World Language Cross Cultural Studies

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

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WORLD LANGUAGE/

CROSS CULTURAL STUDIES

Cumulative Progress Indicators	Major Outcome	Assessments/Materials/Strategies
6.6.12, 7.2A	All students will acquire geographical understanding by studying Canada in spatial terms.	Textbooks: •World Geography & Culture Globe Fearon Publishing •World Geography & Cultures: Pearson AGS Globe Publishing Workbooks: •Create A City, Educational Insights •Create A Country, Educational Insights •Canada: A Cultural Resource Guide, Milken Publishers Internet Resources: • www.geography.about.com • www.wikipedia.com • www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook • www.infoplease.com • www.google.com (Search - historical timelines, culture, government) Activities: • Develop and create a brochure • Develop and create political cartoons • Book report on historical figures • Create a board game • Create “endangered animal” baseball cards • Design and create traditional clothing • Coordinate a cultural “day”; include food, clothes, etc. • Create a “Jeopardy” game comparing religious, political and economic standards • Keep a “current events” log Create a time line of important contributions from lost culture Create a post card Complete specific web quests Celebrate heritage months Assessments: • Chapter Tests and Quizzes as per NJ CCCS • Book Reports • Research Projects • Presentations
6.6.12, 7.2A	All students will acquire geographical understanding by studying the environment and society of Canada.
6.5.8, 7.2A	Students will acquire historical understanding of political and diplomatic ideas, forces, and institutes of Canada.
6.5.2, 7.2A	Students will acquire historical understanding of economic forces, ideas, and institutions of Canada.
6.2.4., 7.2A	Students will acquire historical understanding of societal ideas, forces, and institutions of Canada.
7.2B	Students will acquire knowledge and understanding of Canadian culture by determining verbal and non-verbal customs, heritage, and tradition.
7.2B	Students will acquire knowledge of Canadian culture though a variety of artworks, literature, music and food.
7.2C	Students will acquire knowledge and recognize the contributions made by Canada to the world in terms of products and practices.
7.2C	Students will acquire knowledge and recognize contemporary issues of a political, religious, and economic and military notion.

Cumulative Progress Indicators	Major Outcome	Assessments/Materials/Strategies
6.7, 7.2A	All students will acquire geographical understanding by studying Central America in spatial terms.	Textbooks: •World Geography & Culture Globe Fearon Publishing •World Geography & Cultures: Pearson AGS Globe Publishing Workbooks: •Create A City, Educational Insights •Create A Country, Educational Insights Internet Resources: • www.geography.about.com • www.wikipedia.com • www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook • www.infoplease.com • www.google.com (Search - historical timelines, culture, government) Activities: • Develop and create a brochure • Develop and create political cartoons • Book report on historical figures • Create a board game • Create “endangered animal” baseball cards • Design and create traditional clothing • Coordinate a cultural “day”; include food, clothes, etc. • Create a “Jeopardy” game comparing religious, political and economic standards • Keep a “current events” log Create a time line of important contributions from lost culture Create a post card Complete specific web quests Celebrate heritage months Assessments: • Chapter Tests and Quizzes as per NJ CCCS • Book Reports • Research Projects • Presentations
6.8, 7.2A	All students will acquire geographical understanding by studying the environment and society of Central America.
6.3, 7.2A	Students will acquire historical understanding of political and diplomatic ideas, forces, and institutes of Central America.
6.6, 7.2A	Students will acquire historical understanding of economic forces, ideas, and institutions of Central America.
6.4, 7.2A	Students will acquire historical understanding of societal ideas, forces, and institutions of Central America.
7.2B	Students will acquire knowledge and understanding of Central American culture by determining verbal and non-verbal customs, heritage, and tradition.
7.2B	Students will acquire knowledge of Central American culture though a variety of artworks, literature, music and food.
7.2C	Students will acquire knowledge and recognize the contributions made by Central America to the world in terms of products and practices.
7.2C	Students will acquire knowledge and recognize contemporary issues at a political, religious, and economic and military notion.

