We will be utilizing a variety of geographic tools to build a better understanding of important geographic, social, cultural, economic, and political realities in South Asia.
January 12th
Objective-Students will research and write for purpose.
Bellringer-None
Activity-work on final project for sub-Saharan Africa
January 13th
Objective-Students will present their research findings to the class for discussion
Bellringer-blog 1/13
Activity-Presentations and discussion of sub-Saharan Africa topics
January 14th
Objective-Students will read and discuss articles about slavery in modern India.
Bellringer-blog 1/14
Activity 1-Read and discuss article "India Tops Report on Global Slavery"
Activity 2-Read and discuss biographical report on Kailash Satyarthi
Homework-Read p. 590-600 (including Tsunami article) and take Cornell notes. Notes due Monday (1/19)
January 15th
Objective-Students will make inferences and draw conclusions from maps and other visual representations about gender equality in India.
Bellringer-blog 1/15
Activity: Look at the following charts and maps and hypothesize on the state of gender equality in South Asia. On the CIA World Factbook, be sure to look at ALL the countries of South Asia, not just India. Write a 3 paragraph report on YOUR conclusions about the state of gender equality in South Asia. You MUST cite at least 5 pieces of evidence that support your arguments.
Objective-Students will research and write for purpose.
Bellringer-None
Activity-work on final project for sub-Saharan Africa
January 13th
Objective-Students will present their research findings to the class for discussion
Bellringer-blog 1/13
Activity-Presentations and discussion of sub-Saharan Africa topics
January 14th
Objective-Students will read and discuss articles about slavery in modern India.
Bellringer-blog 1/14
Activity 1-Read and discuss article "India Tops Report on Global Slavery"
Activity 2-Read and discuss biographical report on Kailash Satyarthi
Homework-Read p. 590-600 (including Tsunami article) and take Cornell notes. Notes due Monday (1/19)
January 15th
Objective-Students will make inferences and draw conclusions from maps and other visual representations about gender equality in India.
Bellringer-blog 1/15
Activity: Look at the following charts and maps and hypothesize on the state of gender equality in South Asia. On the CIA World Factbook, be sure to look at ALL the countries of South Asia, not just India. Write a 3 paragraph report on YOUR conclusions about the state of gender equality in South Asia. You MUST cite at least 5 pieces of evidence that support your arguments.
January 19th
Objective-Students will create political and topographical maps of India and evaluate the important geographical features of South Asia.
Bellringer-1/19
Activity 1: Map of South Asia
Activity 2: Read p. 583-589 and discuss geographic and demographic features of South Asia
Activity 3: Section 1 Review 1-8
January 20th
Objective-Students will understand how the water systems of South Asia influence its economy and population.
Bellringer-blog 1/20
Activity 1-grade section review 1
Activity 2-Go to the Glencoe World Geography Study Central (link on main Geography page) and go to Study Central under Textbook Resources. Find the Chapter Resources for chapter 23 (left-hand side of screen, drop-down window) and do the Self-check Quiz and e-puzzles activities.
Activity 3-Under Study Central for Chapter 23, go to the Student Web Activities. Follow the DIRECTIONS for this activity and complete the accompanying questions.
January 21st
Current Events Day
January 22nd-
Test over C. 23
C. 24 Section 1 notes
January 26th
Objective-Students will learn about the history of South Asia and how it affects the region today.
Bellringer-blog 1/26
Activity 1-Finish section notes
Activity 2- reading on history of India
January 29th
Objective-Students will understand the culture and history of Pakistan and Bangladesh
Bellringer-Blog 1/29
Activity 1- Read Section 2 and do 1-8 on p. 615
Objective-Students will create political and topographical maps of India and evaluate the important geographical features of South Asia.
Bellringer-1/19
Activity 1: Map of South Asia
Activity 2: Read p. 583-589 and discuss geographic and demographic features of South Asia
Activity 3: Section 1 Review 1-8
January 20th
Objective-Students will understand how the water systems of South Asia influence its economy and population.
Bellringer-blog 1/20
Activity 1-grade section review 1
Activity 2-Go to the Glencoe World Geography Study Central (link on main Geography page) and go to Study Central under Textbook Resources. Find the Chapter Resources for chapter 23 (left-hand side of screen, drop-down window) and do the Self-check Quiz and e-puzzles activities.
Activity 3-Under Study Central for Chapter 23, go to the Student Web Activities. Follow the DIRECTIONS for this activity and complete the accompanying questions.
January 21st
Current Events Day
January 22nd-
Test over C. 23
C. 24 Section 1 notes
January 26th
Objective-Students will learn about the history of South Asia and how it affects the region today.
Bellringer-blog 1/26
Activity 1-Finish section notes
Activity 2- reading on history of India
January 29th
Objective-Students will understand the culture and history of Pakistan and Bangladesh
Bellringer-Blog 1/29
Activity 1- Read Section 2 and do 1-8 on p. 615