What is Confucianism and How Did It Affect Chinese Culture?

Nǐ hǎo ma? ("nee how ma") How are you?

China's past has always been an important part of Chinese culture today. The people of China take great pride in ancient values and traditions. Today we are going to learn about a belief that was a major influence on not only China's people, but also their government. This belief system is called Confucianism.

DO NOW: Answer the following questions individually.
1. What is loess?
2. List 3 inventions created by the ancient Chinese.
3. Which Dynasty do you think was the most successful? Why? You can use your foldable or your notes from yesterday.

CLASSWORK: 2.11 Confucianism in eBackpack.

HOMEWORK: Finish classwork if not completed during class.

What Chinese Achievements do We Still Use Today?

Zǎo’ān! ("zow on") Good Morning in Mandarin!

Yesterday we learned about the different dynasties in China's history. As you learned about the different dynasties, you learned that many were known for their inventions, discoveries, and achievements. Today we are going to take a closer look at the different inventions and discoveries from ancient China. Just like the discoveries from ancient India, many Chinese achievements were so advanced that they are still used today!

DO NOW: Answer the following questions
1. What is Mandate of Heaven?
2. What is the grand canal?
3. What is the Great Wall?

ALSO, make sure that you have the SCAN app. We will be using it today. If not, it can be found in Self-Service!

CLASSWORK: 2.10 Chinese Achievements in eBackpack. We will be going to different stations to learn about the different achievements. If you need the QR codes from the stations, they can be found in eBackpack as Chinese Achievement QR Codes.

HOMEWORK: Finish classwork if not done in class

What are the Key Dynasties of China's Past?

Nǐ hǎo! ("nee how") Hello in Mandarin Chinese!

We had a big day yesterday. We took our quiz on India, and began to learn about our next country, China. China is the largest country in the world. Their history and culture is rich in ancient traditions, language, food, and innovations. As always, in order to learn about a country's present culture, we have to first look at the past. China today takes much value in preserving their past culture and traditions. Today we are going to look at the key points in China's past. Like many other ancient cultures, China was divided into dynasties.

DO NOW: As a group, look at the picture at your table. What do you notice? Have the recorder write down 10 things that you notice about the timeline. Be prepared to share what you discovered.

CLASSWORK: 2.9 China's Dynasties in eBackpack. As a group you will be given one section to read and answer the questions. Then, you will fill in a foldable.

HOMEWORK: none

Where do most people live in China?

Hello! (Many people in India know English as well!)

We have a lot to do today. First we are going to take our quiz on India, then we are going to begin our next adventure to China!

DO NOW: Go on the App Store and download the app "Pic Collage." It is free. Then, you have 5 minutes to study before we take the quiz!***ALSO, make sure you turned in your Great Leaders paragraph

CLASSWORK: 2.8 China’s Geography in eBackpack. Use the internet and look up the places and fill in the first box.

HOMEWORK: Create vocabulary flashcards for the following words. Use the Asia Vocabulary in eBackpack. DO NOT USE GOOGLE!!!!!! I WILL NOT COUNT IT AS COMPLETE!!!!!

Mandate of Heaven

Great Wall

Grand Canal

Dynasty

Sundial

Acupuncture

Woodblock Print

Porcelain

Gunpowder

Compass

What is India's Culture Like Today?

Lhaso (Hello from eastern India!)

We have learned about a major part of India’s culture today, the religion. Today we are going to learn about other main features of India’s culture today by doing our Gallery Walk.

DO NOW: Take out your homework from last night, the Venn Diagram. With your group, talk about what you put down in each section. If a group member has something that you do not have, add it on to your homework. If a group member has something that isn't correct, have them change it!

CLASSWORK: 2.6 India Culture Today in eBackpack.

HOMEWORK: India Review Sheet in eBackpack

How are Hinduism and Buddhism Similar/Different?

namaskār! (In the Marathi dialect in India, they say a variation of Namaste!)

Last week, we learned about 2 major religions that began in India. Both religions are popular religions today and have widely shaped the people of India and Asia. Today we are going to look at the similarities and differences between the two religions.

DO NOW: Answer the following questions

1.  List the name of the four different levels of the Hindu Caste System and which job each level had.

2.  How were the castes kept distinct (seperated) from one another?

3. What is reincarnation?

CLASSWORK: 2.6 Comparing Religions in eBackpack.

HOMEWORK: Comparing Religions Homework in eBackpack. Fill in the Venn Diagram comparing “Buddhism” with “Hinduism.” You should have at least 8 sentences on your paper, and their need to be at least 2 sentences in each section.

India Quiz on Monday!!

What is Buddhism and What do Buddhists Believe?

kemon acho?! (In Bangladesh, they do not have a word for Hello. Instead they ask How are you?)

Wednesday we started to learn about a major religion that began in India, Hinduism. Today we are going to look at another religion that began in India. Like I said, religion is very important to the Indian culture. That is why it is so important to learn about both of these interesting religions.

DO NOW: Define the following words: 
1. Reincarnation
2. Sanskrit
3. Karma
4. How were the different castes (classes) kept distinct from each other?

CLASSWORK: 2.4 Buddhism in eBackpack.

