human geography

Monsoon Asia

Human Geography

Do Now Look at the image

on the right.

Analyze it.

Record your answers on a sheet

of paper.

Early Times Research

1) You have each been given a number. 2) That number is somewhere in the room. 3) Go there and meet your other group

members.

Early Times Research 1) Now that you are in your groups you will

divide roles. 2) You need: - A recorder (writer or typer) - A timer keeper - A fact checker (double check

information) - A leader (keep group on task)

Early Times Research

1) Each group has been given an Asian civilization to research.

2) Each group will use the readings they have been given and the laptop to research.

3) Decide what you want other students to know, how you want to present the info, and how they will take notes.

Early Times Presentations

1) Groups will present. 2) Groups and Audience will act with

PRIDE. 3) Audience must record notes as the

speakers present.

History A. Empires-Rulers united many regions of Asia into an empire. -World’s earliest civilizations began in Asia.

- What is an empire?

Early Times B. Huang He: -Valley in which the first civilization began.

- Why would a valley make a good place to

start a civilization?

Early Times C. Qin: -Kingdom that united China in 221 B.C. -Began construction of Great Wall.

- What is the purpose of the Great Wall?

- How does it compare to our defenses?

Early Times D. Dynasties: -Series of royal families that ruled China. -When one lost power another rose to lead.

Early TimesE. Indus River Valley:-Area where South Asia’s earliest culture came about. -Mohenjo-Daro: modern city with many comforts.

-What types of amenities do you think they had?

Early TimesF. Mauryas:-Dominated weaker Indian kingdoms and rose to power. -United them into one kingdom for 130 years.

- Do you think it is fair for a more powerful kingdom to take over a weaker one?

- How might this affect the weaker one?

Monsoon Asia Timeline 1) Let’s create a timeline of Early Times. 2) We will plot all of the major events

included in the readings for “Early Times.”

3) Use the timeline below to see how to set yours up.

Constructed Response Formulate a hypothesis on how conquest

may affect Asian countries later.

Scores:0 – No response or the response does not

address the prompt. 1 – Fulfills only 1 of 2 requirements.

2 – Explains hypothesis and uses evidence and examples to do so.

Exit Ticket

1) Name at least 2 early Asian civilizations. 2) Explain how conquest affected Asia. 3) Summarize your hypothesis from the

constructed response.

Do Now On a sheet of paper:

Describe America before and after the Revolutionary War.

If you have not taken Civics/U.S. History:Ask for some insight from a neighbor who

has.

Modern Era Reading

1) You have been giving a reading. 2) This reading is on the Modern Era in Asia. 3) Read this individually or with a partner. 4) Answer the guiding questions on the back.5) SHARE OUT.

Conquest and Colonies G. Mughals: -Invaders that united India as a new kingdom from 1500’s to 1700’s.

Conquest and Colonies H. Europeans:-Starting in 1400’s began to colonize much of Monsoon Asia. -Dutch, British, and French took over much of the area.

Modern Era I. Independence:- Most colonies

gained independence from Europe in 20th century.

Modern Era J. Japan: -One of the world’s leading industrial powers. -Major world superpower.

Modern Era L. South Korea,

Taiwan, and Singapore:

-Developed modern industrial

economies.

Modern Era M. Unequal Growth:-Developed unevenly. -Some live very well and others in poverty.

History Frame

1) You have each been given a history frame.

2) We will do this as a class. 3) Let’s plot the events in the reading.

Monsoon Asia Timeline 1) Let’s create a timeline of the Modern Era. 2) We will plot all of the major events

included in the readings for “Modern Era.”3) Use the timeline below to see how to set

yours up.

Independence Clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGxhrBa1L00

Think about what you have seen. Pair with someone near you.

Share your thoughts. Write a summary of the pair’s thoughts.

Exit Ticket

1) List at least 3 European powers that once controlled Asia.

2) Explain how these countries have developed over the years.

3) Recreate a timeline of the events that occurred.

Do Now Look at the image

on the right.

Analyze it.

Record your answers on a sheet

of paper.

Population Reading

1)You have been giving a reading. 2)This reading is on the Population of Asia. 3)Read this individually or with a partner. 4)Answer the guiding questions on the back.5)SHARE OUT.

Population N. China, India, and Indonesia: -Three of the five most populous

countries on earth.-3.7 billion people live in Monsoon

Asia.

Population O. Rural:-Most people still live in rural areas however this is slowly changing.

Population P. Overcrowding: -Large numbers of people are leaving the country for the city. -There is not enough room or jobs for them.

Population Q. Religion:-Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Islam, and local religions.

Religion Investigation

1) You have been given a number. 2) That number is somewhere in the room. 3) Find it and meet your group members.

Religion Investigation 1) Now that you are in your groups you will

divide roles. 2) You need: - A recorder (writer or typer) - A timer keeper - A fact checker - A leader (keep group on task)

Religion Investigation 1) Each group has been given a religion. 2) Use a laptop to investigate this religion. 3) Use your matrix to guide your research. 4) Fill in the matrix as you go along.

Religion Gallery Walk 1) Pick one member of the group to remain

at your group area to present. 2) Other group members travel to other

stations to gather information and finish filling out matrix.

3) Report back to presenter and share findings. Fill in Matrix.

Exit Ticket 1) Identify as many religions in Asia as you

can. 2) About 3.7 billion people live in Monsoon

Asia. How has this affected the region?3) Formulate a hypothesis about what

types of jobs most Asians do based on the characteristics you learned today. USE EVIDENCE.

Do Now Look at the image

on the right.

Analyze it.

Record your answers on a sheet

of paper.

Economic Activity Reading

1) You have been giving a reading. 2) This reading is on the Economic Activity

of Asia. 3) Read this individually or with a partner. 4) Answer the guiding questions on the

back.5) SHARE OUT.

Economic ActivityR. Mixed Economy:-The economy of monsoon Asia is a mix of old and new. -Most people work to feed themselves and others work in industry and finance.

Economic Activity S. Commercial

Fishing: -Boats gather huge

amounts of fish.-These are processed,

packaged, and sent all over the world.

Economic Activity T. Resources: -Rich in resources. -More coal than any other place on earth, tin, and petroleum.

Economic Activity U. Hydroelectric

Power:-Region’s many

rivers and waterways are well suited for natural

energy.

Economic Activity V. Land Use: -Most farm to feed their families and others are commercial farmers.

Economic Activity W. Exports:-Rubber, fish, electronics, and cars.-

Problem Based Learning Three Gorges Dam: Does it do more harm

than good?

1)Research. 2)Write an argument. 3)Provide Evidence.

4)Record sites/information used. 5)Present and Defend.

Exit Quiz