Abstract:

Curriculum unit on China developed by teachers for teachers. Includes stimulations and activities realized through multiple formats: CD, Chart, CD Rom, overhead transparencies and paper activities. Through activities, students will: decipher poetic clues to locate geographical features on a map of China; perform Confucian sayings in terms of morality and ethics; categorize Taoistic proverbs; listen to typical cases of the time and determine the morality of Legalist law; simulate a Buddhist meditative exercise for self-improvement; participate in a cultural fair that highlights the achievements of the Chinese dynasties; as villagers, debate whether to follow the leadership of Mao Tse-tung or Chiang Kai-shek; evaluate sayings regarding attitudes towards women in ancient China and compare them to how women are treated today; conduct surveys to determine how well the 12 zodiacs describe the students; celebrate the Chinese New Year.