials are included. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!

Includes Microsoft 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:

1. Engage: “Memory Game” Warm-up Activity
2. Explore: “Classify” PEGS China Activity
3. Explain: Vocabulary & Fill-in Notes
4. Elaborate: “Discovery Atlas: China Short Stories” Video Activity
5. Evaluate: “Rank It” Summative Activity
6. Extend: “White Elephant Exchange” Activity

Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS, and NCSS

Total Pages:  95

Time:  90 Minutes

Grades:  5-12