Grade Level

3-5

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Students will:

  • Identify materials and goods that were imported to and exported from China

  • Discuss a work of art to learn about Ferghana horses and why they were in demand

  • Explore items that were traded along the Silk Road and think about their likely functions and value

WORKSHEETS AND ADDITIONAL MATERIALS

  • Silk Road Map

  • Touch objects (for physical toolkit): silk samples, tea, sandalwood