Passport 7- Southern & Eastern Asia (Case study countries: China, India, Japan, N. Korea, S. Korea, Vietnam)

Teacher Dr. Randell E Trammell
Categories 7th Grade
Students 40 (Registered)

Jul

Course Content

Total learning: 62 lessons Time: 10 weeks

Key Concepts in Southern and Eastern Asia 0/9
- Lecture1.1
  
  Geography- SS7G9a. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map: Ganges River, Huang He (Yellow River), Chang Jiang (Yangtze) River, Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean, Sea of Japan, South China Sea, Yellow Sea, Gobi Desert, Taklimakan Desert, Himalayan Mountains, and Korean Peninsula.
- Lecture1.2
  
  Geography- SS7G11c. Describe how the mountain, desert, and water features of Southern and Eastern Asia impact trade and affect where people live
- Lecture1.3
  
  People- SS7G12a. Explain the differences between an ethnic group and a religious group.
- Lecture1.4
  
  People- SS7G12b. Compare and contrast the belief systems originating in Southern and Eastern Asia: Buddhism
- Lecture1.5
  
  People- SS7G12b. Compare and contrast the belief systems originating in Southern and Eastern Asia: Hinduism
- Lecture1.6
  
  People- SS7G12b. Compare and contrast the belief systems originating in Southern and Eastern Asia: Shintoism
- Lecture1.7
  
  People- SS7G12b. Compare and contrast the belief systems originating in Southern and Eastern Asia: Confucianism
- Lecture1.8
  
  Economy- SS7E7c. Compare and contrast the economic systems in China, India, Japan, North Korea, and South Korea
- Lecture1.9
  
  Government – SS7CG4a. Role of the Citizen
China 0/12
- Lecture2.1
  
  Geography- SS7G9b. Locate on a world and regional political-physical of China
- Lecture2.2
  
  People- SS7E9a. Evaluate the standard of living in China
- Lecture2.3
  
  People- SS7E9a. Evaluate the standard of living – China’s One Child Policy
- Lecture2.4
  
  Environment- SS7G10b. Explain the causes and effects of air pollution and flooding in India and China
- Lecture2.5
  
  Environment- SS7E9d. Describe the role of natural resources in a country’s economy
- Lecture2.6
  
  History- SS7H3 d. Describe the impact of Communism in China in terms of Mao Zedong
- Lecture2.7
  
  History- SS7H3 d. Describe the impact of Communism in China in terms of the Great Leap Forward
- Lecture2.8
  
  History- SS7H3 d. Describe the impact of Communism in China in terms of Tiananmen Square
- Lecture2.9
  
  Economics- SS7E7c. Compare and contrast the economic systems in China
- Lecture2.10
  
  Economics- SS7E8b. Compare and contrast different types of trade barriers, such as tariffs, quotas, and embargos.
- Lecture2.11
  
  Government SS7CG4a. Explain the role of citizen participation in China -a communist state
- Lecture2.12
  
  Passport Summary Writing Prompt
India 0/10
- Lecture3.1
  
  Geography SS7G9b. Locate on a world map the country of India
- Lecture3.2
  
  Environment- SS7G10a. Explain the causes and effects of pollution on the Chang Jiang (Yangtze) River and Ganges Rivers.
- Lecture3.3
  
  Environment- SS7G10b. Explain the causes and effects of air pollution and flooding in India
- Lecture3.4
  
  People- SS7E9a. Evaluate the standard of living in India
- Lecture3.5
  
  Economics- SS7E7c. Compare and contrast the economic systems in India
- Lecture3.6
  
  Economics- SS7E9d. Describe the role of natural resources in a country’s economy
- Lecture3.7
  
  Historical Understandings – SS7H3 a. Describe how nationalism led to independence in India.
- Lecture3.8
  
  Historical Understandings – SS7H3 b. Describe the impact of Mohandas Gandhi’s belief in non-violent protest.
- Lecture3.9
  
  Government SS7CG4a. Explain the role of citizen participation in India -a parliamentary democracy
- Lecture3.10
  
  Passport Summary Writing Prompt
Japan 0/10
- Lecture4.1
  
  Geography- SS7G9b. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map the country of Japan
- Lecture4.2
  
  Environment- SS7E9a. Evaluate the standard of living- Air Pollution
- Lecture4.3
  
  People- SS7E9a. Evaluate the standard of living- Japan’s Shortage of workers
- Lecture4.4
  
  Economy- SS7E9d. Describe the role of natural resources in a country’s economy
- Lecture4.5
  
  Economy- SS7E7c. Compare and contrast the economic systems in Japan
- Lecture4.6
  
  History- SS7H3 Analyze continuity and change in Southern and Eastern Asia- Kid’ Quick Version of WWII
- Lecture4.7
  
  History- SS7H3 Analyze continuity and change in Southern and Eastern Asia- Animated history of Japan
- Lecture4.8
  
  History- SS7H3 c. Explain the role of the United States in the rebuilding of Japan after WWII
- Lecture4.9
  
  Government SS7CG4a. Explain the role of citizen participation in Japan- a monarchy
- Lecture4.10
  
  Passport Summary Writing Prompt
North Korea 0/6
- Lecture5.1
  
  Geography- SS7G9b. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map the country of North Korea
- Lecture5.2
  
  Economics- SS7E7c. Compare and contrast the economic systems in North Korea
- Lecture5.3
  
  History- Cold War (SS7H3e)
- Lecture5.4
  
  Government – North Korea Devine Leader
- Lecture5.5
  
  Government SS7CG4a. Explain the role of citizen participation in North Korea
- Lecture5.6
  
  Passport Summary Writing Prompt
South Korea 0/6
- Lecture6.1
  
  Geography- SS7G9b. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map the country of South Korea
- Lecture6.2
  
  Economy-SS7E9d Describe the role of natural resources in a country’s economy
- Lecture6.3
  
  Economy -SS7E7c. Compare and contrast the economic systems in South Korea
- Lecture6.4
  
  Government- SS7H3e. Explain the reasons for foreign involvement in Korea and Vietnam in terms of containment of Communism
- Lecture6.5
  
  Government SS7CG4a. Explain the role of citizen participation in South Korea
- Lecture6.6
  
  Passport Summary Writing Prompt
Vietnam 0/6
- Lecture7.1
  
  Geography- SS7G9b. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map the country of Vietnam.
- Lecture7.2
  
  Environment – Air Pollution (Not standard specific)
- Lecture7.3
  
  Economy-SS7E9d Describe the role of natural resources in a country’s economy
- Lecture7.4
  
  Economics – SS7E7c. Compare and contrast the economic systems in Vietnam
- Lecture7.5
  
  Government- Communist Party in Vietnam (Not standard specific)
- Lecture7.6
  
  Passport Summary Writing Prompt
Addressing Global Issues Through United Nations Resolutions 0/3
- Lecture8.1
  
  Overview of the United Nations and its Purpose
- Lecture8.2
  
  Parts of a Resolution
- Lecture8.3
  
  Proposal/Resolution Writing