Traveling to China

• Introduction
• Learners
• Standards
• Process
• Resources


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Standards

Curriculum Standards for Social Studies: Expecations of Excellence, National Council for the Social Studies

Culture

a. explore and describe similiarities and differences in the ways groups, societies, and cultures address similar human needs and concerns

b. describe ways in which language, stories, folktales, music, and artistic creations serve as expressions of culture and influence behavior of pepole living in a particular culture

People, Places, & Environments

b. interpret, use, and distinguish various representations of the earth, such as maps, globes, and photographs

e. locate and distinguish among varying landforms and geographic features, such as mountains, plateaus, islands, and oceans

Virginia Standards of Learning

The standards for second grade students include an introduction to the heritage and contributions of the people of ancient China. Students should continue developing map skills and demonstrate an understanding of basic economic concepts.