Scheme of work
Lesson
Key Learning Outcomes
1
To understand how the
Chinese empire was
formed. How the
emperors contributed to
the formation of the
Chinese Empire.
The children discuss the
concerns of the early
emperors and see how their
actions were directed by
this.
2
To look at the
conflicting views on
Qin Shi Huangdi’s
reign.
Children read through a
poem praising Qin Shi
Huangdi’s deeds. They use
the website to find proof
or otherwise of the claims
in the poem.
3
The Great Wall of China
- to grasp the scale of
the building programs
undertaken in the early
imperial era.
Pupils discuss the number
of different roles and jobs
involved in the building of
the Great Wall.
4
To understand aspects
of everyday life for
people in Imperial
China.
Children find examples of
food eaten in Imperial
China. They use this to
investigate issues such as
trade, transport and so on.
5
To evaluate the
different positions and
expectations of men and
women in early Imperial
China.
Children look at a number
of sources concerning
different aspects of a
woman’s life, including
education, marriage and
behaviour. They draw up a
school timetable to
contrast a boy’s education
with a girl’s.
6
To understand the
differences and
similarities between
the three main
religions of Imperial
China. To comprehend
the concept of ‘filial
piety’.
Children fill out a table
documenting the
similarities and
differences of Buddhism,
Confucianism and Daoism.
They then perform sketches
to how their understanding
of ‘filial piety’.
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Other
7
To understand the
possibilities and
limitations of learning
history through
objects.
Children use the website to
find objects that will
appear in their own
exhibition about different
aspects of life in Imperial
China.
8
To appreciate some of
the crafts and arts of
Imperial China.
Children create their own
‘lacquerware’ objects. They
investigate the methods and
motifs used by Imperial
Chinese artists and
craftsmen.
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