Silk Road Lesson, Cultural Diffusion Game & East Asia Geography - MS Digital Resources
This engaging world geography lesson explores the trade routes of the Silk Road and how cultural diffusion has shaped our world. The activities are designed to captivate students, and the guided 5-E format is straightforward for educators to implement!
First, students will analyze the "Secret of Silk," followed by discussions on key vocabulary and major concepts. Fill-in notes are provided to support the lesson. Next, challenge your class to investigate geographical barriers along the Silk Road and plot the best routes to avoid potential hazards.
Students will enjoy a fun game called "Travels on the Silk Road," where they identify goods and ideas that were exchanged along the trade routes while competing to accumulate the greatest fortune.
Finally, assess students' understanding with an Exit Ticket quiz. 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 5-E Slides Lesson
- Fill-in Notes
- Silk Road Game Activity
- Exit Ticket Quiz
- Answer Key
- Teacher Reference Guide
5-E Guided Lesson:
- Engage: “What is Silk?” Warm-up Activity
- Explore: “Investigate” Map Challenge Activity
- Explain: Vocabulary & Fill-in Notes
- Elaborate: “Travel the Silk Road” Board Game
- Evaluate: Exit Ticket Quiz
Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS, and NCSS
Total Pages: 58
Time: 90 Minutes
Grades: 5-12