Unit 8 - South Asia

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Major Concept (Unit/Theme) Unit 8 South Asia
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 Textbook Coverage:
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 Chapter Essential Questions
Chapter 23: Physical Geography of South Asia

The Land

Climate and Vegetation
Chapter Concept/Skill
Academic Language- Basic
 Academic Language- Complex
 Instructional Strategies
 Chapter/Section Assignments


Subcontinent
Alluvial plain
Monsoon
Cyclone
tsunami
South Asia - Political
South Asia - Physical
Chapter/Section
 Chapter Essential Questions
Chapter 24: Cultural Geography of South Asia

India

Pakistan and Bangladesh

Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, and Sri Lanka
Chapter Concept/Skill
Academic Language- Basic
 Academic Language- Complex
 Instructional Strategies
 Chapter/Section Assignments

Megalopolis
 Jati
Dharma
Reincarnation
Karma
Mercantilism
Imperialism
Raj
Guru
Total Fertility rate
Sikh
Lama
Mantra
Stupa
dzong
South Asia Story Map

Languages of India
Chapter/Section
 Chapter Essential Questions
Chapter 25: The Region Today: South Asia

The Economy

People and Their Environment
Chapter Concept/Skill
Academic Language- Basic
 Academic Language- Complex
 Instructional Strategies
 Chapter/Section Assignments

Cash crop
ecotourism
interdependent
 Jute
Green revolution
Biomass
Cottage industry
Sustainable development
Chipko
Poaching
Nuclear proliferation
Dalits

Unit Assignments
Assessment(s)
 Cultural Connecting Project
 Resources


Reading Essentials 172-190
Traditional Culture Case Study

Contemporary Culture Case Study
 Challenges for Modern India DBQ
 Contemporary Literature
Song Lyrics
"Tu Hi Rab Tu Hi Dua" Lyrics & English Translation -
Jungli Sher - DIVINE - with Lyrics & English Translation