1. Monsoon Asia
Human Geography

2. Do Now
Look at the image
on the right.
Analyze it.
Record your answers
on a sheet of paper.

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

4. Early Times Research
1)
2)
Now that you are in your groups you will
divide roles.
You need:
- A recorder (writer or typer)
- A timer keeper
- A fact checker (double check information)
- A leader (keep group on task)

5. Early Times Research
1)
2)
3)
Each group has been given an Asian
civilization to research.
Each group will use the readings they have
been given and the laptop to research.
Decide what you want other students to
know, how you want to present the info, and
how they will take notes.

6. Early Times Presentations
1)
2)
3)
Groups will present.
Groups and Audience will act with PRIDE.
Audience must record notes as the
speakers present.

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

8. Early Times
B. Huang He:
-Valley in which the
first civilization
began.
- Why would a valley make
a good place to start a
civilization?

9. 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?

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

11. Early Times
E. 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?

12. Early Times
F. 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?

13. Monsoon Asia Timeline
1)
2)
3)
Let’s create a timeline of Early Times.
We will plot all of the major events included
in the readings for “Early Times.”
Use the timeline below to see how to set
yours up.

14. 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.

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

16. 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.

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

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

19. 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.

20. Modern Era
I.
-
Independence:
Most colonies
gained
independence
from Europe in 20th
century.

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

22. Modern Era
L. South Korea,
Taiwan, and
Singapore:
-Developed modern
industrial economies.

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

24. History Frame
1)
2)
3)
You have each been given a history frame.
We will do this as a class.
Let’s plot the events in the reading.

25. Monsoon Asia Timeline
1)
2)
3)
Let’s create a timeline of the Modern Era.
We will plot all of the major events included
in the readings for “Modern Era.”
Use the timeline below to see how to set
yours up.

26. 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.

27. Exit Ticket
1)
2)
3)
List at least 3 European powers that once
controlled Asia.
Explain how these countries have
developed over the years.
Recreate a timeline of the events that
occurred.

28. Do Now
Look at the image
on the right.
Analyze it.
Record your answers
on a sheet of paper.

29. 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.

30. Population
N. China, India, and
Indonesia:
-Three of the five
most populous
countries on earth.
-3.7 billion people live
in Monsoon Asia.

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

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

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

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

35. Religion Investigation
1)
2)
Now that you are in your groups you will
divide roles.
You need:
- A recorder (writer or typer)
- A timer keeper
- A fact checker
- A leader (keep group on task)

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

37. Religion Gallery Walk
1)
2)
3)
Pick one member of the group to remain
at your group area to present.
Other group members travel to other
stations to gather information and finish
filling out matrix.
Report back to presenter and share
findings. Fill in Matrix.

38. Exit Ticket
1)
2)
3)
Identify as many religions in Asia as you
can.
About 3.7 billion people live in Monsoon
Asia. How has this affected the region?
Formulate a hypothesis about what types
of jobs most Asians do based on the
characteristics you learned today. USE
EVIDENCE.

39. Do Now
Look at the image
on the right.
Analyze it.
Record your answers
on a sheet of paper.

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

41. Economic Activity
R. 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.

42. Economic Activity
S. Commercial
Fishing:
-Boats gather huge
amounts of fish.
-These are
processed,
packaged, and sent
all over the world.

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

44. Economic Activity
U. Hydroelectric
Power:
-Region’s many rivers
and waterways are
well suited for natural
energy.

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

46. Economic Activity
W. Exports:
-Rubber, fish,
electronics, and cars.
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47. 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.

48. Exit Quiz