Ming Dynasty and Beyond

Social Studies Middle School Ming Dynasty and Beyond
Students enter the Ming Dynasty through the gates of the Forbidden City in the first scene. Then, they explore more details of the dynasty’s history, including its brief attempts to explore the world beyond the seas. Next, they examine the Ming policy of isolationism and its causes and effects. Finally, they survey China’s final dynasty, the Qing, and write about an important Ming or Qing figure of their choice.

This learning experience is designed for device-enabled classrooms. The teacher guides the lesson, and students use embedded resources, social media skills, and critical thinking skills to actively participate. To get access to a free version of the complete lesson, sign up for an exploros account.

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Overview

In this experience, students enter the Ming Dynasty through the gates of the Forbidden City in the first scene. Then, they explore more details of the dynasty’s history, including its brief attempts to explore the world beyond the seas. Next, they examine the Ming policy of isolationism and its causes and effects. Finally, they survey China’s final dynasty, the Qing, and write about an important Ming or Qing figure of their choice.

Objectives

  • Describe the social, political, and economic development of the Ming Dynasty.
  • Identify causes and effects of Chinese isolation in the 15th century.


In this experience, you’ll learn about the dynasty that overturned the Mongol rulers of China. It was the Ming Dynasty, and it lasted almost 300 years.

Objectives

  • Describe the social, political, and economic development of the Ming Dynasty.
  • Identify causes and effects of Chinese isolation in the 15th century.


photograph of pagodas and people from the air

Forbidden City, Bejing


The Forbidden City! Who knows what might happen to a stranger who set foot in it? Watch The Forbidden City, China. 


What questions do you have about this era in Chinese history?


Discuss student questions and use them to frame the rest of the experience. When you complete the experience, return to the questions to see if they have been answered.

Interested students can learn more from The Forbidden City in the Student Pack.


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