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Bigger Picture: Global Studies allows us to view the way people live around the world and helps us to understand why it’s important to examine the world through multiple perspectives. LAST CYCLE CURRENT CYCLE NEXT CYCLE Asia Africa UNIT SCHEDULE 10th grade Civics Is About Introduction to Asia Map Photo Analysis – Material World book Asia Culture Geography Demographics Chart Major religions – Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism, etc. Religion/history Human Rights Issue Current Events Culture Human Rights Issues Has an extensive & ancient Cultural Study – World Writer’s book Current Events History Assessment Unit relationships Unit Self-Test Questions Examine various cultures throughout Asia 1. How is the geography of Asia similar to that of North America, Latin America, the Compare & contrast Middle East and Africa? demographics of various Asian countries 2. How has Asia’s past influenced today’s strengths and challenges? Synthesize info from the 3. Should America intervene in foreign affairs? What should our role be on a global textbook scale? the culture and 4. What is globalization and its impact on the world? How does globalization affect me? Analyze economics of Asia LAST CYCLE CURRENT CYCLE Political *European influence (India) *Maps Unit Self-Test Questions Grade Civics S.P.I.C.E Social, political, intellectual, cultural, and economic issues Human Rights Issues *overpopulation *child labor *landmines *poverty History Culture Current Events *Ancient civilizations -Dynasties *Colonialism -England, France, etc. *Government -Communism *Independence -India, Indochina, etc 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 10th Is About Geography Physical *South Asia -India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, etc *Southeast Asia -Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, etc *East Asia -China, Korea, Japan *Himalayan Mountains *Ganges River NEXT CYCLE Asia Africa *Religions -Buddhism, Hinduism, etc. *Regions -(diverse cultural regions ex. India vs. China, vs. Russia) *Globalization *Outsourcing *One child policy How have the geography, natural resources, technology, and history impacted the Asian region? How do the predominant religions of Asia impact the lives of the people? How did the caste system reflect Indian society? What are some issues of global concern that challenge Asia and the world today. Describe the social, economic, and political effects of colonialism and the changes facing South Asia in the 20th century. 6. Assess China’s changing role in the world due to it’s expanding economic influence.