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Ancient China: Dynasties, Rivers, and Thought

5th Grade · Social Studies · US-UT-SS

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Goal

Examine the geographic foundations, dynastic cycle, technological breakthroughs, and philosophical traditions of ancient China.

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  5. Confucianism: Filial Piety, Ritual, and Governance in ChinaNot started yet
  6. Daoism: Living in Harmony with the WayNot started yet
  7. Legalism and the Unification Under Qin Shi HuangNot started yet
  8. The Great Wall and the Terracotta ArmyNot started yet
  9. The Han Dynasty: Civil Service and Silk ProductionNot started yet
  10. Inventions of Ancient China: Paper, Compass, and SeismographYou are here
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Learning standards covered

us-ut6.1.4Utah Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Identify some of the economic systems and technologies (for example, irrigation, writing systems, farming techniques, trading and bartering, coins and currency) created by three civilizations found in different regions of the world, and categorize how they met specific human needs or wants.