Overview

Unit: Made in China

7th grade: East Asia Civilization and Culture

This unit will cover the history, physical geography, and current issues facing East
Asian countries. The student will be asked to use prior knowledge to compare
government and society structure.
Standards:

SS.7.1- Students will examine the major movements, events and figures that
contributed to the development of Africa, Asia and the Southwest Pacific
from ancient civilizations to modern times by examining religious
institutions, trade and cultural interactions, political institutions, and
technological developments.

SS.7.2- Students will trace the development of different forms of government

in different historical eras and compare various contemporary political
structures in Africa, Asia, and the Southwest Pacific in terms of power,
approach to human rights, and roles of citizens.

SS.7.3- Students will explain how atmospheric and oceanic systems affect the
seasons and climate. They will understand and use technology and grid
systems to identify and locate places geographically. They will identify and
categorize the major geographic characteristics and regions of Africa, Asia
and the Southwest Pacific. They will also name and locate major physical
features, countries and major cities and will use geographic skills and
technology to examine geographic relationships within and between these
regions and the rest of the world.

SS.7.4- Students will examine the influence of physical and cultural factors
upon the economic systems found in countries of Africa, Asia and the
Southwest Pacific.

Student Goals
1. The students will be able to compare similarities and differences between
eastern and western cultures.
2. Student will be knowledgeable of current issues happening in countries in
East Asia.
3. Students will understand the importance of tradition and culture within
societies.
4. Students will be able to analyze current up-to-date articles, and provide
summaries
5. Students will understand how geological features shaped developed of
civilizations.
Prior Learning
This will be new information for many of the students. During 6th and first semester
of 7th grade the students have study the rise and fall of many ancient societies. This
should provide the students with knowledge of basic government structures, and
how communities interact.