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World Geography March 29- April 2 (updated 4/2)

MONDAY 29th: South Asia map review; Educational video- Discovery Atlas: India Revealed-questions and discussion

TUESDAY 30th: Chapter 24 questions due Download Chapter 24 Questions; chapter 25-26 questions issued (due on Friday) Download Chapter 25-26 Questions

 

WEDNESDAY 31st: Map review- see last week for map downloads; Culture and customs of South Asia- Hinduism Download Hindusim- Basic Beliefs and Traditions, Download Hindusim- Basic Beliefs and Traditions completed; for extra credit, bring in a current event regarding South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka)

THURSDAY 1st: South Asia map test- physical and political; current issue- overpopulation

FRIDAY 2nd: Chapter 25-26 questions due; videos on Gandhi Download Mohandas Gandhi

After Spring Break, East Asia

SSWG5 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems that have shaped contemporary South Asia, Southeastern Asia, and Eastern Asia.

SSWG5.a Describe the location of major physical features and their impact on the regions of Asia.

SSWG5.b Describe the major climates of each region and how they have affected each region's development.

SSWG5.c Analyze the impact of the topography and climate on population distribution in the regions.

SSWG5.d Describe the various ethnic and religious groups in the region and the affect of geography on their development and their major customs and traditions.

SSWG5.e Analyze the impact of population growth in the region on both the region and on other regions of the world including China, India, and Japan.

SSWG5.f Explain the division of the Indian-subcontinent into India and Pakistan and the eventual creation of Bangladesh.

 

Essential Question: How do mountains and rivers affect the lives of the people of South Asia?

World Geography March 22-26 (updated 3/26)

MONDAY 22nd: test review; see last week for list of items needed.

TUESDAY 23rd: Unit Test chapters 21-23; Southwest Asia and North Africa

SSWG3 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems that have shaped contemporary North Africa/Southwest Asia.

SSWG3.a Describe the location of major physical features and their impact on North Africa/Southwest Asia.

SSWG3.b Describe the major climates of North Africa/Southwest Asia and how they have affected the development of North Africa/Southwest Asia.

SSWG3.c Analyze the impact of natural resources, especially oil have on North Africa/Southwest Asia.

SSWG3.d Analyze the impact of water supplies on the growth of population centers.

SSWG3.e Explain the impact of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam on the development of the region's culture.

SSWG3.f Explain why this region contains areas on two different continents.

SSWG3.g Describe the major ethnic and cultural groups in North Africa/Southwest Asia including major customs and traditions.

Essential Question: Why is the Middle East considered a vital region to the rest of the world?

WEDNESDAY 24th: Pretest South Asia; work on maps (need color pencils) Download South Asia Map Features, Download South Asia Map

THURSDAY 25th: BOOKS needed; complete maps (need color pencils); chapter 24 questions Download Chapter 24 Questions (due Tuesday 3/30)

FRIDAY 26th: review maps Download South Asia physical0002, Download South Asia political0001, Download South Asia completed uncolored; introduction to India

Map Test on South Asia (physical and political) on Thursday, April 2.

SSWG5 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems that have shaped contemporary South Asia, Southeastern Asia, and Eastern Asia.

SSWG5.a Describe the location of major physical features and their impact on the regions of Asia.

SSWG5.b Describe the major climates of each region and how they have affected each region's development.

SSWG5.c Analyze the impact of the topography and climate on population distribution in the regions.

SSWG5.d Describe the various ethnic and religious groups in the region and the affect of geography on their development and their major customs and traditions.

SSWG5.e Analyze the impact of population growth in the region on both the region and on other regions of the world including China, India, and Japan.

SSWG5.f Explain the division of the Indian-subcontinent into India and Pakistan and the eventual creation of Bangladesh.

 

Essential Question: How do mountains and rivers affect the lives of the people of South Asia?

World Geography March 15-19 (updated 3/19- Test on Tuesday!)

MONDAY 15th: complete and review Globe Trekker Download Globe Trekker Gulf States completed; culture discussion

TUESDAY 16th: BOOKS needed; 3-2-1 assignment on chapter 23 section2: Oil Wealth Fuels Change; work on chapter 23 questions Download Chapter 23 Questions due on Wednesday 3/17

WEDNESDAY 17th: Chapter 23 Questions due; Current Events in Middle East- bring in a current news article regarding the Middle East for extra credit

THURSDAY 18th: Current Issues in the Middle East

FRIDAY 19th: Mecca

MONDAY 24th: review for test

Assignments to review: chapters 21-23; Questions chapters 21, 22, 23; Three Religions Power Point and Graphic organizer; Sahara Desert Video Questions; Globe Trekker Questions- Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and Arab Gulf States; Current Issues in the Middle East (added to Chapter 23 Questions on Thursday)- where people live based upon water access, terrorism, oil wealth, population relocation, violence- Israel, Afghanistan, Iraq.

