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Ancient China: The Middle Kingdom

Ancient China: The Middle Kingdom - 2nd Edition Online Resources

The concept of systems is the foundation for this unit, which explores ancient China to demonstrate the interdependent systems that develop and sustain a civilization. The unit explores systems of agriculture, language, leadership, and trade in ancient China, using models for reasoning and document analysis to support student understanding. Students in grades 2–3 also have opportunities to broaden their understanding by comparing the ancient Chinese civilization with aspects of their own lives and communities. This unit may be used in conjunction with Ancient Egypt: Gift of the Nile for a broader exploration of ancient civilizations. 2004 Winner of a National Association for Gifted Children Curriculum Division Award for Outstanding Curriculum. To purchase this curriculum unit, please go to Kendall Hunt's website

The chart below provides links to online resources as a companion to the curriculum unit. 

Lesson Online Resource