Our topic this half term is “Was the Shang Dynasty advanced for its time?”
For their homework project, children may choose from the following options:

• Design a poster explaining key facts about the Shang Dynasty, such as

When and where the Shang ruled

What we know about them from archaeology

Daily life and religion

 

• Create a model of something important from the Shang Dynasty, such as

A Shang house or palace

A bronze vessel

A tomb showing objects buried with the king

 

• Make a profile of someone from Shang society, such as:

A Shang king

A farmer

A soldier or priest

 

• Design an oracle bone

Create your own oracle bone using card or clay

Write a question a Shang king might ask the Gods

Add symbols or early Chinese-style writing

Explain how oracle bones were used and why they are important to archaeologists