sst2-Asia

= East Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia =

@http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/Asian_Geography.htm
 * Map Test Practice**


 * Review resources for common assessment**
 * Mrs. Riege's SMART Board Review: [[file:SE Asia Review.pdf]]
 * [|Facts and Details]
 * [|Air Pollution in China] and [|Water Pollution in China]
 * [|China: Basic Economic Information]
 * [|Human Rights in China]
 * [|Internet Censorship in China]
 * [|Tiananmen Square Demonstrations]


 * The Culture of Asia**
 * [|East Asian Cultural Themes] by [|Bob Riel]
 * [|Understanding Eastern and Western Thinking Patterns] - scroll down to the table that describes culture and business etiquette
 * [|International Business Etiquette Guide] - see the groupings: Asia as well as East Asia and Australasia
 * [|The China Game] - an interactive game about China from [|Asia Society]


 * Helpful Links for China History Presentation**
 * [|Ancient China Life]: History, Facts, Dynasties, Discoveries, etc.
 * [|Ancient China for Kids]: Daily Life, Inventions, etc.
 * [|Asia Society]: Use the __search box__ in the upper right-hand corner
 * [|How-J-Say] helps with pronunciation
 * Google Docs: [|Help]


 * General Purpose Links**
 * [|Kidipede: History for Kids] - homework help for middle school
 * [|Worldwise Schools: Slideshows] from Peace Corps volunteers


 * Regional Study**
 * [|HistoryTeacher.net: Global Studies] - excellent links for geography, history, culture, current events, and more.
 * [|Howstuffworks] - geography of Asia
 * [|AsianInfo.org] - Asian culture, traditions, and general information


 * Historical Perspective**
 * [|Atlas of World History] - atlas covers Africa, Asia, and Europe to the year 1000
 * [|Asia for Educators] - numerous resources for learning about East Asia
 * Minneapolis Institute of Arts: [|Chinese Dynasty Guide]
 * [|Timeline of Chinese History] - a nice, brief overview
 * [|Shintoism] in Japan
 * [|Digital History - Ethnic America: Asian American Voices] - immigration of Chinese Americans
 * [|Resonance Film] - A documentary by Paul Creager about sacred Japanese Buddhist temple bells from World War II.


 * Current Issues**
 * [|America.gov: East Asia and the Pacific] - information about current U.S. foreign policy from the U.S. State Department.


 * Other Information**
 * Important festivals in Japan
 * [|Hinamatsuri] (March 3) - Doll Festival or Girls' Day [[|Friendship Doll Podcast]]
 * // [|Hamamatsu] (May 5) - //Kite Festival or Children's Day (formerly Boys' Day) [[|YouTube video]]
 * See also, Lake Shore's Friendship Dolls from the [|Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute's Friendship Doll] program
 * See also, the Wikipedia article about [|Japanese Friendship Dolls]
 * Spring 2011 - [|Write a haiku for the children of Japan]


 * Essential Questions**


 * How have the struggle for change and the desire for continuity affected people, events, and ideas over time?
 * How do economic, political, ethical, ecological, technological, and other systems influence our interdependent world?
 * How does a historical perspective shape both the present and the future?