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By popular request, we will be learning more about Asia this week.  Before we talk about issues, let’s take a look at what is Asia and do some exploration.  These three web sites will help you complete your first tasks.

Choose which region of Asia you would like to explore.  Check in with your teacher before you start because spots are limited.

Task 1 Description:  Summarize the information you discovered about the region that you have chosen using one of the following formats: paragraph, outline, bullet-list, bubble (semantic map).  Choose the graphic organizer provided or develop one of your own.

Task 1 Assessment: A. Clarity of the information, organization (4 points); B. Completeness of information (4 points). (8 points possible)

Task 1 Web Resource: Natural History on the Net: Asia

Task 2 Description: Label all of the countries in your region of Asia on the map provided.  Be neat.

Task 2 Assessment: A. Completeness (4 points); B. Neatness (4 points).  (8 points possible)

Task 2 Web Resource: National Geographic Map Machine

Task 3 Description:  Choose one or more countries from your region.  You will be preparing travel brochures (separate brochures for each country).  First, decide what criteria would be important for travelers to the country (countries) to know. Once your list of criteria is complete, review it with a teacher.  You must have a minimum of six (6) criteria you are including in your travel brochure.

Task 3 Assessment: Choice of criteria for the travel brochure (4 points possible).

Task 3 Web Resource:  National Geographic: Country Information

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