Integrating the Study of Ancient China Into Your Social Studies

Curriculum for Grades 3-5 Teachers

Sponsored by the Salem State Collaborative Project for Math, Science and Interdisciplinary Education (CPMSIE)

Location: Lynnfield High School

Presenter: Karen Paterson, North Andover Public Schools

Time: 3:30PM to 6 PM

Dates: Tuesdays, March 4, 11, 18, and 25th

Fee: $45 for Member Districts $175 for non-Member Districts

PDP ‘s:           10 Hours

This Four-day workshop will give you the opportunity to develop a unit of study on Ancient China. . The presenter’s materials include time lines, graphic organizers, hands-on activities and instruction on how to construct a midden for a simulated “dig” so students can work as archaeologists.

Session 1: The focus of this day will be to become acquainted with China now and its dynasties through the use of a timeline and archaeology.

Session 2:.This day will explore the arts and inventions and the powerful Qin Dynasty.

Session 3:.On the third day we will use literature with accompanying math projects.

Session 4: We will explore mythology and philosophies of this interesting culture

Karen Paterson has participated in two study tours through China and has visited schools and various sites including traveling along the “Silk Road.”

Registration Information:

Please register at our website www.salemcollaborative.org, or email the following information to Jim Kearns at registration@salemcollaborative.org. If you have registration questions, please either email (preferred) or call

Jim at 781-771-4860.

Make checks or Purchase Orders payable to CPMSIE and Bring to the First Session

DEADLINE to sign up for Integrating the Study of Ancient China is January 5^th.