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Grade 8, Social Studies Std 8.2: Identifying landforms and climate regions in China

Lesson Plans: In What Ways is South Asia's Location Important to an Understanding of the Region? In this lesson, students will locate and identify the characteristics of the region's geography, discuss how location and physical characteristics have influenced intra- regional and inter-regional contacts, and will hypothesize the importance of location as a geographic theme and determine if South Asia's location makes it important. To What Extent Has Geographic Diversity Contributed to Cultural Diversity? In this lesson, students will identify and discuss the relationship between geographic diversity and cultural diversity in South Asia, examine examples of how geographic isolation has fostered cultural isolation, and determine the extent to which geographic diversity has led to cultural diversity. Monsoon Winds to the "Land of Gold This integrated unit introduces students to the trading networks and geographic factors that influenced the maritime spice trade from Southeast Asia to the Roman Empire and Han China during the period 100 BC to 100 AD. Students work in cooperative groups in a series of activities to learn how the ancient world was unified by this sea trade.

Resources: Maps to Support the Study of History - 6th to 18th Centuries Here is a set of thirty maps that support the study of world history from the 6th century to the 18th century, from the fall of Rome to the expansion of Russia. BuddhaNet This is an interesting and broad site that includes Qs and As, historical background, vivid images, and more. Mauryan and Gupta This site contains an Interactive map of the Mauryan and Gupta empires, 321 B.C. - 550 A.D. World Cultures to 1500: India This site offers clear and informative lecture notes, maps, a photo gallery, timelines, links to relevant sites, and more. Click Contents. Harappa This is a very helpful site for learning about the Indus Valley and the Indus culture. Eightfold Path This site contains a concise explanation of Eightfold Path. India & China This site provides helpful comparisons and background information on India and China.
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