Unit 9 - East Asia

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Major Concept (Unit/Theme) Unit 9: East Asia
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 Chapter Essential Questions
Chapter 26: Physical Geography of East Asia

The Land

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

Tsunami
loess
monsoon
 Archipelago
Japan current
typhoon
East Asia Map - Physical
East Asia Map - Political
Chapter/Section
 Chapter Essential Questions
Chapter 27: Cultural Geography of East Asia

China
Japan
North Korea and South Korea
Chapter Concept/Skill
Academic Language- Basic
 Academic Language- Complex
 Instructional Strategies
 Chapter/Section Assignments
Discuss how East Asian cultures began in river valleys.

Examine how throughout much of history Chinese influences spread throughout the region.

Recognize that, although Chinese influence has been strong, each country in East Asia has a unique culture.
 Culture hearth
atheist
clan
 Aborigine
dynasty
ideogram
homogeneous
shogun
samurai
cultural convergence
haiku
acculturation
cultural divergence
Geography of Japan DBQ
Chapter/Section
 Chapter Essential Questions
Chapter 28: The Region Today: East Asia

The Economy

People and Their Environment
Chapter Concept/Skill
Academic Language- Basic
 Academic Language- Complex
 Instructional Strategies
 Chapter/Section Assignments
Understand that most of the countries of East Asia depend heavily on both regional and international trade for their growth and prosperity.

Recognize that the intense concentration of people and industries in a small part of the region has had a severe impact on the environment.
Commune
Cooperative
Merchant marine
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
Trade surplus
Trade deficit
Dissident
Economic sanction
World Trade Organization (WTO)
Chlorofluorocarbons
aquaculture

Unit Assignments
Assessment(s)
 Cultural Connecting Project
 Resources

Education Globally- Japan, the United States, India, Mexico and England


Daily Life in Japanese High Schools
German Schools
Mexican Schools

American Kids Try School Lunches around the world - video
Korean students try American snacks
 Reading Essentials 193-211
Traditional Culture Case Study

Contemporary Culture Case Study