SHAPE Unit Plan: Mrs. Bagby’s Social Studies Class
Science, Health, and Physical Education
Unit Topic: Ancient China
The history of ancient China is a fascinating chapter in the progress of world civilization as we know it. We will begin this unit by studying how the physical geography of China affected how the first Chinese settled, the way they lived, and their ability to communicate with other civilizations. Next, we will discuss period of the Shang dynasty and its contributions to China’s government, religion, social structure, art, writing, and technology. We will relive the reign of Qin Shihuangdi, the first emperor of China, and learn about his struggles to unite China and protect his country from outside invaders. Another major topic covers the Silk Road and learn about the goods and ideas exchanged along its route between Asia and the West. Our major connection to the theme of the SHAPE Unit will come in our discussion of the Han dynasty and how this period brought about new innovations in the fields of science and medicine.
Project: Chinese Museum Artifact
For this project, students will choose a Chinese artifact to recreate for our ABLE Museum. Mrs. Bagby has a binder in her classroom where several different project options are detailed, and students must choose one of these to create at home. Some of the project options require more materials than others, so students should be sure to pick a project for which they will be able to gather all of the necessary material. Students will have to make their project selection on their own time either during class if they finish an assignment early, or between classes when they have time. A project proposal sheet will be provided which needs to be filled out and returned at least 1 week before the project due date. Each student is expected to make, not buy, their own project and present it to the class. After all classes present, 3-5 projects from each class will be chosen to go on display for our ABLE Museum Night Friday, May 28th. At Museum Night students will vote for their favorite projects, and the top 3 will receive prizes! Any student who attends Museum Night will receive 5 points extra credit on their project, and anyone may attend even their project was not chosen to be on display.
Project Due Dates and Presentations
Mr. Fritz’s Homeroom |
Mrs. Billette’s Homeroom |
Mrs. Hardy’s Homeroom |
Mrs. Lewis’ Homeroom |
Mrs. Ceglady’s Homeroom |
Mrs. Bagby’s Homeroom |
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Chapter Topics
Chapter 19: Geography and the Early Settlement of China
Chapter 20: The Shang Dynasty
*We are skipping Chapter 21 since the material was covered earlier in the year.
Chapter 22: The First Emperor of China
Chapter 23: The Han Dynasty
Chapter 24: The Silk Road
*A test covering these 5 chapters will be given at the end of the unit.
Graded Assignments
Project: 30%
This grade will include the Project Proposal, the student presentation, and the final product.
Test: 25%
There is only one test this unit.
Notes: 15%
I will collect chapter notes taken in class on the day of the test.
Other Assignments: 30 %
This includes any classwork or homework, including the signed syllabus.
Please cut and return______________________________________________________
I have read the SHAPE unit plan for Mrs. Bagby’s class.
Student Signature____________________________________
Parent Signature_____________________________________
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