Ancient China History Project Name________________________ CP_____

You must choose which of the project below you would like to do. All projects will be presented
in a 3 minute presentation. Projects are due April 11th or 12th Late projects will count off 10
points for each day it is late.

Step 1
Choose one of the following categories to research. Use ONLY the websites provided to research
your chosen topic. You will take notes on your research and turn them in with your product.

1. Ancient Chinese Philosophies- Taoism and Confucianism

Research:
Taoism beliefs, customs, history, and people
Confucianism beliefs, customs, history, and people
http://quatr.us/china/philosophy/taoism.htm

http://www.uri.org/kids/other_taoi.htm

http://quatr.us/china/philosophy/confucius2.htm

http://www.uri.org/kids/other_conf.htm

2. Ancient Dynasties- Shang, Zhou, Han, Qin

Research:
Shang Dynasty- Time period, Leaders, and Achievements
Zhou Dynasty- Time period, Leaders, and Achievements
Han Dynasty- Time period, Leaders, and Achievements
Qin Dynasty- Time period, Leaders, and Achievements
http://www.historyforkids.net/dynasties-of-ancient-china.html

http://www.ancient.eu/china/

http://china.mrdonn.org/dynasties.html

3. Ancient Chinese Inventions

Research:
Include a description, the process of making it or how it works, and its ancient uses for
each invention.
Seismograph:
http://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/earth/geophysics/question142.ht
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Fireworks:
http://www.learnchinesehistory.com/history-chinese-fireworks/
 Paper:
http://quatr.us/literature/paper.htm
Silk:
http://www.ducksters.com/history/china/legend_of_silk.php
Sundials:
http://www.absolutechinatours.com/china-travel/rigui-Chinese-sundial.html
Compass:
http://www.learnchinesehistory.com/history-chinese-compass/

4. The Great Wall

Research:
Include important facts and descriptions relating to the building of the wall during the
individual dynasties.
Qin Dynasty
Han Dynasty
Ming Dynasty
http://www.allsands.com/History/Places/historyoftheg_rkf_gn.htm

https://www.travelchinaguide.com/china_great_wall/history/qin/

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/greatwall/Allabout.html

https://www.travelchinaguide.com/china_great_wall/

5. Leaders- Biographies
Research the early years, achievements, time period, death, and any fun facts on the
3 leaders below.
Confucius

http://www.ancient.eu/Confucius/

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Confucius
Qin Shi Haundgi

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Shihuangdi

https://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/shaanxi/xian/terra_cotta_army/qin_
shihuang_1.htm
Wu Di

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Wudi-emperor-of-Han-dynasty

http://www.learnchinesehistory.com/emperor-wudi-western-han-dynasty/
 6. Daily Life
Research information on food, arts, jobs, schools, and any other topics relevant to all
4 dynasties.
Shang Dynasty

http://worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar504700&st=Shang%20Dynasty
Zhou Dynasty

http://worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar616794&st=zhou+dynasty
Qin Dynasty

http://worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar453780&st=qin+dynasty
Han Dynasty

http://worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar244600&st=han+dynasty

7. The Silk Road

Research items/ideas traded with their locations, 3 different stops, and include a
map in your final product.
http://alumnus.caltech.edu/~pamlogan/srart.html

http://en.unesco.org/silkroad/network-silk-road-cities-map-app/en

Step 2
Choose a product to show what you have learned from your research. You MUST follow the
directions for your product and have all parts complete.

1. Informative poster(minimum of 5 pictures)

Your poster must have at least 5 pictures with DETAILED explanations showing what you
have learned from your research. It must be on a posterboard (NOT tri-fold board).
2. 1 page short story- edited
Your short story must include information learned from the research and must be edited
and revised before turning it in. It may be typed or NEATLY written on your own paper.
3. 1 page illustration with detailed explanation on the back
Your illustration must cover 1 full page. It must have a DETAILED explanation of your
illustration on the back showing what you have learned from the research. You will get
paper from Ms. Torres.
4. Front page newspaper with at least 3 articles
Your newspaper front page must have 3 articles explaining what you have learned from
your research, headlines for each article, and a picture for each article with a caption.
You will get paper from Ms. Johnson or Mrs. Tootle.