Lesson Plan | Teachy Methodology | China: Natural and Human Aspects

Objectives

Duration: 10 to 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to prepare students for an in-depth and contextualized analysis of China, addressing aspects of its foreign and economic policy, as well as the internal transformations following the communist revolution. By the end of this stage, students should have a clear view of the learning objectives, which will help them focus during practical activities and subsequent discussions.

Main Objectives

1. Understand the influence of Chinese foreign policy on the global economy.

2. Analyze the changes in the internal scenario of China after the communist revolution.

3. Explore the dynamics of international trade with a focus on China.

Side Objectives

1. Debate the global impact of Chinese economic policies.
2. Investigate China's role in the current globalization scenario.

Introduction

Duration: 10 to 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to prepare students for an in-depth and contextualized analysis of China, addressing aspects of its foreign and economic policy, as well as the internal transformations following the communist revolution. By the end of this stage, students should have a clear view of the learning objectives, which will help them focus during practical activities and subsequent discussions.

Warming Up

Start the class by briefly explaining that China is one of the largest economies in the world and exerts significant influence on the global stage, both politically and economically. Ask students to use their cell phones to look up and share an interesting fact about China's foreign policy or economy. Encourage them to find current information, such as recent news about trade agreements, infrastructure initiatives like the 'New Silk Road', or the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in China.

Initial Reflections

1. How does China's foreign policy impact the global economy?

2. What are the main changes that have occurred in China after the communist revolution?

3. How does international trade with China affect your daily life?

4. What are the most recent Chinese initiatives that have attracted global attention?

5. How is China addressing current economic challenges, such as the pandemic?

Development

Duration: 75 to 85 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to provide students with a practical and interactive experience that deepens their understanding of post-communist revolution China, its foreign policy, and the global impact of its economic initiatives. The activities are designed to be engaging and contextualized, fostering collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking.

Activity Suggestions

It is recommended that only one of the suggested activities be carried out

Activity 1 - Economic Influencers: Telling the Story of Post-Revolution China

> Duration: 60 to 70 minutes

- Objective: Understand the internal transformations of China after the communist revolution and its influence on the global stage in a creative and engaging way.

- Description: In this activity, students will divide into groups and create a fictitious digital influencer profile on Instagram or TikTok that tells the story of post-communist revolution China and its influence on the world economy. They will create posts, stories, and short videos detailing historical events, economic policies, and the global impact of Chinese initiatives.

- Instructions:

• Divide the class into groups of up to 5 students.

• Each group must create a fictitious profile on a social network (using design apps or even paper/cardboard for simulation) to represent an influencer talking about China.

• Research and choose three significant events or policies from post-communist revolution China to highlight in the profile's posts.

• Create 3 to 5 postings (images and texts) and 2 to 3 stories or short videos explaining these events/policies and their influence on the world economy.

• Incorporate visual and informative aspects to make the posts attractive and educational.

• Groups must present their profiles to the rest of the class, explaining their choices and the content created.

Activity 2 - International Trade Game: Silk Road 4.0 🌍

> Duration: 60 to 70 minutes

- Objective: Understand the influence of Chinese foreign policy on international trade and its global economic impact through a practical and interactive simulation.

- Description: Students will participate in a simulation game of international trade, where each group will represent different countries and negotiate with China. They will use a trade simulation app or online platform to understand economic dynamics, Chinese trade policies, and the impact of these negotiations on the global scenario.

- Instructions:

• Divide the class into groups of up to 5 students and assign each group a specific country.

• Use a platform for international trade simulation or a specific app for the game.

• Each group must study its own country and the trade relationship with China (exports, imports, trade policies, etc.).

• Simulate trade negotiations with China, considering taxes, tariffs, and economic policies.

• Record the negotiations and analyze the economic impacts on their respective countries and global trade.

• At the end, each group presents the results of their negotiations and discusses the strategies adopted and their consequences.

Activity 3 - Documentary Challenge: Exploring the New China

> Duration: 60 to 70 minutes

- Objective: Explore and analyze the internal changes in China and its foreign policies through multimedia production, encouraging student research and creativity.

- Description: In this activity, students will create a short documentary using digital video tools, exploring the changes in China after the communist revolution and its foreign policy. They will investigate topics such as urbanization, technological innovations, and initiatives like the 'New Silk Road.'

- Instructions:

• Divide the class into groups of up to 5 students.

• Each group should choose a specific theme related to post-communist revolution China (urbanization, technological innovations, New Silk Road, etc.).

• Using smartphones and video editing apps, create a short documentary (5 to 10 minutes) on the chosen theme.

• Research and include in the documentary data, interviews (can be fictitious), relevant images and videos.

• Groups must narrate the videos, explaining the key points of the theme addressed.

• Present the documentaries to the class and discuss the insights gained during the research and production.

Feedback

Duration: 15 to 20 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to provide a collective reflection on the activities carried out, allowing students to consolidate the knowledge acquired through the exchange of experiences and constructive feedback. This stage also aims to encourage self-assessment and peer evaluation, promoting a collaborative and continuous learning environment.

Group Discussion

☕ Promote a group discussion with all students where each group shares what they learned while performing the activities and their conclusions. Start by thanking everyone for their effort and ask each group to briefly present their discoveries and reflections. Use the following script to introduce the discussion:

'Hello everyone, let's now share what we learned during the activities. Each group has 5 minutes to present the main conclusions regarding the influence of Chinese foreign policy on the global economy and the internal changes after the communist revolution. Shall we start?'

Reflections

1. 📊 What were the most surprising aspects of China's foreign policy that you discovered? 2. 🌐 How have political and economic changes in post-communist revolution China influenced the global scenario? 3. 💡 How did this class help connect the content studied with current events in the world?

360° Feedback

💬 Instruct students to conduct a 360° feedback phase where each student receives feedback from their group peers. Guide the class to ensure the feedback is constructive and respectful, emphasizing positive points and suggestions for improvement. Use phrases like: 'What do you think [Name] did very well?' and 'What could [Name] improve for next time?'. Do this in a moderated way to maintain a respectful and collaborative environment.

Conclusion

Duration: 5 to 10 minutes

🎯 Purpose: The purpose of this stage is to consolidate learning, highlighting the main discoveries in an engaging and contextualized manner. This conclusion aims to connect the studied content with the students' daily lives and the global scenario, reinforcing the relevance of the topic and encouraging the practical application of the knowledge acquired.

Summary

📚 Fun Summary: Congratulations, knowledge explorers! Today we dove into the intriguing waters of China! 🐉🚀 We understood how the communist revolution transformed China into an economic giant. We learned about fictitious digital influencers who showed us the highs and lows of that journey. We played as trade magnates in 'Silk Road 4.0' 🛣️ and created fascinating documentaries about urbanization and technological innovation in modern China. 🌆📱

World Connection

🌎 In the Current World: Today's class showed us how China shapes the global landscape. Chinese foreign policy influences trade agreements, infrastructure, and the global market. Understanding this dynamic helps us make sense of what we see in the news and on social media, from the 'New Silk Road' to how China is dealing with challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic. 🚢🌐

Practical Application

💼 Applications: Knowing about China allows us to better understand the global job market, economic trends, and international politics. It prepares us to be informed citizens and competent professionals in an increasingly interconnected world. 📈🤝