Summary
Do good fences make good neighbors? In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby investigate the biggest fence of 'em all: the Great Wall of China! You'll learn all about this gigantic defensive barrier--who built it, when it was built, and who it was defending against. Why are some parts of it better built than others? Why did construction on the wall stop in the 17th century? How high? How long? How wide? Find out the answers to these questions and more! Along the way, you'll learn about Chinese history, and how the Great Wall figures in it.
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Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Great Wall of China:
- What is one new thing you learned about great wall of china?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining great wall of china.
- Draw or give one example of your own.