Fact Gathering Guidelines
1. Try to find the answers to all of the questions noted below.
2. Reflect and discuss in your group about how valuable this invention was. Do you have enough information to begin formulating your persuasive argument?
3. Begin organizing your facts and persuasive argument to address why this invention is the most valuable of all of Ancient China’s inventions.
*** WHO? ***
Who invented it?
Who used it in Ancient China?
Who uses it today?
*** WHAT? ***
What is the name of the invention?
What was it made out of?
What does it do?
What was it used for in Ancient China?
What is it used for today?
*** WHERE? ***
Where was this invention used in Ancient China?
Where is it used today?
*** WHY? ***
Why did the people of Ancient China allow this invention to impact their lives?
Why do people today still use this invention? Why is it relevant?
*** WHEN? ***
When was this invention created?
*** HOW? ***
How did this invention affect people’s lives in Ancient China?
How does this invention impact people’s lives today?
How has it sparked new ideas and innovations?
How do you envision this invention’s technology will change in the future?