Unit 9 - Later Civilizations of East Asia
Unit 9 travels back 1,400 years to East Asia, when China and Japan became two of the most advanced civilizations on the planet. For this assessment you will read information about Chinese innovations and Feudal Society in Medieval Japan, create thinking maps and choose one of the provided projects to complete.
Check out the rubric to see a breakdown of how your project will be graded.
For this project, you will take a look at both sets of directions and choose which option you want to complete. You only need to complete one of the two options!
China (Option 1) OR Japan (Option 2)
Step 1: Reflective Reading (Textbook)
Step 1: Reflective Reading (Textbook)
You will read about Chinese innovations (pages 508-510 or Topic 12 Lesson 3 of the online textbook) Reflect as you read about the inventions created by the Chinese.
You will read about Feudal Society in Medieval Japan (pages 522-526 or Topic 12 Lesson 5 of the online textbook) Reflect as you read about the roles in Feudal society in Medieval Japan.
Step 2: Thinking Map - Video Review
Step 2: Thinking Map - Video Review
You will review the video on Chinese Innovations then you will create a tree map that names all the Chinese innovations.
Chinese Innovation - You will create a Tree thinking Map that names 5 innovations invented by China. You will provide details for each innovation
You are to only use your textbook and provided video resources, no outside sources.
Click HERE for directions for the online textbook
Click here for Tree Thinking Map Template
Chinese Innovations Video (this video only has 4 innovations so you will need to go to your textbook for a 5th innovation)
You will review the video on Japanese Feudalism then you will create a tree map that names the roles of Japanese Feudalism.
Japanese Feudalism Social Roles - You will create a Tree Thinking Map that names the roles of Emperor, Shogun, Daimyo, Peasant and Samurai. You will provide details for each role.
You are to only use your textbook and provided video resources, no outside sources.
Click HERE for directions for the online textbook
Click here for Tree Thinking Map Template
Japanese Feudal Society Roles Video
How to access textbook video (This link will show you how to access the video from your Social Studies lesson. This video is another good video on the different social structures of Feudal Japan)
Step 3: Completing the Project
Step 3: Completing the Project
Chinese Innovation Review
Review Requirements: For this option you will be writing a 2 paragraph review that describes the innovations of China and how those innovations impact us today. You will be using your Step 1 reading and Step 2 thinking map to help you write your paragraphs. See the directions below with what is required for each paragraph. You are to only use your textbook and provided video resources, no outside sources.
Paragraph Requirements
You must write a two paragraph review.
The first paragraph will describe the innovations developed in ancient China.
The second paragraph will describe how those innovations impact us today.
Each paragraph must have a minimum of 6 sentences. Use the format below to create each of your paragraphs.
1 Topic Sentence: a sentence that expresses the main idea of the paragraph in which it occurs.
4 Supporting Sentences: develop the main idea of the topic sentence.
1 Concluding Sentence: summarize the main idea of the paragraph
For this assignment you must submit:
Thinking Map
Chinese Innovation two paragraph Review
These documents will be turned in the dropbox for the Unit 9 project.
Imaginary Instagram Account
For this option you will create an imaginary Instagram account (do not create a real account on Instagram). You will post an Instagram for the following roles: Emperor; Shogun; Daimyo; Samurai; Peasant. Use your thinking map, reflective reading and video review to address a day in the life of each role. You are to only use your textbook and provided video resources, no outside sources.
Instagram Requirements
Create an Instagram post for each of the following: Emperor, Shogun, Daimyo, Peasant or Samurai (5 posts total)
Each post will need to address a day in the life of each role.
1 image that represents your role. (These images can be found on the internet, drawn by hand, or created using digital art software.)
1-2 sentences describing your role in feudal Japan.
1-2 sentences addressing their opinions about the other social classes.
Make it fun! Add appropriate historical hashtags if you’d like!
Instagram Template
Instagram Sample
For this assignment you must submit:
Thinking Map
5 Instagram Images and posts.
These documents will be turned in the dropbox for the Unit 9 project.
Check out the rubric to see a breakdown of how your project will be graded.
This project is based on California History-Social Studies Studies Science and Content Standards 7.3.1; 7.3.2; 7.3.3; 7.3.4; 7.3.5; 7.3.6; and 7.5.1; 7.5.2; 7.5.3; 7.5.4; 7.5.5; 7.5.6
The project for Unit 9 of the East Asia course is to choose one of the two options provided - Option 1 focuses on Chinese innovations and Option 2 focuses on Feudal Society in Medieval Japan.
For Option 1: Chinese Innovations, you will start by reading about Chinese innovations in the textbook (pages 508-510 or Topic 12 Lesson 3 of the online textbook). Reflect on the inventions created by the Chinese as you read.
Next, you will review the video on Chinese Innovations and create a tree map that names 5 innovations invented by China. You should provide details for each innovation. You can use the provided video resources and your textbook for this task, no outside sources are allowed.
After completing the thinking map, you will proceed to write a two-paragraph review that describes the innovations of China and how those innovations impact us today. The first paragraph should describe the innovations developed in ancient China, while the second paragraph should describe how those innovations impact us today. Each paragraph should have a minimum of 6 sentences and follow the given format (topic sentence, 4 supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence). You are only allowed to use your textbook and provided video resources, no outside sources.
Finally, you need to submit the thinking map and the Chinese Innovation two-paragraph review in the dropbox for the Unit 9 project.
For Option 2: Japanese Feudal Society, you will start by reading about Feudal Society in Medieval Japan in the textbook (pages 522-526 or Topic 12 Lesson 5 of the online textbook). Reflect on the roles in Feudal society in Medieval Japan as you read.
Next, you will review the video on Japanese Feudalism and create a tree map that names the roles of Japanese Feudalism. The roles include Emperor, Shogun, Daimyo, Peasant, and Samurai. You should provide details for each role. Again, you can use the provided video resources and your textbook, but no outside sources are allowed.
After completing the thinking map, you will proceed to create an imaginary Instagram account for each of the roles in feudal Japan. You should post an Instagram for each role, addressing a day in the life of that role. Each post should include an image that represents the role, 1-2 sentences describing the role, and 1-2 sentences addressing their opinions about the other social classes. You can also add relevant historical hashtags to make it fun.
Finally, you need to submit the thinking map and 5 Instagram images and posts in the dropbox for the Unit 9 project.
Make sure to refer to the rubric for a breakdown of how your project will be graded, and remember that this project aligns with specific content standards.
repeat everything I said for option 1
For Option 1: Chinese Innovations, you will read about Chinese innovations in the textbook (pages 508-510 or Topic 12 Lesson 3 of the online textbook). Reflect on the inventions created by the Chinese as you read.
Next, you will review the video on Chinese Innovations and create a tree map that names 5 innovations invented by China. Provide details for each innovation. Make sure to use the provided video resources and your textbook for this task, as no outside sources are allowed.
After completing the thinking map, you will write a two-paragraph review that describes the innovations of China and how they impact us today. The first paragraph should describe the innovations developed in ancient China, while the second paragraph should explain how those innovations continue to affect us today. Each paragraph should consist of a minimum of 6 sentences and follow the given format (topic sentence, 4 supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence). Remember to only use your textbook and provided video resources, and not to rely on outside sources.
Finally, you need to submit the thinking map and the Chinese Innovation two-paragraph review in the dropbox for the Unit 9 project.
Refer to the rubric for a breakdown of how your project will be graded. Remember that this project aligns with specific content standards in California History-Social Studies.