East Asia (India/China/Japan)

Days 1-2 (2/18 - 2/19)

Introduction to India's First Empires

• India Map assignment
• Read and take notes -- India's First Empires (p. 189-192)

Day 3 (2/25)

The Silk Road and the effects of early trade:

• View slides 18-21 in the above slideshow
• View the following video clips and answer the attached question
• Analyze the connections between early trade networks and the ways products, ideas, and diseases are spread today. How is this similar to trade networks 2000 years ago? How is it different?

Days 4-5 (2/26 - 2/27) China Presentation Project

Day 8-9 (2/22-2/26): Overview of China

Day 10 (2/28) - Complete Map of China

Day 11 (3/1)

• Review Tang and Song China
• Crash Course -- World History #7
• Finish Text Notes from Chapter 12.2 and 12.3

Day 12 (3/2):

• Class discussion -- The Mongol Empire
• Quiz -- Han/Tang/Song China & the Mongols

Day 13 (3/5):

• Check Chapter 12.2/12.3 Notes
• Discussion -- "Wait for it....The Mongols"
• Assignment: Chapter 12.4 Questions

Day 14 -17 (3/6 - 3/9)

• Notes/Discussion of Feudal Japan
• Develop quizlet or short jeopardy style game for classmate to review material related to India, China or Japan
• Friday 3/9 -- India / China / Japan Exam