Unit 7: South Asia
Name:________________________ My Total:______
Unit Length: 16 days Unit Pts: 150
This is your unit sheet. Do not lose it. It is your record of what you have achieved in this unit. Selections in bold are required of all students for the Unit Test. Only selections with * do not require oral assessment. One assessment per day only. C Layer assessments may be attempted twice, A and B assessments may be tried once.
(10)_____ 1. Day 1 Lecture – “Geography of South Asia”. Answer 3 teacher questions.
(10)_____ 2. Day 2 Lecture – “Religions of South Asia”. Complete sheet and answer 3 teacher questions.
(10)_____ 3. Day 6 Lecture – “History of South Asia”. Complete Sheet and answer 3 questions.
(10)_____ 4. Day 14 Lecture – “Problems of South Asia”. Complete sheet and answer 3 questions.
(10)_____ 5. Use the Language disks to learn 10 words in a language from the region. Use the Language Disk
Instruction Sheet for directions.
(8) _____ 6. Guided reading on India. Using the textbook “World Geography and Cultures”, listen and follow
along in the chapter “India” on page 430 - 443. Use CD 13 and listen to selections 5-15. Answer 3 teacher questions when finished.
(8) _____ 7. Guided reading on Pakistan and Afghanistan. Using the textbook “World Geography and
Cultures”, listen and follow along in the chapter “Pakistan and Afghanistan” on page 448 - 456. Use CD 13 and listen to selections 17 - 23. Answer 3 teacher questions when finished.
(8) _____ 8. Textbook reading, “South Asian Geography” - pp. 161-170. 4 questions.
(10)_____ 9. Textbook reading, “South Asian History” - pp 193-204. 4 questions.
(6) _____ 10. Textbook reading, “South Asian Religions” - pp 177-182. 3 questions
(8) _____ 11. Textbook reading, “South Asian Society” - pp 189-192 and 214-217.
(8) _____ 12. Textbook reading, “South Asian Problems” - pp206-209 and 217-220.
(10)_____13. Read the handout “Indo-Americans” and answer 5 questions.
*(9) _____14. Choose any 3 current events articles from the folder, summarize each in writing (1 paragraph),
and then tell me in 1 paragraph what the articles have taught you about life in the region today.
(50)_____15. Video – “Gandhi”. See rubric #2 . Complete question sheet (10 pts) and answer 8 questions.
(10)_____16. Choose 1 Lonely Planet video to watch – “South India”, “Pakistan”, or “Nepal”. May be taken
home or viewed 9th period with permission. 3 questions.
(10)_____17. Video – “Shipbreakers”. 3 questions.
(4) _____18. Video – “60 Minutes story -Year of the Woman”. 2 questions.
(10)_____19. Video – “Terror’s Children”. 3 questions
*(10)_____20. Most Americans think the Disney movie “Aladdin” takes place in the Middle East. Watch it,
then provide over 10 clues/reasons that point out why the movie is actually set in South Asia.
*(10)_____21. Make 1 poster on any of the following themes:
- Clothing and appearance styles found in South Asia today
- Wildlife that can be found in South Asia
- Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism
*(10)_____22. Make 1 poster on any of the following themes:
- Mohandas Gandhi.
- 5 major problems that confront the nations of South Asia today.
- Kashmir
(12)_____23. Complete the physical map and political maps of the region (2 pts) and answer 10 questions
correctly.
*(18)_____24. Construct a three dimensional map of the areas of South Asia that were recently devastated by a
tsunami. Label the nations and areas affected, the origins of the quake and wave, and death tolls.
*(10)_____25. Prepare a 5-day menu that highlights the cuisine from a different nation of South Asia each day.
Include drink, main course, dessert, and 1 additional item of student choice. List at least 2 similarities and 2 differences you see between those foods and our own.
*(16)_____26. Make a PowerPoint slideshow that demonstrates the incredible cultural diversity of the people of
South Asia in one of the following categories – dress, food,
music, religion, or arts.
*(12)_____27. Choose one of the following regions of South Asia and construct a diorama that captures the
geographic conditions/spirit of the region (Thar Desert, Sri Lanka, Himalayas, Ganges Delta, student choice).
(4) _____28. Go online to www.executiveplanet.com and be prepared to demonstrate 8 of the proper “Public
Behavior 1 and 2” and “Conversation” customs of India.
*(8) _____29. Examine the poster of Hindu gods. Using an “I prompt”, write 1 paragraph that relates to me
what you experienced, and another in which you tell me what this poster teaches you about Hinduism.
(10) _____30. Make flashcards of the South Asian vocabulary terms and be able to identify 10 of them.
(10)_____ 31. Complete the crossword puzzle on South Asia and answer 8 questions.
(10)_____ 32. Student designed activity, as per teacher discretion. Maximum10 pts.
B Layer – Choose only one. Due by Day 15. 15 pts. Not an assessment.
_____ 1. Read the novel
Siddhartha by Herman Hesse. Be prepared to answer 5 questions about the
plot, characters, meaning, and its connection to South Asian culture.
See me before you begin for a copy of the book, check the library, or
go online at http://textual.net/access
_____ 2. You are a travel agent for any nation of South Asia. Prepare a travel brochure for your country that will entice Americans to visit. The brochure must show me 5 places of interest and give me a top 5 reasons why a traveler should choose your nation to visit. (Alternative: construct a brochure that will convince an American not to visit one of your neighbor’s countries. 5 bad places, Top 5 reasons not to go)
_____ 3. In a small group of students, call and arrange a trip to and visit the Vraj Bhumi temple for Hindus on Route 895. Write a 1 page summary that explains who went, how did you get there, who did you talk with, what you saw and did, and what you learned about Hinduism. You must be able to convince me beyond a reasonable doubt that you were there.
_____ 4. Construct and do a minimum 10 question interview with a Hindu, Buddhist, or Sikh in this school to determine their belief system and how it compares with your own.
_____ 5. In a group of 4 or less, construct a Point/Counterpoint style bulletin board that addresses one of the
following topics - Who should control Kashmir? Should the US give more aid to tsunami victims? Should India adopt a One-Child policy? Should tourism to Mt. Everest be halted? Do Sikhs deserve their own nation in India? Are arranged marriages better than love marriages?
A-Layer – Choose only one. 15 Pts. Due by Day 15. Not an assessment.
_____ 1. Who should be in control of Kashmir – India, Pakistan, the Kashmiri people, someone else?
_____ 2. Should India and/or Pakistan be forced to give up their nuclear weapons?
_____ 3. Should South Asian immigration to the United States be limited?
_____ 4. Should the United States be sending more money to help the victims of the tsunami?
_____ 5. Does Mohandas
Gandhi deserve the title “Man of the Century”?
Grade Levels:
F = 0 – 104 D= 105 - 112 C= 113 – 126 B= 127 – 138 A= 139 – 150
Day 1 Lecture (#1) Day 9 Gandhi
Day 2 Lecture (#2) Day 10 Gandhi
Day 3 Day 11 Gandhi
Day 4 Day 12 Gandhi
Day 5 Day 13
Day 6 Lecture (#3) Day 14 Lecture (#4)
Day 7 Day 15
Day 8 Gandhi Day 16 Test (#31)