CPWC Day 54 - Geography of South Asia

Objective:  Assess knowledge and understanding of the geography, history, culture, and contemporary issues in East Asia.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please download and complete "South Asia Preview - Close Reading."   After you've finished the reading, use a computer to access the resources below to work through the "South Asia Investigation."  Use the links below (also located on Schoology) to work through the investigation.

Homework:

• TODAY - "Totalitarianism in North Korea" reflection due on Schoology
• TODAY -Chapter 24, section 1 reading notes
• Thursday, November 19 - South Asia map due in Schoology

CPWC3-4 Homework:

• Monday, November 23 - Chapter 24, section 3 reading notes
• Tuesday, November 24 - Chapter 26, section 1 reading notes
• Wednesday, November 25 - Chapter 26, section 2 reading notes
• Friday, December 4 - Unit 6 reading quiz
• Friday, December 11 - Unit 6 test

CPWC6-9 Homework:

• Friday, November 20 - Chapter 24, section 3 reading notes
• Tuesday, December 1 - Chapter 26, section 1 reading notes
• Wednesday, December 2 - Chapter 26, section 2 reading notes
• Friday, December 4 - Unit 6 reading quiz
• Friday, December 11 - Unit 6 test

Resources for South Asia Investigation:

• Part I - Country Comparisons
• CIA World Factbook Use the "Please select a country to view" drop-down menu OR click on the "South Asia Region" on the world map
• CIA World Leaders  Use this site to find the CURRENT head of state.
• Part II - Monetary Unit Exchange Rates 
• Oanda Currency Converter  Select USD (US Dollar) as the "Currency I have" and 1 for the amount in the left column.  In the right column, select the country to find the name of the currency and the current exchange rate. 
• Part III - Considering Social, Economic, and Cultural Indicators  Use the bar graphs, pie charts, and maps in the "South Asia Investigation" PowerPoint on the Moodle to answer the questions.
• Optional Extension - What would your life be like if you lived in South Asia?  Go to  http://www.ifitweremyhome.com/ and select a country.  The website will display a brief list of indicators to illustrate the different standards of living around the world.