Southern and Eastern Asia

The geography of Asia, specifically India and China, will be explored in this unit in order to determine the regional geography, including climate, population and resources, and its effects on the people and culture. Students will be exposed to modern economies and cultural practices. The fundamental origins and beliefs of Hinduism and Buddhism, as well as Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism will be examined. Important historical leaders and events will be highlighted throughout the study of India and China.

India

MONSOON ASSIGNMENT (from Teams)
With your group members, choose a question below to answer through research. Present your research in the form of a poster. Make your poster appealing, neat, creative in order present your information. Be sure to cite your sources using citefast.com. You will be assessed on how well you Gather Sources, Use Evidence to Communicate your Theory/Answer and how well you Understand the Content.

Your poster will be posted in the hallway for all to see :)

In order to prepare for this assignment- watch the video here:

https://safeyoutube.net/w/o3c0

Possible Monsoon Questions:

- What is the effect of monsoons on the Indian people? The environment? The economy?

-How has climate change affected or changed the monsoon cycles?

-What causes Indian monsoons? What causes monsoons in other parts of the world? How are Indian monsoons similar or different from other monsoons?

-What's the difference between Indian summer and winter monsoons? What happens if they don't occur?

-Monsoons can be positive of negative- how can they be both? How can people of India adapt to the monsoons? What suggestions can you come up with for how the people of India can deal with and/or adapt to the monsoons?

-In your opinion, does a monsoon affect (both positive and negative) an urban area or rural area more?

Possible Sources:

http://harbur.region10ct.org/for_staff/t_w_s/mrs_lisa_melingonis/southern_and_eastern_asia

https://scied.ucar.edu/docs/where-monsoons-are-found

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/12/091215121049.htm

https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/story?id=6980007&page=1

https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/monsoon/

https://scied.ucar.edu/docs/monsoons-impact-people

https://www.thoughtco.com/what-is-a-monsoon-3444088

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/03/070308121808.htm

https://www.skymetweather.com/content/agriculture-and-economy/dependency-of-indian-agriculture-on-monsoon/

https://www.livemint.com/Politics/8uEG83zO2O5KD6TJvh4FwI/Why-the-monsoon-is-so-important-for-the-Indian-economy.html