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After completing the notes on the religions of Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism, students worked with a partner to create a collage. All students had to include 5 pictures or symbols for each religion, 3 paraphrased quotes for each religion, and at least 5 words or phrases for each religion. Students worked on this activity for the remainder [...]
Happy Renaissance Wednesday!
Students were introduced to the three Chinese belief systems of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism. Can you remember which one of the belief systems is a religion? BUDDHISM!!! Students read about each of the belief systems with a partner and took an individual set of notes. Some partner pairs began working on their mini character [...]
Today, we completed our lesson on environmental issues affecting Asia. Students played a game of “Hot Seat”. Here is a little info about the game…students answered questions that were on the power point screen based on the number that was on the bottom of their chair! It kept students on their toes! Afterwards, we discussed the [...]
Today, students learned about environmental issues in Asia. We discussed everything from pollution in the Yangtze river to the Green Revolution in India. Students saw many pictures depicting the conditions in Asia. People in these areas even have birth defects due to the pollution. After the power point presentation, students had an opportunity to work [...]
Gandhi was a true man of time. We learned today that we wanted equality for all, no matter your religion, class, or race. Students learned that Gandhi did not just help the people of India. His travels took him to England as well as South Africa. In South Africa, Gandhi helped to end the discrimination [...]
Today, students learned about the history of India, including the Amritsar Massacre and the Salt March. We also discussed the issue India and Pakistan have with Kashmere. Both countries claim the area as their territory, so it gets a little interesting! Students also viewed a video featuring the “big points” in Indian history. During the [...]
On April 27th, the seventh grade will be taking a field trip to the Tennessee Aqaurium. The cost is $30 which includes admission into the aquarium and the I-Max theater. Students will need to pack a lunch to take with them. Buses will leave at 9am and return at 5:30 pm. More details will come [...]
Students continued thier study on the Caste System of India today. We learned that in current day India the Caste System is in place; although not legally. The untouchables are referred to as Dalits. Students saw the different levels of the Castes and the classifications of each one. We learned that each caste is represented by a [...]
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