INTRODUCTION:

    You are a part of a Time Travel Team that is being sent back in time to  the vast expanses of China to determine if your dynasty had an enduring or a negative effect on China.  This Time Warp Travel Adventure will cover over a  2,400 year time span.   As you go on your journey via this WebQuest, you will have the opportunity to explore the accomplishments of one of the Chinese dynasties. For every accomplishment of your dynasty, you will be adding bricks to the "GREAT WALL".  For negative aspects of the Chinese cultures during your dynasty, you will be placing crumbled bricks at the foot of the wall.

THE TASK:

    In teams of seven you are to build the "GREAT WALL" that is on the bulletin board in your room.  As you explore your dynasty, you research will focus on the Government, Health and Social Concerns, Environmental Issues, Scientific Contributions, Economic  and Social Conditions, and the role of religion in the society.

    As you research, you will add bricks to  your section of the "GREAT WALL" in your room for every contribution your dynasty made to society.  The bricks are color coded as to type of contribution.  For example, pink bricks indicate a contribution to the arts while a blue brick indicates an economic contribution. 

    As you research, you will be asked to add a crumbled brick at the foot of the "GREAT WALL" for negative items that are part of your dynasty.

 You are to research your dynasty by following the links provided in this WebQuest and utilizing the cart of print library materials that are available in the library media.  A bibliography of those print resources is included in this WebQuest.

THE PROCESS:

Step 1
    Form your investigative group and assign a role to each member from the list below: The basic research questions are given for each team member.

1. Political Leader (Your job will include preparing a timeline of the major emperors giving their major accomplishments. )
         How was your dynasty established?
         Who where the most influential emperors during the reign of your dynasty? 
        How did their  accomplishments enhance the life of the people?
        Were there political injustices?  How/Why
        What were the political aspect of the end of  the dynasty?
 

2. Religious Leader (You must  prepare a chart to explain the various religious beliefs that were prevalent. )
        What changes in religious beliefs occurred?
       How did Confucian beliefs influence the emperors?
        What and how were other religions practiced?
        How was religion a part of everyday life?
        What were the prevailing philosophies ?
 

3. Environmental Activist (Your job will include preparing a  physical map of China.  You will explore the physical and social environment present during your era.)
        What were the physical environmental limitations facing China during your
                 era?
       How did the environment effect the population?
        How did the people during your dynasty come in contact with the outside world?
 

4. Economic Treasurer (Your job will include preparing a visual display which will include imports and exports.
       What contacts did China have with the outside world?
        Why was trade important to the Chinese?
        What was imported and exported?
        What form of currency was used?
        How was the emperor supported financially?
 

5. Human Rights Advocate (You will explore the social life during the dynasty and draw a typical family giving an explanation of the role of each family member.) 
          What were the main functions of each family member?
          How were the Chinese children educated?
           What was the role of women in the society?
          Was there a cast system?  If so, describe it.)
 

6. Museum Curator (You will research the major contributions of your dynasty to the arts and science determining what should be placed in a museum today.  You are to write a brief description, and draw or make a model of each item you are placing in the museum. )
        What were the major contributions related to art?
        What were the major contributions related to language?
        What were the major contributions to literature?
 

7. Scientist (You will have to prepare a timeline of scientific contributions from your dynasty that includes a description of the contribution.  You may include  drawings or a pictures to make your timeline interesting. )
        What contributions were made to the field of physical science?
        Were there mathematical contributions?
        Were there engineering contributions?  (Think transportation, architecture.)
        What was learned related to life science?  medicine

Step 2
 Visit the Rosa Online Library website and log into the Online Reference Resources:

           A. SELECT: Grolier Encyclopedias
                TYPE in the name of your dynasty.  
                    NOTE: Some dynasties have 2-3 ways that their name can be spelled.
                SELECT one of the articles and read it.  (The one marked EA is the most difficult, but may have the most information.)
        Use the worksheet to generate a list of key people, events, words that you will need to research further about your dynasty. You can see that this list is divided by  the various roles within your group.  If you find items that the other members of your team may need, please record them. You may take notes for the article.   

          B. SELECT: Student Resource Center
           TYPE the name of your dynasty and do a KEYWORD SEARCH
                   NOTE: Some dynasties have 2-3 ways that their name can be spelled.
               READ some of the reference  articles that relate to your role during the dynasty.
            TAKE NOTES on the items that are related to your role. 
                    NOTE: Rereading  the questions related to your role will guide your in-depth research.

    Each member of the group will take notes and record the bibliographic information about the aspects of the culture that is the focus of their role.

   RESOURCES: (Everything for your trip is here.)

ANCIENT CHINA PATHFINDER
ROSA'S ONLINE REFERENCE RESOURCES
ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY OF PRINT LIBRARY RESOURCES

Step 3
    As a group, you will determine what aspects of your dynasty deserve having a brick added to the wall ,and what aspects of your society should have a crumbled brick.  You must write the description of the accomplishment or detriment on the brick and have your teacher  approve or disapprove it's placement.

CONCLUSION: - DYNASTY DAY!
    On dynasty day you must give a  presentation of the findings of your time warp adventure to the other members of your learning community. 

    Your presentation must include the following:

• An general overview of your dynasty. This should answer the basic who, what, when, where, how.

• All of the items listed for the members of your Time Warp Team.  (Example: the physical map and the political and invention timeline,)

• You need to present your reasons why your dynasty should or should not be considered a dynasty that has contributed positively to civilization - in the form of a WRITTEN group reflection.

• YOUR TEAM MUST SUBMIT A WORKS CONSULTED PAGE OF THE SOURCES YOU USED.

ASSESSMENT:

     International Baccalaureate Humanities Rubric
            Criterion B

     International Baccalaureate Technology Rubric
               Criterion A

     International Baccalaureate Language A Rubric
               Criterion A