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Silk Road
Silk Road
Educator's Guide

The Educator's Guide is the main teaching tool for the exhibition. It offers background and instructional strategies all correlated to standards for before, during, and after your visit. Help students understand the important concepts in the exhibition with this practical and printable guide.

Silk Road Resources for Educators

Silk Road

Silk Road Fables
Article for grades 3 through 8
As merchants, missionaries, and other travelers made their way between the cities of Asia, they told stories. See three of the tales that traveled the Silk Road.
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Music of the Silk Road
Activity for grades 3 through 8
Because travelers along the Silk Road often spoke different languages, music was a good way from them to communicate. Sample some of the music they shared.
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Make Your Own Paper
Activity for grades 3 through 8
Today we take paper for granted, but it was once a treasured item. Discover this ancient secret by making your own paper using everyday items!
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Anthropology

What's the Big Idea About Anthropology?
Article for grades 3 through 8
How do people live in different parts of the world? And how have humans changed over time? Get the big picture on what it means to be human.
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Meet the OLogist: Laurel Kendall
Article for grades 3 through 8
Whether curating an exhibit about mythic creatures or studying the history and languages of Japan and China, Laurel Kendall’s work focuses on cultural anthropology. Learn more about what she studies.
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Asian Ethnography Collection
Evidence and Analysis for all ages
Search our collection of more than 58,000 Asian artifacts to find everything from abacuses to zithers. Even if an object is not currently on display, you can see it online anytime.
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