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Chinese Innovations that Changed the World
March 5, 2016
Boston Children’s Museum
For teachers of grades K-8

This workshop will look at Chinese inventions in their historical and cultural context and the influence they had worldwide. Why was the compass invented and how was it used? Which inventions were important trade items? Is paper preferable to bamboo slats or papyrus? How? This workshop will look at inventions in their original cultural settings and how they traveled beyond China. In addition, the workshop will provide opportunities to explore hands-on classroom activities.

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