Chapter 21 GeoFactsIndia and Its Neighbors

GeoFacts• What is

Veterans Day?

• Agenda 11/12/2012• EQ: What key facts do I

need to know to complete the test today?

• GeoFacts• Unit Test-OPEN NOTES NO

BYLD DEVICES• Veterans Days• HW: Projects due

11/14/2012-lab tomorrow Be prepared.

Answer

• Veterans Day is an official United States holiday honoring armed service veterans.

• It is important to remember those who fought to make us free.

Test Today• Keep your eyes on your own

paper.• Name, date 11/12/2012 on

your scantron, the hour/period.

• TEST NAME: ME Ethnic Nations• When finished turn your paper

in at the front and sit quietly and read.

• Please do not ask to leave the room-it distracts others

• When we are done we will watch the video on Veterans Day!!!

GeoFacts

• What nations will be covered in our study of Asia!!!

• Agenda 11/13/2012• EQ: What key elements are

needed for your choice board projects?

• GeoFacts• Lab today-finish up your

projects, you may print.• Be sure to save your work.• HW: Projects due

tomorrow, bring your colored pencils.

Answer• Japan, India, North

and South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia and China!!!

GeoFacts

• How were the Aryans different from the people of the Indus River Valley?

• Agenda 11/14/2012• EQ: What nations are

considered Asia?• GeoFacts• Projects are due today!• Begin Asian maps covering

physical and political features.

• Asia PPT• HW: Outline map nations

and features using colored pencils or crayons.

Answer

• They spoke different languages, were nomadic herders and did not live in cities

GeoFacts• How does

climate affect population distribution in Asia?

• Agenda 11/15/2011• EQ: What is the

geography of Asia?• GeoFacts• Finish any map features• Chapter 20-Section 1

pages 600-612• Group work-Questions for

section 1• HW: review map.

Answer

• People tend to live near milder weather and locations near water.

GeoFacts

• What are some of the key elements of Hinduism?

• Agenda 11/16/2012• EQ: How did Buddhism

begin in Asia?• GeoFacts• Review Section 2• Read Chapter 20 section 3

pages 598-603• Section Questions pair-

share• HW: Buddhism/Hinduism

WS-review for map quiz

Answer

• Oral tradition, Vedas the holy text, karma and reincarnation and caste system-they are polytheistic.

GeoFacts

•Who is Siddhartha Gautama?

• Agenda 11/26/2012• EQ: What religions are

common in Asia?• GeoFacts• Read Chapter 21 section 1

pages 609-613-comprehension questions in groups

• Buddhism Video and WS• HW: Review for Map Quiz

Friday –ten nations this week, finish Buddhism handouts

Answer

• He was the founder of Buddhism –he grew up a wealthy prince and later became known as Buddha.

GeoFacts

•What is the Middle Way?

• Agenda 11/27/2012• EQ: What is the history

of India?• GeoFacts• Check Buddhism HW• Fill in the blank notes on

India Today!• Finish Questions Section

1• HW-Asian Map Quiz

Answer

• The Middle Way is a combination of the Eightfold path and Four Noble Truths…these are part of Buddhism

GeoFactsHow and

where did the religion of Islam first arrive in South Asia?

Agenda 11/28/2012EQ: What are the governments of India like today?GeoFactsReading pages 615-619Gandhi PPT and story of his lifeGandhi: Video-A Lifetime of Achievement, Trailer to MovieComprehension QuestionsHW: Review for map quiz

Answer•Muslims from Arabia

conquered the northwest region, which is now Pakistan and Afghanistan.

GeoFactsWhat is

information technology?

Agenda 11/29/2012EQ: What economic styles are found in Asia today?GeoFactsFinish GandhiReading Ch. Section 3 pages 622-625Slotted Notes India TodayHW: Map Quiz tomorrow and in lab working on Asia At a Glance

Answer• A growing

technology industry in India that includes computers, software and internet service.

GeoFacts• How did Akbar

contribute to the Mughal empire during his reign?

Agenda 11/30/2011EQ: What is the culture of India like? GeoFactsMap Quiz TodayLab: Complete Health Survey and Asia At a Glance.HW: Review

Answer• He made India a

place where Hindus and Muslims could live in peace; he also established a fair tax system and supported the arts.

GeoFacts• What new

technology did the British bring to the region?

• Agenda 12/3/2012• EQ: What are the economy of

India like today?• GeoFacts • Notes: Fill in the Blank Notes

on India Today.• Reading Section 3 Economics

pages 622-625• Comprehension Questions

• HW: Map Quiz TWO-ten nations and five features

Answer•Railroads, telegraphs,

steamships and irrigation methods.

GeoFacts• Which religion is

related to karma and reincarnation?

• Four noble truths and eightfold path?

Agenda 12/4/2012EQ: Which nations and features are important to understanding Asia?GeoFactsReview Section 1-3Continue to complete India Today NotesHinduism: A Video History and Worksheet-be sure to pay attentionHW: Hinduism Worksheet-complete, review for map Quiz

Answer•Hinduism

and Buddhism!!

GeoFacts•What

were Gandhi’s hopes for India?

• Agenda 12/2/2011EQ: What is the government and economic system of India?GeoFactsMap quizContinue notes and work on study guideHW: Study for Test next week and map quiz next Friday-the ALL test!

Answer• That Indians would

be treated equally; women would have the same freedoms as men and that there would be peace between Hindus and Muslims.

