Ancient China: To the Great Wall. and Beyond

The curriculum builds chronological historical knowledge systematically, working through Chinese history in chronological order with timeline figures provided.

Review notes it 'works through Chinese history in chronological order, even providing timeline figures in an appendix' and relates 'historical events in China to the biblical timeline for context'

The curriculum includes extensive resources and guidance but specific teacher training is not mentioned.

Review highlights 'extensive annotated bibliography' and background information in lesson plans, but no mention of formal teacher training materials

The curriculum provides background information and daily lesson plans but appears to rely heavily on independent reading and research.

Review notes 'Daily lesson plans provide some background information usually followed by a suggested reference or video' and emphasizes 'reading remains a major part of this unit study'

The curriculum includes some assessment tools like quizzes and crossword puzzles for knowledge review.

Review mentions 'a culminating quiz' and 'a crossword puzzle that will test students' knowledge' in the appendices

The curriculum includes vocabulary support through a glossary but specific vocabulary instruction methods are unclear.

Review mentions 'a glossary' is included in the appendices and students should 'record key ideas' in notebooks

The curriculum includes geography as part of its multi-subject approach with reproducible maps provided.

Review states it's a 'multi-sensory study that includes geography' and mentions 'two reproducible maps' in the appendices

Evidence for primary source engagement is insufficient based on the available review.

The review mentions 'reading and research from such resources' and references but does not specifically discuss primary source documents