The Standards

This webquest addresses the following California Content Standards:

World History and Geography: Medieval and Early Modern Times, grade 7
Students in grade seven study the social, cultural, and technological changes that occurred in Europe, Africa, and Asia in the years AD 500-1789.

7.3 Students analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social structures of the civilizations of China in the Middle Ages.

2.Describe agricultural, technological, and commercial developments during the Tang and Sung periods.

5.Trace the historic influence of such discoveries as tea, the manufacture of paper, woodblock printing, the compass, and gunpowder.

Language Arts

1.Analyze text which uses cause and effect patterns (Reading 2.3)

2.Support all statements and claims with anecdotes, descriptions, facts and statistics, and/or specific examples (Writing 1.2)

3.Identify topics; ask and evaluate questions; and develop ideas leading to inquiry, investigation, and research (Writing 1.4)

4.Write research reports (Writing 2.3)



	This webquest addresses the following California Content Standards: *World History and Geography: Medieval and Early Modern Times,* *grade 7* Students in grade seven study the social, cultural, and technological changes that occurred in Europe, Africa, and Asia in the years AD 500-1789. 7.3 Students analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social structures of the civilizations of China in the Middle Ages. 2.Describe agricultural, technological, and commercial developments during the Tang and Sung periods. 5.Trace the historic influence of such discoveries as tea, the manufacture of paper, woodblock printing, the compass, and gunpowder. Language Arts 1.Analyze text which uses cause and effect patterns (Reading 2.3) 2.Support all statements and claims with anecdotes, descriptions, facts and statistics, and/or specific examples (Writing 1.2) 3.Identify topics; ask and evaluate questions; and develop ideas leading to inquiry, investigation, and research (Writing 1.4) 4.Write research reports (Writing 2.3)

	*National Educational Technology Standards for Students Performance Indicators for Technology-Literate Students grades 6-8* 3.Exhibit legal and ethical behaviors when using information and technology, and discuss consequences of misuse. (2) 5.Apply productivity/multimedia tools and peripherals to support personal productivity, group collaboration, and learning throughout the curriculum. (3, 6) 6.Design, develop, publish, and present products (e.g., Web pages, videotapes) using technology resources that demonstrate and communicate curriculum concepts to audiences inside and outside the classroom. (4, 5, 6) 8.Select and use appropriate tools and technology resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and solve problems. (5, 6) 10.Research and evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information sources concerning real-world problems. (2, 5, 6)