Cumulative Progress Indicators	Major Outcome	Assessments/Materials/Strategies
6.7, 7.2A	All students will acquire geographical understanding by studying South America in spatial terms.	Textbooks: •World Geography & Culture Globe Fearon Publishing •World Geography & Cultures: Pearson AGS Globe Publishing Workbooks: •Create A City, Educational Insights •Create A Country, Educational Insights •Mexico: A Cultural Resource Guide, Milken Publishers Internet Resources: • www.geography.about.com • www.wikipedia.com • www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook • www.infoplease.com • www.google.com (Search - historical timelines, culture, government) Activities: • Develop and create a brochure • Develop and create political cartoons • Book report on historical figures • Create a board game • Create “endangered animal” baseball cards • Design and create traditional clothing • Coordinate a cultural “day”; include food, clothes, etc. • Create a “Jeopardy” game comparing religious, political and economic standards • Keep a “current events” log Create a time line of important contributions from lost culture Create a post card Complete specific web quests Celebrate heritage months Assessments: • Chapter Tests and Quizzes as per NJ CCCS • Book Reports • Research Projects • Presentations
6.8, 7.2A	All students will acquire geographical understanding by studying the environment and society of South America.
6.3, 7.2A	Students will acquire historical understanding of political and diplomatic ideas, forces, and institutes of South America.
6.6, 7.2A	Students will acquire historical understanding of economic forces, ideas, and institutions of South America.
6.4, 7.2A	Students will acquire historical understanding of societal ideas, forces, and institutions of South America.
7.2B	Students will acquire knowledge and understanding of South American culture by determining verbal and non-verbal customs, heritage, and tradition.
7.2B	Students will acquire knowledge of South American culture though a variety of artworks, literature, music and food.
7.2C	Students will acquire knowledge and recognize the contributions made by South America to the world in terms of products and practices.
7.2C	Students will acquire knowledge and recognize contemporary issues at a political, religious, and economic and military notion.

Cumulative Progress Indicators	Major Outcome	Assessments/Materials/Strategies
6.7, 7.2A	All students will acquire geographical understanding by studying Scandinavia in spatial terms.	Textbooks: •World Geography & Culture Globe Fearon Publishing •World Geography & Cultures: Pearson AGS Globe Publishing Workbooks: •Create A City, Educational Insights •Create A Country, Educational Insights •Sweden: A Cultural Resource Guide, Milken Publishers Internet Resources: • www.geography.about.com • www.wikipedia.com • www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook • www.infoplease.com • www.google.com (Search - historical timelines, culture, government) Activities: • Develop and create a brochure • Develop and create political cartoons • Book report on historical figures • Create a board game • Create “endangered animal” baseball cards • Design and create traditional clothing • Coordinate a cultural “day”; include food, clothes, etc. • Create a “Jeopardy” game comparing religious, political and economic standards • Keep a “current events” log Create a time line of important contributions from lost culture Create a post card Complete specific web quests Celebrate heritage months Assessments: • Chapter Tests and Quizzes as per NJ CCCS • Book Reports • Research Projects • Presentations
6.8, 7.2A	All students will acquire geographical understanding by studying the environment and society of Scandinavia.
6.3, 7.2A	Students will acquire historical understanding of political and diplomatic ideas, forces, and institutes of Scandinavia.
6.6, 7.2A	Students will acquire historical understanding of economic forces, ideas, and institutions of Scandinavia.
6.4, 7.2A	Students will acquire historical understanding of societal ideas, forces, and institutions of Scandinavia.
7.2B	Students will acquire knowledge and understanding of Scandinavian culture by determining verbal and non-verbal customs, heritage, and tradition.
7.2B	Students will acquire knowledge of Scandinavian culture though a variety of artworks, literature, music and food.
7.2C	Students will acquire knowledge and recognize the contributions made by Scandinavia to the world in terms of products and practices.
7.2	Students will acquire knowledge and recognize contemporary issues at a political, religious, and economic and military notion.

