Ancient Chinese Inventions
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Objective
I can describe three inventions from ancient China and explain their impact on society.
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Practice
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Describe how paper was invented in ancient China and what materials it replaced.
Explain the original purpose of the compass and how its use evolved over time.
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Exit ticket
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“Describe how the invention of paper impacted communication and education in ancient China. Explain how the invention of the compass aided in exploration and navigation. ”
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