Introduction

Have you ever noticed that some older people always seem to tell younger people that you need to listen to your elders and see the world in order to really understand it.  Have you ever stopped to think that they may know what they are talking about?  What we know for sure is that everyone has an opinion and if we stop to listen, or read, or research, we may just learn something.  Those old people might just actually know something.

You are going to go on a cyber adventure to Asia.  You are also going to act as a reporter and follow the directions of your boss, Miss Korvink, as she gives you daily research topics while on "vacation."  While on the trip, you are going to explore the traditions and customs that are part of the Asian Silk Road. You will compile your notes and research in a magazine for twelve-year-olds in the U.S.A.

Background Information

Before you get started each day, you will want to look at the essential question and task.  Then you are free to roam the websites Miss Korvink has approved.  At the end of the week, you will compile all your work into a student-friendly magazine.

Day One

The essential question for today is:

What values do the Asian culture have that you may want to pass on to your grandchild?

          The task for today is:

Create a postcard in Microsoft Publisher.  You will pretend that you are in your wiser years (older) and explain to your "grandchild what parts of the Asian culture you adopted for your family and why they were so important to you.

Day Two

The essential question for today is:

What 

          The task for today is:

Create 

Day Three

The essential question for today is:

What 

          The task for today is:

Create 

Day Four

The essential question for today is:

What 

          The task for today is:

Create 

Day Five

The essential question for today is:

What 

          The task for today is:

Create 

References

        Lost Cities of the Silk Road

          History of the Silk Road 

Japanese tea ceremonies 

Japanese culture and influences 

India for kids

The Silk Road's History, Development, Operation and Significance

Teacher Resources

 

Engage Front Page:  Korvink's October 1, 2002 workshop

http://powayusd.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/teachers/nkorvink/other/workshop.htm

 

Adding grades to Front Page:  from Denise Hogan

http://www.pusd.info/projects/MS/qdgrades.htm