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Ancient China Lesson Plan Song Dynasty
Jul 16, 2025 Hands-on, activities based lesson plan on Ancient China and the Song Dynasty This is part 7 of a 12 part a hands-on unit study on China. Create tangrams, paint landscapes, set off firecrackers, watch traditional Chinese opera, & more while learning about Ancient Chinese History and the Song Dynasty. Also included…
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Ancient China Lesson Plan Ming Dynasty
Jul 16, 2025 Hands on Lesson Plan on Ancient China and the Ming Dynasty This is part 8 of a 12 part a hands-on unit study on China. Paint Ming porcelain on paper plates, construct the Forbidden City using Legos, sketch Zheng He’s treasure ship, create and use a Chinese abacus, & more while…
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Ancient China Lesson Plan China’s Revolutions
Jul 16, 2025 Hands-on Lesson Plan on China’s Revolutions This is part 11 of a 12 part a hands-on unit study on China. Dramatize the Great Leap Forward using rice & cake, make jam to learn about steel production, and more while learning about China’s Revolutions under Sun Yat-sen, Chiang Kai-shek, & Mao Zedong.…
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Ancient China Lesson Plan Sui Dynasty & Tang Dynasty
Jul 16, 2025 Ancient China Lesson Plan on Sui Dynasty & Tang Dynasty This is part 6 of a 12 part a hands-on unit study on China. Dig a miniature “Grand Canal”, create woodblocks, participate in a tea ceremony, & more while learning about Ancient Chinese History and the Sui Dynasty and Tang Dynasty.…
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Ancient China Lesson Plan Han Dynasty
Jul 16, 2025 Hands on Lesson Plan on Ancient China & the Han Dynasty This is part 5 of a 12 part a hands-on unit study on China. Design & fly kites, learn about silk & “embroider” on plastic canvas, create a fish compass, & more while learning about Ancient Chinese History and the…
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Ancient China Lesson Plan Qin Dynasty
Jul 16, 2025 Hands on Lesson Plan on Ancient China & the Qin (Chin) Dynasty This is part 4 of a 12 part a hands-on unit study on China. Construct a Lego model of the Great Wall of China, create terracotta army warriors, & more while learning about Ancient Chinese History and the Qin…
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Ancient China Lesson Plan Zhou Dynasty
Jul 16, 2025 Hands on Lesson Plan on Ancient China & the Zhou (Chou) Dynasty This is part 3 of a 12 part a hands-on unit study on China. Carve “jade” sculptures from soap, create a “bamboo” scroll using craft sticks, compare Chinese religions, & more while learning about Ancient Chinese History and the…
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Ancient China Lesson Plan Xia Dynasty
Jul 16, 2025 Hands on Lesson for Plan on Ancient China & the Xia Dynasty This is part 1 of a 12 part a hands-on unit study on China. Study the early legends of China, design a Chinese Dynasties scroll, create a dragon puppet, & more while learning about Ancient Chinese History and the…
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Ancient China Lesson Plan Shang Dynasty
Jul 16, 2025 Hands on Lesson Plan for Kids on Ancient China & the Shang Dynasty This is part 2 of a 12 part a hands-on unit study on China. Practice Chinese character writing, eat a meal with chopsticks, listen to Guqin music, & more while learning about Ancient Chinese History and the Shang…
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New Zealand Kiwi, Maori, and Pavlova A Hands-on Lesson
Jul 14, 2025 Hands-on Lesson on New Zealand Do you want to know more about New Zealand? Are you a lover of travel, geography teacher, homeschooling or involved parent, student, or life-long learner? In an effort to make world geography more meaningful and memorable, I’ve compiled all you will need to locate New Zealand…