TUESDAY 25th: Unit Test chapters 21-23, Southwest Asia and North Africa; maps of South Asia

SSWG3 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems that have shaped contemporary North Africa/Southwest Asia.

SSWG3.a Describe the location of major physical features and their impact on North Africa/Southwest Asia.

SSWG3.b Describe the major climates of North Africa/Southwest Asia and how they have affected the development of North Africa/Southwest Asia.

SSWG3.c Analyze the impact of natural resources, especially oil have on North Africa/Southwest Asia.

SSWG3.d Analyze the impact of water supplies on the growth of population centers.

SSWG3.e Explain the impact of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam on the development of the region's culture.

SSWG3.f Explain why this region contains areas on two different continents.

SSWG3.g Describe the major ethnic and cultural groups in North Africa/Southwest Asia including major customs and traditions.

Essential Question: Why is the Middle East considered a vital region to the rest of the world?

World Geography 3/8- 3/12 (updated 3/11)

This week we will be focusing on cultural aspects of North Africa and Southwest Asia.

Monday 8th: Review the Globe Trekker question quide- focus on cultural aspects of Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria; review the country locations and capitals of Middle East.

Tuesday 9th: Review countries and capitals; religion in the Middle East- Judaism and Christianity; chapter 22 questions issued Download Chapter 22 Questions

Wednesday 10th: Review countries and capitals; religion in the Middle East- Islam

Thursday 11th: Map Test- politcal North Africa and Southwest Asia; finish religion in the Middle East- Graphic organizer: Download Three Religions, PowerPoint: Download Three Religions

Friday 12th: Chapter 22 questions due; Globe Trekker Gulf States

SSWG3 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems that have shaped contemporary North Africa/Southwest Asia.

SSWG3.a Describe the location of major physical features and their impact on North Africa/Southwest Asia.

SSWG3.b Describe the major climates of North Africa/Southwest Asia and how they have affected the development of North Africa/Southwest Asia.

SSWG3.c Analyze the impact of natural resources, especially oil have on North Africa/Southwest Asia.

SSWG3.d Analyze the impact of water supplies on the growth of population centers.

SSWG3.e Explain the impact of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam on the development of the region's culture.

SSWG3.f Explain why this region contains areas on two different continents.

SSWG3.g Describe the major ethnic and cultural groups in North Africa/Southwest Asia including major customs and traditions.

Essential Question: Why is the Middle East considered a vital region to the rest of the world?

World Geography March 1-5 (updated 3/3)

MONDAY 1st: Physical maps due (if not already checked) and features reviewed; Middle East introductory video; Tests reviewed; Political map is due on THURSDAY!

TUESDAY 2nd: Sahara Desert Download Fearless Planet Sahara Desert; Chapter 21 questions issued- due Friday Download Chapter 21 Questions 

WEDNESDAY 3rd: BOOKS needed; Finish Sahara Desert- 6th and 7th periods

THURSDAY 4th: BOOKS needed; Physical Map Test; Political Map due; Human-Environment Interaction assignment:Download Southwest Asia HE Interaction Assignment

FRIDAY 5th: Chapter 21 questions due; Globe Trekker Middle East

SSWG3 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems that have shaped contemporary North Africa/Southwest Asia.

SSWG3.a Describe the location of major physical features and their impact on North Africa/Southwest Asia.

SSWG3.b Describe the major climates of North Africa/Southwest Asia and how they have affected the development of North Africa/Southwest Asia.

SSWG3.c Analyze the impact of natural resources, especially oil have on North Africa/Southwest Asia.

SSWG3.d Analyze the impact of water supplies on the growth of population centers.

SSWG3.e Explain the impact of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam on the development of the region's culture.

SSWG3.f Explain why this region contains areas on two different continents.

SSWG3.g Describe the major ethnic and cultural groups in North Africa/Southwest Asia including major customs and traditions.

Essential Question: Why is the Middle East considered a vital region to the rest of the world?