Southern & Eastern Asia: People, Places & Issues
In this unit, students will gain an understanding of the modern culture and physical landscape of Southern and Eastern Asia. Students will locate selected countries and physical features in the region and examine how location, climate, and physical characteristics have affected where people live, the type of work they do, and how they travel.
Students will compare and assess the human environment interaction of the region by examining the distribution, pollution, and use of natural resources in the area. When examining the specific elements of culture, students will work towards a deeper understanding of the prominent religions and ethnic groups in the area. As a result of their examination of culture, the student will understand that the culture of a society is the product of the religion, belief, customs, and traditions of that society.
Students will compare and assess the human environment interaction of the region by examining the distribution, pollution, and use of natural resources in the area. When examining the specific elements of culture, students will work towards a deeper understanding of the prominent religions and ethnic groups in the area. As a result of their examination of culture, the student will understand that the culture of a society is the product of the religion, belief, customs, and traditions of that society.