Many unique cultures….

. LITERATURE KEYSTONE DO NOW L.N Summarize the key details and events of a nonfictional text, in part or as a whole

. LITERATURE KEYSTONE DO NOW L.N Summarize the key details and events of a nonfictional text, in part or as a whole

Information South Asia - Chapter 24 due today at the end of the class period - includes map and vocabulary DBQ items are late - Must be turned in MIRPL Cancelled for 4 th MP

Current Events India protecting tigers - more efforts at preservation - population stabilizing Himalayas - a different view ld/2015/03/06/the-himalayas- from ft-.cnn

. LITERATURE KEYSTONE DO NOW L.N Summarize the key details and events of a nonfictional text, in part or as a whole

. LITERATURE KEYSTONE DO NOW L.N Summarize the key details and events of a nonfictional text, in part or as a whole

Rivers, Deltas, Plains Northern Indian Plain - fed by the three rivers - fertile soils, farming Provides irrigation - essential for supporting life Issues of flooding - can cause damage - alluvial soil deposits Why would 2/3 of the population live in this region?

Flood Issues

Sri Lanka “Tear Drop” of India - located in the Indian Ocean Tropical Island - mountain center Rich Farm lands Beaches - tourism

Maldives Island Archipelago Islands Atoll (Type of island) - submerged volcano tops - islands approximately 6ft above sea level Minimal inhabitants

Resources Water and Soil - farming and agriculture Timber (Forests) - specialty lumber - teak, sandalwood Minerals - iron ore, micah, uranium Gem Stones - sapphires, etc…

South Asia – Physical Geography Map and Chapter 24 Reading – Tuesday at the end of class - Label Map (include capitals) and color - DRA and vocabulary Identify main ideas/create notes from sections in the organizer boxes Will work through sections this week - Will finish this by next Tuesday

TOTD: Summary Identify 3 important physical features of South Asia and their importance to the region. Learning Goal: Evaluate your learning based on the daily objectives.