We are seeking 40 Ferris faculty who are interested in becoming a part of this movement. Resources and ideas are available on this site and through BlackBoard to assist you in incorporating the Silk Road Journey theme within your courses. If you are interested in becoming one of the 40 faculty, please email Tracy Busch with your name, and the names of your courses.

Resources by Subject

• Geography
  Lesson Plans: Geography Along The Silk Road
  Background Essays: Geographical Setting of the Silk Roads

• History
  Background Essays: Silk Road: Spreading Ideas and Innovations

• Belief Systems
  Lesson Plans: Religions Along The Silk Roads
  Background Essays: Belief Systems along the Silk Roads
                                 Excerpts from Religious Texts

• Art
  Lesson Plans: Art Along The Silk Road

• Trade
  Lesson Plan: Exchange of Goods And Ideas Along The Silk Roads

• Diversity and Globalization
  Lesson Plan: Ethnic Relations And Political History Along The Silk Roads
  Background Essay: Sources for cross-cultural encounters between ancient China and Ancient India

• Music
  Background Essay: Music of the Silk Roads