In this grade 6 interdisciplinary language arts and social studies unit, students are required to assume the role of a team and describe their country's participation in trade along the Silk Road. Countries represented in the unit include Egypt, Italy, Iraq, India, Israel, and China. The team is asked to create a display showing artifacts, journal entries, and maps of people involved in Silk Road trade. Students are provided detailed instructions on how to complete the activity and a large list of resources, including Internet sites. The teacher's guide ties the unit to California state standards, provides adaptations for special needs students, and gives suggestions on how to conduct and evaluate the unit. (RJC)