India in the News...
This week I want you to learn more about current events in India by reading news articles. You'll find these in this Google folder that I'm sharing with you; there are seven articles total. Some of the articles are brief and light; others are longer and will require more time/thought. Your job is to read each article and do the following:
1. List author, title, source, and date.
2. Summarize the article briefly (short article requires 2 lines, longer one a paragraph)
Monsoons
Monsoons are an important part of the weather cycle in Southern Asia. Watch this National Geographic video about monsoons.
Himalayan Travel
Insane Bus Ride in the Himalayas (I apologize for the swear word, but it's an interesting video).
A few more things to come....
Remember next week.
*I will collect work from the last three weeks.
*Laura Beth Rimmer will be sharing with us about her experiences in India
*Begin looking for an Indian folktale/story that would make a good oral presentation. Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories is one source. There are others in your library---look in the E or J sections. More on this to come. You will have to adapt any story you choose to suit your requirements---you can simplify or stretch the story to fit the time configuration (4-5 minutes).
Here's the rest of the 1st Semester Schedule in brief:
11/1 Laura-Beth Rimmer, India presentation, progress reports, and presentations/quizzes returned, turn in last three week's work
11/8 Information on storytelling presentations and examples
11/15 Storytellers Group #1
11/22 Storytellers Group #2
11/29 Thanksgiving Break, no class
12/6 Last class of semester
Note: I'll also post this on the calendar tab you'll find at the top of this blog for future reference. I was thinking we had two weeks after Thanksgiving, but according to the Black Mountain calendar, we may only have one and end on 12/6.
Monday, October 28, 2019
Monday, October 21, 2019
Week 12, Due 10/25
This week we'll move from the Middle East to the region of South Asia. Please print, read, and complete this overview of the geography of South Asia:
South Asia Geography
Print this map of India and complete this India Study Guide that goes along with both videos.
Video #1
India's Geography Problem (watch first 11:40--then it goes into an ad)
Geography of India for Ancient World History (watch just the first 2 minutes unless you want to play "spot the chicken" ; ))
More maps for labeling:
Wikimedia map
worldatlas.com nap
Also watch this video:
Coca-Cola Small World Machines
And read this article about events that happened in Kashmir on Sunday:
AFP Article via Yahoo
South Asia Geography
Print this map of India and complete this India Study Guide that goes along with both videos.
Video #1
India's Geography Problem (watch first 11:40--then it goes into an ad)
Geography of India for Ancient World History (watch just the first 2 minutes unless you want to play "spot the chicken" ; ))
More maps for labeling:
Wikimedia map
worldatlas.com nap
Also watch this video:
Coca-Cola Small World Machines
And read this article about events that happened in Kashmir on Sunday:
AFP Article via Yahoo
Monday, October 14, 2019
Week 11--Due 10/18
Middle East Duo Presentations
Our duo presentations will be this coming Friday. Remember to practice and the basic parameters:
*10 minutes in length
*Should include some type of visual aid, can be Powerpoint, but the Powerpoint should enhance not distract
*No videos during presentation time (time sucker)
*As a team, you should both be actively involved in the presentation and smoothly "bounce off" each other as you take turns. Be organized. Practice together.
*Involve the class in some way--ask questions, do a survey, or something hands on...nothing too long or involved
*Remember you should submit a Works Consulted page of sources you referenced as you prepared.
Middle Eastern Web Quest
Here are the media sources for you to read and watch individually this week to prepare for your classmates Middle East presentations. Please answer the questions on ME Web Quest Study Guide. Note: I left the questions worded exactly as they were given to me--for better or worse. Do the best you can with what you were given.
Middle East Traditional Sports--Caleb & David
Website to check out
Videos to watch:
Middle Eastern Cuisine--Caroline & Mia
Middle Eastern Textiles and Architecture--Josh & Ivey
Our duo presentations will be this coming Friday. Remember to practice and the basic parameters:
*10 minutes in length
*Should include some type of visual aid, can be Powerpoint, but the Powerpoint should enhance not distract
*No videos during presentation time (time sucker)
*As a team, you should both be actively involved in the presentation and smoothly "bounce off" each other as you take turns. Be organized. Practice together.
*Involve the class in some way--ask questions, do a survey, or something hands on...nothing too long or involved
*Remember you should submit a Works Consulted page of sources you referenced as you prepared.
Middle Eastern Web Quest
Here are the media sources for you to read and watch individually this week to prepare for your classmates Middle East presentations. Please answer the questions on ME Web Quest Study Guide. Note: I left the questions worded exactly as they were given to me--for better or worse. Do the best you can with what you were given.
Middle East Traditional Sports--Caleb & David
Website to check out
Videos to watch:
Tour Guide to Istanbul--Rose & Sophia
Website to check out
Read " Welcome to Istanbul" (If you want to you can scroll down and read more about different landmarks.)
Video to Watch:
Arabic Calligraphy--Annaliese & Lila
Website to check out
Video to watch
Sufism--Willa & Millie
Website to check out
Videos to watch:
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| Turkish Tea |
Video to watch:
Mrs. Price's Middle East Link
LOOK at the gorgeous mosaic artwork in these mosques.
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| Dome of the Rock mosaic work, Jerusalem, Israel |
Videos:
Website to check out:
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| Cappadocia, Turkey |
Sunday, October 6, 2019
Week 10--Due 10/9
Hello Everyone,
And the board from class with our list of possible topics:
This Friday we reviewed (and learned!) some new terms associated with Islam. We also talked about our Middle East presentations which will take place in teams of two on 10/18. Below are the teams and topics in no particular order:
Middle East Duo Presentations
Caroline & Mia--Middle Eastern food culture
Rose & Sophia--Tour Guide to Turkey (Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, etc)
Lila & Annaliese--Middle Eastern visual arts--calligraphy, kaat'i, mosaics
Caleb & David--Traditional Middle Eastern Sports (Turkish oil wrestling, camel racing, Buzkashi)
Josh & Ivey--Middle Eastern textiles, architecture, furniture
Millie & Willa--superstitions, Sufism/mysticism, whirling dervish
Note: if you begin talking and researching and decide you need to shift your direction a bit, that's okay too, just let me know. Here are the parameters from class:
And the board from class with our list of possible topics:
By next class (10/9), your group should send me an email with the following :
1) a video link or two (no more than 10 minutes total) related to your topic. Be picky--find one that's quality and educational.
2) a website link you'd like your classmates to read/explore related to your topic.
3) five questions that your classmates will answer related to the two items above to keep them accountable and make them think.
To follow up on our class time about Islam, watch this video about Mecca, the Royal Clock Tower, and the annual Hajj.
You can also check out Makkah (Mecca) live HD here.
Middle East Map & Islamic Terms Quiz
Also, next class we will have a Map/Islamic terms quiz on the Middle East region. Here is a study guide with what you'll need to review/know. Some but not all of these items will be on your quiz.
What the World Eats--Pictures from the Middle East
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| Egypt |
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