HOMEWORK: Create vocabulary flashcards on the gFlash+ app for the following words. Use Asia Vocabulary. DO NOT USE GOOGLE!!!!!! I WILL NOT COUNT IT AS COMPLETE!!!!!

Missionary
Fasting

Meditation

Nirvana

Monsoons

Colony

Urbanization

What is Hinduism and What do Hindus Believe?

Asalaam Aleikum! (In Pakistan, many people are muslim and speak Arabic)

To truly understand India’s culture, you have to understand their religion. Religion is a very important part of Indian life. There are many religions that began in India that are still around today. One of these religions, Hinduism, is the 3^rd most common religion in the world. Today we are going to learn about the religion of Hinduism and how it shaped the Indian culture.

DO NOW: Go up to Mrs. Moore and get a slip. Then, take your things and move to the appropriate table. Grab a classwork from the table and answer the first 2 questions. Use the board to help you.

CLASSWORK: 2.3 Hinduism. Mrs. Moore will pass out a copy. We will be simulating a Hindu society while we learn about the religion that shaped it.

Use the website https://sites.google.com/site/worldreligionsforkids/home/hinduism to complete the classwork.

HOMEWORK: none

How does Ancient India Still Influence Us Today?

Sat Sri Akal! (Hello from the Sikhs using the Punjabi dialect)

Yesterday we made our map of Asia. There are so many amazing geographical features in this area. Today we are going to begin our first country of India. India’s history is very unique and complex. India has created some of the most amazing achievements that the world has ever seen, and that are still widely used today. Today we are going to look more into the many achievements that ancient Indians created and discovered.

DO NOW: Answer the following questions

1. What are the 2 major rivers in India?

2. What is found in between India and China? Do you think that is helpful or no? Why?

3. Where do you think most people in India live?

CLASSWORK: 2.2 Indian Achievements in the eBackpack.

If you need to finish the work at home, use Sheets at India Achievement Stations in eBackpack

HOMEWORK: Current Events due TOMORROW

What Are the Key Geographical Features in Asia?

Namaste! (Hello in the Hindi language!)

Today we begin our next adventure in Social Studies class. We will be exploring the diverse continent of Asia. There are many different cultures, languages, and traditions in Asia. However, before we begin our exploration of this amazing area, we first need to create a map to show us where we will be travelling to.

DO NOW: Delete gFlash+ App. Downlaod a new app Flashcards. (It is free. It looks like a game controller in blue, green, and orange).

CLASSWORK: Mrs. Moore will pass out 2 .1 Map of Asia. 

Use the directions and websites below to complete the map.

Outline and label in Blue:

- Indus River          - Ganges River          - Huang He River (or Yellow River)

- Chang Jiang River (or Yangtse River)    - Indian Ocean            - South China Sea

Use Website = Rivers and Plateaus

Color Area and Label in Red:

- Tibetan Plateau

Use Website = Rivers and Plateaus

Color Area and Label in Brown:

- Himalayas                        - East and West Ghats

Use Website = Mountains

Draw a Black Triangle and Label:

- Mt. Everest

Use Website = Mountains

Color in Green:

- The area that is considered Humid Subtroptical and Humid Continental.

Use Website = Farmland

Color Area and Label in Yellow:

- Gobi Desert            - Taklimakan Desert            - Thar Desert

Use Website = Deserts

Label in Black or Pencil: Countries (DO NOT COLOR IN):

- India           - Bangladesh           - Pakistan           - Nepal           - Bhutan

- Sri Lanka    - Myanmar              - Thailand           - Laos            - Cambodia

- Vietnam      - China                    - Mongolia         - Korea           - Japan

- Taiwan

Use Website = Countries

HOMEWORK: Create vocabulary flashcards on the gFlash+ app for the following words. Use the Asia Vocabulary in eBackpack. DO NOT USE GOOGLE!!!!!! I WILL NOT COUNT IT AS COMPLETE!!!!!

Sanskrit

Metallurgy

Hindu-Arabic Numerals

Inoculation

Astronomy
Reincarnation
Karma
Caste System 

India Review Sheet

jay jay (This is an informal greeting from the Gujarati dialect of India.)

Today we are studying for your India quiz tomorrow. There is no DO NOW. Start right away on the classwork.

CLASSWORK: India Review Sheet in the Assignments folder.

HOMEWORK: Finish Review sheet if it was not completed in class. Study for India quiz tomorrow or monday!

Who Controlled Ancient India?

Vanakkam! (This is how you say hellow in Tamil, a dialect in India.)

Yesterday we made our map of Asia. There are so many amazing geographical features in this area. Today we are going to begin our first country of India. India’s history is very unique and complex. India has created some of the most amazing achievements that the world has ever seen, and that are still widely used today. However, before we can learn about the culture of India, we have to learn about their past. Today we will be looking at the people from India’s past to see what they have in common, and what that might tell us about India today.

DO NOW: Answer the following questions

1. What are the 2 major rivers in India?

2. What is found in between India and China? Do you think that is helpful or no? Why?

3. Where do you think most people in India live?

CLASSWORK: 2.2 Indian Empires in the Assignments folder. Each group will be given a different empire from Ancient India, your group will learn about them and answer the questions that go with it.

HOMEWORK: Current Events Essay due Tomorrow!