Silk Road Lesson Plan
A comprehensive 90-minute lesson plan for 9th-grade history covering the multifaceted impacts of the Silk Road, including trade, culture, and disease.
Silk Road Slides
A visual presentation deck for the Silk Road lesson, featuring ancient trade routes, goods, cultural exchange, and the impact of the Black Death. Adjusted text sizes to ensure visibility.
Silk Road Facilitation Guide
A pedagogical script and facilitation guide for teachers to lead the 90-minute Silk Road lesson, including slide transitions and discussion prompts.
Silk Road Warm Up Worksheet
A warm-up activity for students to connect modern global trade to the historical context of the Silk Road.
Silk Road Mapping Activity
A mapping activity where students trace Silk Road routes, identify key cities, and mark the origin of goods.
Silk Road Discussion Cards
Discussion prompts for small group work focusing on connectivity, culture, innovation, disease, and the legacy of the Silk Road.
Silk Road Exit Ticket
A short reflection activity for students to identify a significant lasting impact of the Silk Road.