Objective: Describe the unique physical geography of East Asia. Identify central tenets of religions and philosophies that have influenced East Asia. Investigate the historic and cultural significance of the Silk Road.
Task: Welcome back! As you arrive to class, please pick up an essay rubric and write your name on the top. Turn in your essay rubric on the podium as you pick up the "China or US?" comparison sheet. We'll spend the first few minutes of class discussing the comparison sheet before beginning our notes on the geography and philosophical traditions of East Asia. Then, you'll spend the last portion of class investigating the Silk Road.
Homework:
- TODAY - Quarter 1 Essay (PDF submission) due by 3:00
- TODAY - East Asia map due
- Wednesday, April 8 - China Timeline (on Moodle) due in class
- Thursday, April 9 - Mao reading due
- Friday, April 10 - Boxer Rebellion fishbowl discussion (see explanation below)
- Friday, April 10 - Silk Road Extra Credit due
- Monday, April 13 - Japan Timeline (on Moodle) due in class
- Tuesday, April 14- Transnationalism reading quiz
- Wednesday, April 15 - Meiji Restoration fishbowl discussion (see explanation at HWC Day 39)
- Thursday, April 16 - Chapter 11 reading quiz (reading notes may be used)
- Friday, April 17 - "Top 10 Things to Know About Korea" reading discussion
- Monday, April 20- Unit 5 Test
- Friday, April 24 - Field trip to Museum of Jewish Heritage, NYC
Links for Silk Road activity (also available via Moodle):
- Part I - Defining the Silk Road - If you have trouble accessing this website, please use the PDF on the Moodle.
- Part II - Buddhism on the Silk Road
- Part III - Exploring the Silk Road
- Extra Credit - Silk Road Podcasts (due Friday, April 10)
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