Asia – Who Cares?
Continued from Wednesday.
In groups, discuss statements from Wednesday. Come to a group agreement on which statement is the most important.
Watch a powerpoint on the impoverished countries of Asia. Map out the UN list of the poorest countries. What do you find interesting about your findings?
Current Events
Discuss current events from Asia.
Asia Maps
Political and physical maps.
Asia- Who Cares?
Take a look at some facts. Answer if it is “Good News’, “Bad News”, or “Who Cares”. Must write a Why.
Compile the information as a class and discuss.
The Silk Road
Read page 686 and an article about the Silk Road. Answer questions and discuss as a class. Mapping activity.
Unit 8 Asia Regional Atlas
Read pages 622-634. Do the questions on pages 626, 628, 629, 630.
Alicia in Africa
Take a look at Alicia Keys’ trip to Africa.
www.aliciainafrica.com
Current Events
Discuss our current events over Sub-Sahara Africa.
Africa Investigates
Take a look at an African journalist’s view on children trying to escape Zimbabwe and what can happen to journalists in Africa when they speak out.
Africa Maps
Political and physical maps of sub-Sahara Africa.