inventions from ancient china
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Inventions from Ancient
China by Monica Findley
EDTECH 513
Content Objective: 2.1 Students will explain how the
contributions of Ancient China have influenced the present
world in terms of inventions.
Language Objective: Students will be able to orally identify
the inventions of Ancient China & explain how that
invention is used today.
Did you know?My Teacher said
we use common
objects that were
invented in Ancient
China. I wonder
what they are?
The compass was invented in Ancient China.
Ancient Chinese Compass Today’s Compass
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Antic_chinese_Compass.jpg http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Plastic-compass.jpg
Silk Cloth was invented in Ancient China.
Silk Cocoon Today’s Silk Cloth
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silk http://www.flickr.com/photos/calliope/6452966/
The kite was invented in Ancient China.
Chinese kite Today’s kite
http://www.fotopedia.com/items/flickr-539455418www.allsparkfireworks.com
Gunpowder was invented in Ancient China.
Gunpowder
Fireworks
Gunpowder
Cannon
Ancient China Today
http://www.flickr.com/photos/anthonycramp/4428561177/
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:
Th%C3%A9_vert_gunpowder_01.jpg
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:T
h%C3%A9_vert_gunpowder_01.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fdtate/3140689740/
What Have You Learned?
What is the Chinese
invention that was
used to send
messages and to scare
intruders?
Kite
Hint: It flies in the air.
Let’s Try Again!
What Chinese
invention was used to
make fireworks?
Hint: It is used for
fireworks and weapons
today.
Gunpowder
Let’s Try Another One!
What type of material
is made from the
thread of a worm’s
cocoon?
Hint: It is a very smooth and
shiny cloth.
Silk Cloth
Last one!
What Chinese
invention was used to
guide ships at sea?
Hint: It is used today to
help us know which
direction we are traveling.
Compass
You Have All Done A Wonderful Job Learning About Inventions
from Ancient China and How We Still Use Them Today!
Congratulations!