CPWC Day 46 - East Asia in the World

Objective:  Examine indigenous and diffused religions and philosophies of East Asia.  Discuss contemporary China in relation to the US and the global community.  Explore the Silk Road and its impact on the culture of China.

Task:  Welcome to quarter 2!  We'll start our exploration of East Asia by testing your knowledge of contemporary China.  Then, we'll spend a few minutes taking notes on the religions and philosophies that have shaped East Asia.  Finally, you'll spend the remainder of class completing a web quest on the Silk Road.

Homework:

• TODAY - East Asia Map due in class
• Monday, November 4 - Silk Road activity due
• Thursday, November 7 - East Asia reading quiz (Chapter 27, sections 1 & 3, and Chapter 29)
• Thursday, November 14 - Unit 5 Test (includes East Asia map)