Cumulative Progress Indicators	Major Outcome	Assessments/Materials/Strategies
6.7, 7.2A	All students will acquire geographical understanding by studying Russia in spatial terms.	Textbooks: •World Geography & Culture Globe Fearon Publishing •World Geography & Cultures: Pearson AGS Globe Publishing Workbooks: •Create A City, Educational Insights •Create A Country, Educational Insights •Russia: A Cultural Resource Guide, Milken Publishers Internet Resources: • www.geography.about.com • www.wikipedia.com • www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook • www.infoplease.com • www.google.com (Search - historical timelines, culture, government) Activities: • Develop and create a brochure • Develop and create political cartoons • Book report on historical figures • Create a board game • Create “endangered animal” baseball cards • Design and create traditional clothing • Coordinate a cultural “day”; include food, clothes, etc. • Create a “Jeopardy” game comparing religious, political and economic standards • Keep a “current events” log Create a time line of important contributions from lost culture Create a post card Complete specific web quests Celebrate heritage months Assessments: • Chapter Tests and Quizzes as per NJ CCCS • Book Reports • Research Projects • Presentations
6.8, 7.2A	All students will acquire geographical understanding by studying the environment and society of Russia.
6.3, 7.2A	Students will acquire historical understanding of political and diplomatic ideas, forces, and institutes of Russia.
6.6, 7.2A	Students will acquire historical understanding of economic forces, ideas, and institutions of Russia.
6.4, 7.2A	Students will acquire historical understanding of societal ideas, forces, and institutions of Russia.
7.2B	Students will acquire knowledge and understanding of Russian culture by determining verbal and non-verbal customs, heritage, and tradition.
7.2B	Students will acquire knowledge of Russian culture though a variety of artworks, literature, music and food.
7.2C	Students will acquire knowledge and recognize the contributions made by Russia to the world in terms of products and practices.
7.2C	Students will acquire knowledge and recognize contemporary issues at a political, religious, and economic and military notion.

Cumulative Progress Indicators	Major Outcome	Assessments/Materials/Strategies
6.7, 7.2A	All students will acquire geographical understanding by studying China in spatial terms.	Textbooks: •World Geography & Culture Globe Fearon Publishing •World Geography & Cultures: Pearson AGS Globe Publishing Workbooks: •Create A City, Educational Insights •Create A Country, Educational Insights Internet Resources: • www.geography.about.com • www.wikipedia.com • www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook • www.infoplease.com • www.google.com (Search - historical timelines, culture, government) Activities: • Develop and create a brochure • Develop and create political cartoons • Book report on historical figures • Create a board game • Create “endangered animal” baseball cards • Design and create traditional clothing • Coordinate a cultural “day”; include food, clothes, etc. • Create a “Jeopardy” game comparing religious, political and economic standards • Keep a “current events” log Create a time line of important contributions from lost culture Create a post card Complete specific web quests Celebrate heritage months Assessments: • Chapter Tests and Quizzes as per NJ CCCS • Book Reports • Research Projects • Presentations
6.8, 7.2A	All students will acquire geographical understanding by studying the environment and society of China.
6.3, 7.2A	Students will acquire historical understanding of political and diplomatic ideas, forces, and institutes of China.
6.6, 7.2A	Students will acquire historical understanding of economic forces, ideas, and institutions of China.
6.4, 7.2A	Students will acquire historical understanding of societal ideas, forces, and institutions of China.
7.2B	Students will acquire knowledge and understanding of Chinese culture by determining verbal and non-verbal customs, heritage, and tradition.
7.2B	Students will acquire knowledge of Chinese culture though a variety of artworks, literature, music and food.
7.2C	Students will acquire knowledge and recognize the contributions made by China to the world in terms of products and practices.
7.2C	Students will acquire knowledge and recognize contemporary issues at a political, religious, and economic and military notion.

