The Fall of the Qing Dynasty (continued)

Period 2

Today we will read. “Comparing Viewpoints” (CP p.202) and continue our discussion of the cultural differences between China and the West. We will also discuss the historic relationship between China, Korea, and Japan, and the Japanese response to the Opium War

Period 4

Today we will the Chinese Emperor's Letter to Queen Victoria. We will also finish the Powerpoint on the fall of the Qing Dynasty

For HW: Read “Comparing Viewpoints” (CP p.202), and answer questions 4-7 on a separate piece of paper.

The test over the first half of this unit will be on Wed. 2/14 for both classes.

4th period

Hi Class -
I hope you enjoyed the snow day!
For homework, read the letter the Chinese Emperor sent to Queen Victoria, and answer the questions. (CP p.194-197). The letter is a primary source document, and it is challenging. You don't have to understand 100% of the letter to answer the questions.
See you Monday,
Mrs. Allen

The Letter to Queen Victoria and the Fall of the Qing Dynasty

Today, we will read and discuss the letter the Chinese Emperor sent to Queen Victoria (CP p.194-197).

We will then continue the powerpoint on the Fall of the Qing Dynasty

HW: Create a two-sided visual to represent:

1. China and the World - 1400
2. China and the World - 1850

Your drawing should be done by hand on a piece of computer paper divided in two. You are being symbolic in your drawing, not literally drawing a map of China and the rest of the world.

The test over the first half of this unit will be on Wed. 2/14.
Review the following:

• East Asia Map 
• Values of Chinese vs. American culture 
• Textbook notes and class presentations 
• “Confucian rules for society” and “The Teachings of Confucius” 
• Ming Shipping 
• Powerpoint on the Fall of the Qing Dynasty 
• Overview of the Opium War (CP p.198-199) 
• The Taiping Rebellion (CP p.218) 
• The Boxer Rebellion (CP p.219) 
• Letter to Queen Victoria 
• Comparing viewpoints

Finally, I have added two new options for activity points.

The assignment is under the activity points tab on my blog.

The Fall of the Qing Dynasty

First we will review the teachings of Confucius by reading (CP. p.190-191)

We will discuss yesterday's homework on the Ming Shipping, and review the Chinese Civilizations chart from yesterday.

Finally, we will discuss the Fall of the Qing Dynasty

HW: Highlight and annotate the supplemental readings listed below:

• Overview of the Opium War (CP p.198-199)
• The Taiping Rebellion (CP p.218)
• The Boxer Rebellion (CP p.219)

Presentations (continued)

In class today, we will complete the presentations on ancient China. 

We will study and discuss the following two links:

1. Chinese civilization and the rest of the world
2. China’s borders grow and shrink

For homework, complete the assignment on the Ming Shipping (CP p.192-193)

Presentation on Ancient China

Today, your groups from last week will present the information on ancient China.

Introduction to Ancient China

Today we will begin discussing the culture, values, and history of ancient China to try to understand what made China into the country it is today.

Working in the groups, you will read and organize the information from the sections below in order to teach your classmates the content from your section. Everyone in the group should be familiar with all of the information from the section. Your group must be ready to present this information at the beginning of class on Monday. For homework, divide up any work the remains on the presentation. Someone should be in charge of reading over and editing.

Group 1: Ch. 15 Sec. 2 - Enduring Traditions
Ch. 15 Sec. 2

Period 2 Eliza M Ko V Vlada W Maggie G Josh W Warner V Russell H

Period 4 Abby G Jimmy C Chloe F Jessica A Andrew K Emily C Bree K Shira B

Group 2: Ch. 15 Sec. 3 - Patterns of Life 
Ch. 15. Sec. 3 Outline

Period 2 Lauren B. Tommy H. Kyle N Andy H Ari W Seth C Samantha S

Period 4 Brendan B Brianna K Pam I Mickey S Frankie M Joey K Ellie K

Group 3: Ch. 15 Sec. 4 - Powerful Empires
Ch. 15 Sec. 4 Outline

Period 2 Paige K Ally G Annabelle G Lexi S Adam S Grace S Julia D.

Period 4 Isaac K Blake S Abbie W Trevor J Emma S Hannah D Megan D