Lesson 4: Modern Asia and Current Issues
Duration of Days: 5
Lesson Objective
I can identify major current issues facing countries in Asia (such as overpopulation, migration, poverty, political instability, and environmental challenges).
I can explain the causes of one current issue in Asia.
How do current issues in Asia affect people’s daily lives and the region’s relationship with the rest of the world?
7.Eco.13.b. Explain how improvements in productivity enhance the standard of living in a region.
7.Eco.14.a. Explain how a trade barrier has shaped global or regional trade in historical and contemporary contexts.
7.His.2.a.Describe a series of political events and developments that reflect change and continuity throughout the history of a region
7.His.9.a.Classify the kinds of historical sources used in a secondary interpretations of a globally or regionally significant event or issue
7.Civ.6.a. Describe the roles of political and economic organizations in shaping lives of individuals and groups in a region
7.Civ.13.a. Analyze the purpose, implementation, and consequences of a policy in both historical and contemporary contexts
DOK 1 - I can identify major current issues facing Asian countries.
DOK 2 - I can explain the causes of a current issue in Asia.
DOK 2 - I can describe how a current issue impacts people’s daily lives in Asia.
DOK 3 - I can analyze how geography, history, or economics contribute to current issues in Asia.
DOK 2- I can use maps, articles, or graphs to gather evidence about a current issue in Asia.
DOK 3 - can compare how different Asia countries are affected by similar current issues.
Guided instruction with guided practice
Teacher directed instruction with visual reinforcements
Group work with teacher created groups and teacher assigned tasks
Use of graphic organizers for note taking/writing assignments
Brief and frequent reviews of previously taught concepts
Project based assessment