South Asia Sketch Maps

1. Log into the cloud- then open "Google Apps for Students."
2. Turn to pages 264-265 in the book.
3.  Sketch 2 maps- A political map, and a physical map.
4.  Open the following document for a list of things that need to be on each map:
https://drive.google.com/a/austinisd.org/file/d/0B1MUdxetj8MAdjZyVVVhcjZBZTg/view?usp=sharing

5.  Answer the following questions:
Which areas are probably the most densely populated?  Why?
Which areas are probably the least densely populated?  Why?
Which areas would you think are most affected by extreme weather?  Why?
If you had to choose where to live on the map, where would it be?  Why?  (Think about access to water, elevation, etc...)

Hinduism - Key Points and Symbols

Hinduism - Key Points and Symbols

1.  Get out your "Basic Hindu Beliefs" graphic oganizer.
2.  Use the following website to find key points about each belief.  The "CONCEPTS" tab is very helpful.  http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/hinduism/
3.  Create a symbol for each belief.
4.  The Sub will pass out 21.C - "Brainstorming Ideas for a Mandala of Hindu Beliefs."  Complete this side with 3 questions FIRST.
5.  Then- flip the paper over and complete your Mandala- there are colored pencils at the front of the class.  One symbol goes in each section of the Mandala, arranged in a way that shows how the beliefs relate to each other.
6.  The Mandala is due Friday/Tuesday

The Nacirema

Today we will look at a culture called the Nacirema.  Please read the article http://www.sfu.ca/~palys/Miner-1956-BodyRitualAmongTheNacirema.pdf
and answer the following questions:

1.  Where do the Nacirema live?
2.  What is the Nacirema's belief about the human body?
3.  How is wealth measured?
4.  What is the most important part of the shrine room? What is kept there?
5.  What happens to the charm after it has served its purpose?
6.  Where does the holy water come from?
7.  What do the Nacirema do to their mouths several times a day?
8.  Why do adults willingly go to the holy mouth man?
9.  What daily bodily ritual is performed only by men?
10.  What is the medicine men's special temple?
11.  Why do the Nacirema allow parts of their body to be cut out?

Migration Part 2

Today's lesson involves learning about the stories of refugees.

Go to the website: http://www.unhcr.org/refugeeday/stories/  (you can copy and paste)

Select a refugee and read their story, then respond to Immigration Study Cases...

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1psEBDmNev0CAhnVbz9ZlW6MYqmrFNZ_lo_xb3tWEj-w

(You may have to click at the top where it says "open with google docs")

Migration Part 1

Today's lesson involves investigating an interactive map.

Go to the website:  http://www.iom.int/world-migration (you can copy and paste to your browser)

When you click on a country, it will show you how many migrants come to/from the country and where they go/come from.  The In/Out switch is at the top.

Once you click on a country, you can hover over any other place on the map to see how many people go to/from your selected country.

Migration Flow Interactive Map Questions:

Directions: Observe the international migration, 2015 map and find patterns in migration.

1. What country hosts the largest population of migrants? What other countries also host a very large population of migrants (List at least 3)?

2. Why do you think these countries attract, or “pull” migrants? (List at least one economic, political, and social reason)

3. List 3 countries that host a very small population of migrants?

4. Why do you think these countries lose or”push” away migrants? (Again—think about economic, political, and social reasons)

5. Name 2 countries that are taking in more than 250,000 migrants.

6. Based on what you observe in the map, can you make any hypotheses about migratory relationships between countries? State and defend at least one hypothesis. (EX: It is probable that Country A takes in many migrants from Country B because they are very close geographically. The maps also show that Country A is gaining migrants, while B is losing migrants).