Shang Dynasty China - Close Looking Primary Source Activity

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This primary source activity focuses on a bronze vessel from Shang dynasty China to help students learn to look closely and use that visual evidence to make a claim. It also helps them understand the value of art and material culture as primary sources, which are important for learning about many different ancient cultures!

This primary source activity focuses on a bronze vessel from Shang dynasty China to help students learn to look closely and use that visual evidence to make a claim. It also helps them understand the value of art and material culture as primary sources, which are important for learning about many different ancient cultures!

Includes:

  1. 1 activity sheet focused on sparking initial ideas about an object

  2. High-resolution image of the object for printing (if desired)

  3. Answer key

  4. Link to a free video about this vessel made by the same educator

Ways you can use this:

  • As a standalone activity related to the Shang dynasty or helping students learn the value of art and material culture as primary sources

  • As a companion to our informational text / reading about the Shang dynasty.

  • Independent learning

  • Homeschooling