1. Tuning Southern and Eastern Asia
G. Dicks
7th Grade Social Studies
Davis, Murzynowski, Johnson, Young, Edge, Green, Drumgoole

2. Standards
SS7H3 Analyze continuity and change in Southern and Eastern Asia.
SS7CG4 Compare and contrast various forms of government.
SS7G9 Locate selected features in Southern and Eastern Asia.
SS7G10 Explain the impact of environmental issues across Southern and Eastern Asia.
SS7G11 Explain the impact of location, climate, physical characteristics, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Southern and Eastern Asia.
SS7G12 Analyze the diverse cultural characteristics of the people who live in Southern and Eastern Asia.

3. Extended Learning
Chapter 12: Geography and History of Southern and Eastern Asia
Section 1 Physical Features of Asia,
Section 2 Comparing Religions
Section 3 Major Historical Events
Chapter 13 People’s Republic of China
Section 1 Physical Geography and Environment
Section 2 A Brief History of China
Section 3 Government and Voting
Section 4 China’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product) and Economy
Chapter 14 Republic of India
Geography of India
Indian History
Government of India
Economy of India
Chapter 15 and 16 Japan and Korea

4. Work
Define ethnic group and give 3 examples in Southern and Eastern Asia
Make chart identifying compare and contrast each ethnic groups in SEA
Where do they live?
What are the main religions practiced by each?
Identify the main religion practiced in SEA?
Make chart, Venn diagram, Acrostic, complete map: Geography of SEA
-use textbook online (instructions can be requested from teacher), view images complete photography analysis, complete workbook, write summary, list and discuss 5 key ideas from images
Arts infusion --- POETRY, ILLUSTRATIONS