Imperial China - Han Dynasty - Art and Literature

The Han Dynasty by Sheila Wyborny
Read-aloud: Ancient Chinese Legends by Yeng-Fong Chiang and Rena Krasno

Discussion:
Materials used in art - bronze, paper (after 100 CE), pottery
Poetry and historical literature
Themes - royalty, peasant life, clothing, buildings

Activity:
History journal
Picture study: Han Dynasty Art

Imperial China - Han Dynasty - Government and Law Review

The Han Dynasty by Sheila Wyborny
Read-aloud: Cloud Weavers: Ancient Chinese Legends by Yeng Fong Chiang and Rena Krasno

Discussion:
Confucianism - basis of Han law
Structure of the government hierarchy; entering civil service
The armed forces - weapons

Activity:
History journal
Picture study

Imperial China - Han Dynasty - Social Structures Review

The Han Dynasty by Sheila Wyborny
Read-aloud: Cloud Weavers: Ancient Chinese Legends by Yeng Fong Chiang and Rena Krasno

Discussion:
Confucianism - basis of Han law and Chinese cultural traditions
Influences from Buddhism and Daoism
Social norms for different levels of society

Activity:
History journal
Picture study