The Great Wall of China

This scene takes the form of a part of The Great Wall of China. The Great Wall of China has a long and complicated history. It is not just one wall, but many different walls and fortifications that were built over thousands of years. In this scene, students can learn about how the walls were built at different times and with different materials from dirt wood, stone, and brick and that these walls were meant to protect China from invasion.

# Learning objectives

1: Understand the location of The Great Wall of China .{.info}

2: Understand how The Great Wall of China was built {.info}

3: Understand the significance of The Great Wall of China{.info}

# When was the Great Wall of China built? {.objective .objective1}

In this section student can learn that the first walls were built over two thousand years ago. Students are asked to enter the scene and identify which materials were used to build the wall, and if there are any that surprise them.

# How was the Great Wall of China built? {.objective .objective2}

Here, students can learn that the leaders of the Ming dynasty constructed a famous version of the wall in 1368. Students should identify a watch tower and explain its purpose.

# What is the significance of the Great Wall of China? {.objective .objective3}

Students can observe a section of the Great Wall and learn about its status as a World Heritage site. Students should observe the wall and think how man kind can preserve the wall for future generations to visit.

# Teacher Resources

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