OOPS

• Label the back of your GeoFacts-Asian Map Quiz #2, number 1-15

• There are a couple of errors. Here are the nations you may use:

• India, China, Laos, Vietnam, Burma, Myanmar, Taiwan, Hainan Islands, Indonesia, Japan, North and South Korea, Cambodia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka

GeoFacts• Which

language did the Aryans bring with them into India?

• Agenda 12/5/2011• EQ –What key elements

are necessary to understand India and its history?

• GeoFacts• Q and A study guide• Review Game• HW: Test tomorrow and

map quiz this Friday-the WHOLE MAP QUIZ!!!!

Answer• Sanskrit

GeoFacts

•What religion do most people in India practice?

• Agenda 12/6/2011• EQ: What terms and concepts

are necessary to understand India Today.

• GeoFacts• Chapter 20 and 21 Unit Test-

India• Please have a book or

something to do following the test.

• HW: Study this Friday there is a comprehensive map Test-That means the WHOLE THING!!!

Answer• Hinduism

Test Today-NO BATHROOMS during Test GO BEFORE!!!

• Put your first and last name on scantron’

• Date 12/6/2011 Test Number -blank

• Subject- India Today• When you finish leave the

test on the desk covered and read quietly.

• Please do not ask to leave it distracts others-please go before the test.

GeoFacts

• Where is Indonesia?

• 12/7/2011• EQ: Where is Indonesia• GeoFacts• Pearl Harbor• Test scores/review• Begin Indonesia Smart

book• HW: Map quiz this Friday

the whole thing!!!!

Answer

• The Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands with 33 provinces.

Field Trip Day

• All students will stay in Mrs. Gaines and Mrs. Atwell for the day unless they are cross teamed for a class.

• 8:45 or after the team leaves until 10:35 we will watch A Christmas Carol

• 10:35-1:50 in the lab room 2202 to complete the Webquest on A Christmas Carol and Success Maker if you finish.

• You will have lunch and connections are normal times.

• 1:50-3:25 until the end of the school day you will work on a Compare and Contrast between the Movie and the play from Mrs. Sawka’ s class.

• You must have a prewrite, a rough draft and finished draft. This is not group work, but your own thoughts.

GeoFacts

•What type of government does Indonesia have today?

• Agenda 12/8/2011• EQ: What governmental

system does Indonesia have today?

• GeoFacts• Mid term study guides

with answers!!!!• Slotted notes • Indonesia-People and

Places Indonesia

Answers

• Indonesia's government operates as an independent republic.

• Citizens elect their leaders, and local regions have limited power. The nation's central government has final authority in most matters.

GeoFacts

• What religions influence the culture of Indonesia today?

• Agenda 12/9/2011• EQ: What is the culture

of Indonesia like?• GeoFacts• Map Quiz-the whole

thing!!!• Finish notes and

Indonesian video• HW: Study for next

weeks mid terms

Answer

• Islam is the major religion with many people still practicing Buddhism

GeoFacts

• Agenda 12/12/2011• EQ: What type of economy

does Indonesia have?• GeoFacts• 1st, 2nd and 3rd complete

Indonesia and watch movie on Indonesia

• 5th and 6th complete Asian Map Quiz 3 and mid term study guide review.

• HW: Review for mid term

What type of economy

does Indonesia

have?

Answer

• Indonesia has the largest economy in Southeast Asia-it has a market economy

GeoFacts

• What major environmental issues are facing Indonesia today??

• Agenda 12/13/2011• EQ: What are the

environmental issues are facing Indonesia?

• GeoFacts• Mid Term Review

Game-Risky Business• Finish Indonesia Video• HW: Review for mid

terms

Answer

• Deforestation, fires, rapid urbanization and economic development, including air pollution, traffic congestion, garbage management, and reliable water and waste water services.

GeoFacts

• Agenda 12/14/2011• EQ: What is life like in

Indonesia?• GeoFacts• 4th and 6th Mid-terms• Review for 1st, 2nd,3rd, and 5th

for mid terms• Geography BEE• Globe Trekker: Indonesia• HW: Study for mid term –no

map quiz this week.

What is Indonesia’s

literacy rate?

Answer

• The literacy rate is 90% overall.

GeoFacts

• What are the major exports from Indonesia today?

• Agenda 12/15/2011• EQ: What key concepts are

needed to complete the mid term?

• GeoFacts• Mid Terms 2nd and 5th

• 1st and 3rd Review• 6th Period GeoBee• Remainder of classes :

Indonesia Globe Trekker• HW: Review for mid-term are

needed-no map quiz this week

Answer

• Indonesia exports petroleum, natural gas, rubber, coffee, tea, spices, tobacco, and oil-palm products

Mid Term Today• Write your full name on the

scantron, Subject is SS mid-term, date 12/16/2011

• 1st or 3rd th Period• Do not write on the test.• When done put your test

and scantron FACE DOWN, cover your answers!!!

• Read or work on other work.

• Do NOT TALK, be considerate of others-please don’t make me take points….its the holiday

Don’t DO IT!!!

GeoFacts

• What type of government does Indonesia have today?

Agenda 12/16/2011EQ: What key facts are

important to understanding Asia and the Middle East?

GeoFacts1st and 3rd Mid-terms

2nd Globe Trekker Video

4th Connections5th and 6th Holiday Fun!!!!

Answer

• Independent Republic

Have a wonderful holiday!