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Javanese Mask Collection 17 selections from the Museum's collection. Each mask has a short description. With a short introduction to the wayang topeng, the traditional dance dramas of Indonesia. Go to Museum Resource: https://www.fieldmuseum.org/node/4961

Journey to the West (Monkey King): A Modern Performance of a Classic Story (15 min video) For more than 400 years people in China and beyond have enjoyed the epic tale Journey to the West. The story follows a Chinese monk who travels to India to bring Buddhist teachings back to China. On his journey, he’s protected by Pigsy, half man and half pig; Sandy, a former river monster; and their leader, the mischievous Monkey King. In this episode, Monkey King must get a magic fan to extinguish the Mountain of Fire that blocks their path. Go to Museum Resource: http://chinahall.fieldmuseum.org/interactive/puppet-theater

Journey to the West (Monkey King): A Story Shared by Billions Unit includes a slideshow introducing the character, a brief discussion of the true story of Xuanzang’s trip, and a short cartoon video. Go to Museum Resource: http://chinahall.fieldmuseum.org/gallery-4/case-409/g4-9_m1_b5

Material Objects and Everyday Life: How does design relate to function? [PDF] In this lesson plan students will analyze early Chinese artifacts to understand how the design, or structure, of an object is related to its function. Students will also explore how materials can be best suited for the function of the object. Finally, students will infer what materials were used to create objects in a geographic region of China, based on its natural resources. Go to Museum Resource: https://www.fieldmuseum.org/sites/default/files/materials.pdf

The Outsiders Inside: What does it mean to belong to a community? [PDF] In this lesson plan students will analyze the concept of “outsiders,” or ethnic minorities, in Chinese history through artifacts in the museum. They will connect the concept to present experiences. Go to Museum Resource: https://www.fieldmuseum.org/sites/default/files/outsiders.pdf

Testing the Scholars: How do you choose who runs a dynasty? Why do people seek power? [PDF] In this lesson plan students will explore the classical Chinese civil servants exam system, compare it to their current exam systems, and construct their own ideas of what it means to be qualified for a role and how to prove qualification. Go to Museum Resource: https://www.fieldmuseum.org/sites/default/files/scholar.pdf

Traveling the Silk Road: Is the Silk Road an example of globalization? [PDF] In this lesson plan students will explore the “Silk Road” trade networks through museum resources and a reenactment of exchange along the route. Go to Museum Resource: https://www.fieldmuseum.org/sites/default/files/silk_road_activity.pdf

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