Trace the 7,000-mile-long Silk Road with traders and their camels. Imagine traveling across the treacherous mountains, deserts, and steppes, yesterday and today.
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The Silk Road meandered from Chang'an, China, to the shores of the eastern Mediterranean. Marco Polo, Alexander the Great, and other famous men are associated with it. Bandits and rough terrain made the trip extremely dangerous to camel caravans. Why, then, was this trading route used for so long, from about the 4th century BCE until the 14th century?
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Research to find out what key roles the Silk Road played in shaping world history. What products were carried back and forth? How long did it take to travel? How were people’s lives influenced? Find maps that show the numerous parts of the Silk Road. Show what you learned with a diorama such as the one shown here.
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With Crayola® Scissors, cut construction paper to cover a box. Attach the paper to the box with Crayola School Glue. Air-dry the glue.
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With Crayola Markers, sketch a map showing part or all of the Silk Road. Color the various routes, names of continents or countries, and other details.
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Mold camels with Crayola Neon Model Magic. When Model Magic is fresh from the pack it sticks to itself. Add colorful rugs on the camels’ backs. Fill their baskets with treasures such as gold and silk. Air-dry the camels overnight.
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Glue camels on the map. Air-dry the diorama before you present information about the Silk Road to your classmates.
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