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Friday, April 25, 2014

CPWC Day 59 - Religions & Geography of South Asia

Objective:  Examine the religious and philosophical traditions that have shaped the cultures of South Asia.  Investigate the physical features of South Asia.

Task:   Happy Friday!  Today, we'll start class with a packet on the Himalayas, monsoons, and earthquakes in South Asia.  If you finish early, please get out your computer and use the links on the Moodle to learn more about Hinduism.  After we've reviewed the packet, we'll continue our notes on the religions of South Asia.  Finally, you'll spend the last portion of class reading "India's Sacred Cow."

Directions for close reading "India's Sacred Cow:"
A.  While reading:
  1. Circle key terms
  2. Underline claims
  3. Highlight evidence
  4. ? next to points you don't understand
  5. ! next to points you want to learn more about
  6. * next to points that connect to other learning
B.  After reading, answer the questions AND write a "response" either agreeing or disagreeing with Harris' assertions

Homework:
  • TODAY  Reading notes on chapter 26, section 1 due in class
  • Monday, April 28 - Reading notes on chapter 26, section 2 due in class
  • Wednesday, April 30 - Reading quiz on all of chapter 24 & chapter 26 (sections 1 & 2 only)
  • Thursday, May 1 - "India's Sacred Cow" reading due
  • Wednesday, May 7 - Unit 5 Test
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