The students will be working on Laptops in our Classroom from Monday, March 25th - Wednesday, March 27th to complete their PowerPoint for the Current Event Presentation. All students will be required to present their PowerPoint in front of the class on the Smartboard in April. Students will sign up for a specific day and prepare themselves for presenting in front of the class. Project Details and Handouts on Class Website: http://strausbaugh.weebly.com/current-events.html
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Monday, March 25th – Continue PowerPoint Presentation
Tuesday, March 26th – Continue PowerPoint Presentation Wednesday, March 27th - Finish PowerPoint Presentation on Current Event Article - Practice PowerPoint Presentation over Spring Break Thursday, March 28th – No School Friday, March 29th – No School Monday, March 18th – South Asia Binder Check (15 Points) - Student must bring their own Colored Pencils all week (Green, Blue, Red, and Brown)
Tuesday, March 19th – Continue Asia Map Project Wednesday, March 20th - Finish Asia Map Project Thursday, March 21st – Study for Asia Map Test (Students will be able to use their Map Project during the test) Friday, March 22nd – Current Event Article due on Monday, March 25th 1. I can explain the effects of monsoons on the people of India.
Winter monsoons – (dry and hot) blow from the Northeast bringing dry air across the country (Oct. – May). Himalayas block cold air from reaching India. Doesn’t penetrate far into the Afghanistan region because of the Himalaya Mountains. Summer monsoons – (rainy and hot) picks up moisture from the Indian Ocean. It carries rains that drench the plains and river valleys daily. Farmers depend on these seasonal rains to grow crops. Can lead to flooding and landslides. 2. I can describe the effects that Aryan invaders had on Northern India’s society. Aryans brought their language and the use of tools and weapons made from iron. Aryans also started a caste system. People had to stay in the same caste (class) as their parents and other group members. They couldn’t get a better job or change their station in life. 3. I can describe the four main groups in the Caste System in the Hindu Society. Caste system – puts people in order from the bottom of society to the top 1. Priests – Highest Caste 2. Warriors 3. Farmers 4. Laborers- Lowest Caste were outcasts and considered untouchable 4. I can describe the important achievements of the Maurya Empire in India. Huge army to enforce laws and crush revolts, but after the violent battle they started Buddhism, which brought order and peace for the people of the empire. 5. I can identify the advances made during the Gupta Empire. The Gupta Empire made advances in science and mathematics. In 600, Gupta mathematicians developed decimals and numerals that were carried to Southwest Asia and Europe by traders. 6. I can describe the purpose of dividing the Indian subcontinent into two nations. The purpose of dividing the Indian subcontinent into two nations (India and Pakistan) was to separate people with different religious beliefs. India – Hindus - Hinduism Pakistan – Muslims - Islam 7. I can explain why India and Pakistan claim the region of Kashmir. This disputed area contains the Indus River, which both India and Pakistan need for irrigating their crops. India and Pakistan disagree on the borders of Kashmir. 8. I can explain population distribution among land resources in Southeast Asia. Most people in South and Southeast Asia live in river valleys because of the fertile farmland and supply of water. The mountain areas have a varying climate and are difficult for travel. 9. I can explain the belief system of Buddhism. Awakened One- Buddha Buddhism Beliefs- Buddhists believe that life is suffering. The only way to cure human suffering is to give up selfish desires. Desires could never be satisfied. 10. I can explain the belief system of Hinduism. Founder - No single founder of the religion. Reincarnation - Belief in reincarnation - live well and you will be born back in higher position. Belief in many Gods and Goddess’s but they believe in a single spirit. Holy Site - The Ganges River is a holy site Hindus will make a pilgrimage to. 11. I can explain identify the origin of Bangladesh and the issues the country faces. Bangladesh was created due to geographical, cultural, and economic differences between East (East Pakistan became Bangladesh) and West Pakistan. Flooding is common in the low lying river deltas. 12. I can describe the effect of India’s geographic location on its development. The Himalaya Mountains and surrounding oceans limited contact between India and the rest of the world throughout its history. 13. I can describe the formation process of the Himalaya Mountains. The Indian Subcontinent was attached to Africa. It broke off about 40 million years ago and the Indian subcontinent collided with Asia. The pressure caused the ground to buckle up and create the Himalaya Mountains - highest mountains in the world. 14. I can name the two major South Asian rivers that originate in the Himalayas. Indus River and Ganges River are the two major rivers in South Asia. 15. I can name the natural resources of South Asia. Resources in South Asia are bamboo, fertile land, minerals, and water 16. I can explain how the farmers of Pakistan rely on the Indus River. Pakistanis on the Indus Plain have built thousands of canals and ditches to move water to their fields. This irrigates the land even in times of drought. 17. I can explain the positive and negative effects of irrigating the Indus Plain. Positive – water for crops Negative – water contains salt, when it evaporates salt is left behind which harms crops 18. I understand how the role of women has changed in Indian society. Women have gained many rights recently. 19. I can explain and understand the economy of the region and its global implications. Outsourcing of jobs to India is due to the low cost of labor. India’s economy is growing; many people are still subsistence farmers. Most of the countries’ industry is located on the Indus Plain, which is near sources of hydroelectric power. Pakistan is building for the future by improving their industries and modernizing agriculture. 20. I can explain, read, and understand a climate map and climate graph. Did you practice online yet? Yes No 21. I understand the impact that Gandhi’s non-violent resistance had with Martin Luther King Jr.’s non violent protest during the American Civil Rights movement of the 1960’s. Martin Luther King Jr. visited India in 1959 and learned about Gandhi’s rules of non-violent protest. Gandhi had instructed his followers not to strike back against their enemies even in the most extreme circumstances. King’s use of non-violent protest during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960’s eventually led to support of African Americans having the same rights and privileges that whites had. The support translated into the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which outlawed discrimination against African Americans. 22. I understand Gandhi’s beliefs and his role in changing India. The Caste System was opposed by Gandhi. He believed in equal freedoms for everyone. He boycotted clothing made by the British until they gave up control and let India have its independence. 23. I understand after Gandhi’s assassination how his vision was affected. Hindus left Pakistan for India, while Muslims left India for Pakistan. Violence took place after Gandhi was assassinated between ethnic and religious communities. In Class, we are currently covering Chapter 13 Section 3. Students can re-read information in their textbook on this information.
Monday, March 11th – Continue "I Can" Packet
Tuesday, March 12th – Continue "I Can" Packet Wednesday, March 13th - Finish "I Can" Packet Thursday, March 14th – Study for South Asia Test on Friday Friday, March 15th – Binder Check on Monday Thursday, March 7th all 7th grade students will be taking the ACT Prep Test. This is a timed test for English, Math, Reading, and Science. Students MUST bring their own pencils and a calculator. Students could also bring a book to read after they finish the test and a watch to time themselves. They will receive their results in May. Here is the link for example questions for students to practice: http://www.explorestudent.org
Monday, March 4th – Finish Online Textbook Activities (15 points) by Wednesday, March 6th at 7:30AM
Tuesday, March 5th – No School Wednesday, March 6th - ACT Prep Test on Thursday - Parent and Teacher Conferences Tonight from 3:30pm to 6pm Thursday, March 7th – No Homework Friday, March 8th – Start "I Can" Packet In Class, we are currently covering Chapter 13 Section 2. Students can re-read information in their textbook on this information.
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