Chapter 19 (China’s Contact with the Outside World) . . .
Content Objectives: SWBT show the importance of maritime expeditions during the Ming dynasty.
Language Objective: SWBT explain why the Ming rulers eventually turned inward and this contributed to the Ming’s dynasty collapse.
Essential Question: Why did foreigners and their beliefs become less welcome in China toward the end of the Tang dynasty?
Essential Question: How did Buddhism come into China? How did it continue to spread during the Tang dynasty?
*Week 9 of the 3rd Quarter . . . We have reached the penultimate week of the 3rd Quarter—I’m always astonished at how quickly time travels . . . so close out the Quarter strong—stay alert and do your very best!:)
Monday, March 20, 2017
Today’s Agenda: Class work . . . Day 128
Check website, Power School, GC & Remind.com (daily) . . . review today’s agenda, announce homework, & discuss and activity updates . . . 5 minutes.
TFT (9 of 10): “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”—Lao-Tzu . . . 5 minutes.
Complete ISN 5 (Interactive Student Notebook) pages 123-129 . . . 15 minutes.
Video: “China & the Open Door Policy” . . . 5 minutes.
Release time for Debate 2 Prep and College Bowl Challenge . . . 18 minutes.
Mr. Fulumirani