Cumulative Progress Indicators	Major Outcome	Assessments/Materials/Strategies
6.7, 7.2A	All students will acquire geographical understanding by studying Japan in spatial terms.	Textbooks: •World Geography & Culture Globe Fearon Publishing •World Geography & Cultures: Pearson AGS Globe Publishing Workbooks: •Create A City, Educational Insights •Create A Country, Educational Insights •Japan: A Cultural Resource Guide, Milken Publishers Internet Resources: • www.geography.about.com • www.wikipedia.com • www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook • www.infoplease.com • www.google.com (Search - historical timelines, culture, government) Activities: • Develop and create a brochure • Develop and create political cartoons • Book report on historical figures • Create a board game • Create “endangered animal” baseball cards • Design and create traditional clothing • Coordinate a cultural “day”; include food, clothes, etc. • Create a “Jeopardy” game comparing religious, political and economic standards • Keep a “current events” log Create a time line of important contributions from lost culture Create a post card Complete specific web quests Celebrate heritage months Assessments: • Chapter Tests and Quizzes as per NJ CCCS • Book Reports • Research Projects • Presentations
6.8, 7.2A	All students will acquire geographical understanding by studying the environment and society of Japan.
6.3, 7.2A	Students will acquire historical understanding of political and diplomatic ideas, forces, and institutes of Japan.
6.6, 7.2A	Students will acquire historical understanding of economic forces, ideas, and institutions of Japan.
6.4, 7.2A	Students will acquire historical understanding of societal ideas, forces, and institutions of Japan.
7.2B	Students will acquire knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture by determining verbal and non-verbal customs, heritage, and tradition.
7.2B	Students will acquire knowledge of Japanese culture though a variety of artworks, literature, music and food.
7.2C	Students will acquire knowledge and recognize the contributions made by Japan to the world in terms of products and practices.
7.2C	Students will acquire knowledge and recognize contemporary issues at a political, religious, and economic and military notion.

Cumulative Progress Indicators	Major Outcome	Assessments/Materials/Strategies
6.7, 7.2A	All students will acquire geographical understanding by studying Australia in spatial terms.	Textbooks: •World Geography & Culture Globe Fearon Publishing •World Geography & Cultures: Pearson AGS Globe Publishing Workbooks: •Create A City, Educational Insights •Create A Country, Educational Insights •Australia: A Cultural Resource Guide, Milken Publishers Internet Resources: • www.geography.about.com • www.wikipedia.com • www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook • www.infoplease.com • www.google.com (Search - historical timelines, culture, government) Activities: • Develop and create a brochure • Develop and create political cartoons • Book report on historical figures • Create a board game • Create “endangered animal” baseball cards • Design and create traditional clothing • Coordinate a cultural “day”; include food, clothes, etc. • Create a “Jeopardy” game comparing religious, political and economic standards • Keep a “current events” log Create a time line of important contributions from lost culture Create a post card Complete specific web quests Celebrate heritage months Assessments: • Chapter Tests and Quizzes as per NJ CCCS • Book Reports • Research Projects • Presentations
6.8, 7.2A	All students will acquire geographical understanding by studying the environment and society of Australia.
6.3, 7.2A	Students will acquire historical understanding of political and diplomatic ideas, forces, and institutes of Australia.
6.6, 7.2A	Students will acquire historical understanding of economic forces, ideas, and institutions of Australia.
6.4, 7.2A	Students will acquire historical understanding of societal ideas, forces, and institutions of Australia.
7.2B	Students will acquire knowledge and understanding of Australian culture by determining verbal and non-verbal customs, heritage, and tradition.
7.2B	Students will acquire knowledge of Australian culture though a variety of artworks, literature, music and food.
7.2C	Students will acquire knowledge and recognize the contributions made by Australia to the world in terms of products and practices
7.2C	Students will acquire knowledge and recognize contemporary issues at a political, religious, and economic and military notion.

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