Topic/Theme:
Geopolitics in Asia
Project/Artifact:
Interactive Infographic
Essential Questions:
How do countries interact with one another?
How does their geography impact how they interact with one another?
Are countries allies or enemies?
What agreements do countries have between one another - economic, security, etc?
What resources do countries have to influence one another?
Project Description:
"Geopolitics is the study of how a country's geography (location, terrain, land size, climate, soil and raw materials) affect its foreign, economic, military policies and strategies. The word geopolitics comes from the words "geography" and "politics"." This project is to research the geopolitical relationship of two Asian countries we have visited this year and present your findings in an interactive infographic.
Project Instructions:
Identify two countries in Asia that we have visited thus far this year.
Create a list of no less than five questions to research in order to understand the geopolitical relationship between these two countries. The list could include questions that cover how the countries geography impacts their relationship with one another, how this relationship impacts their economies and their military strategies. Questions could also seek to understand the countries histories with one another, cultural connections, and political agreements.
Submit your interactive infographic and submit for feedback.
Incorporate the feedback and submit the final interactive infographic.
Upload the interactive infographic to your portfolio in chronological order with a title and date.
Outcomes:
D1.5.6-8. Determine the kinds of sources that will be helpful in answering compelling and supporting questions, taking into consideration multiple points of views represented in the sources.
D2.Eco.1.6-8. Explain how economic decisions affect the well-being of individuals, businesses, and society.
D2.Eco.14.6-8. Explain barriers to trade and how those barriers influence trade among nations.
D2.His.1.6-8. Analyze connections among events and developments in broader historical contexts.
D4.1.6-8. Construct arguments using claims and evidence from multiple sources, while acknowledging the strengths and limitations of the arguments.
Outcomes courtesy of: https://www.socialstudies.org/standards/c3