Today, October 17, 2014 EQ: How have Chinese Inventions from the Tang and Song Period affected our world today? LO: Students will read the handouts for the various Chinese inventions and write short summaries for each invention to complete their Chinese Invention Scroll. Bell work #2 : Which invention do you feel has had the greatest impact on the modern world (woodblock printing, gunpowder, compass,paper money). Give two reasons for your response. 3 sentences. AGENDA  Bell work # 2  Quiz  Finish Invention Scroll

Today, October 16, 2014 EQ: What were the major achievements and of the Tang and Song Dynasties? LO: Students will demonstrate understanding of the major achievements of the Tang and Song Dynasties by writing 5 sentence Cornell notes summaries and discussing and developing questions with their partner. Agenda: 1. Bell work#1 2. Cornell Notes: 1 slide 3. Chinese Invention Scroll Project 4. HW: Cornell Notes Summary

Bell work #1 10/16/14 Copy the entire question and your answer. Write it out completely don’t just write the letter. What happened to Chinese culture during the Period of Disunion? A.It became divided B.It became blended as different cultures mixed C.There was no distinct Chinese culture D.It became more Japanese

CHINESE INVENTIONS EQ: WHAT WERE THE MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE TANG AND SONG DYNASTIES? Cornell Notes

Chinese Inventions Woodblock printing was invented. Entire pages were carved into a block of wood, covered with ink, and pressed onto paper to create copies. Sped up the printing process! Gunpowder – used for fireworks, cannons and rockets. The compass allowed sailors and merchants to travel vast distances. Paper money.

Chinese Invention Scroll Name of Invention 2-3 sentences  What does it do  How does it work  Why important (long term effects) Colored Picture Abacus