Warm UpMarch 8, 2011

1. What would MOST LIKELY happen to the standard of living in African countries if more efforts were taken to increase literacy rates?A It would decrease.B It would not change.C There is no relationship between the two.D It would increase.

Which person below is a member of a religious group?A Savis is ChristianB Eri is Japanese.C Arnie is Asian.D Kya is Kurdish.

StandardsSS7G12 The student will analyze the diverse cultures of the people who live in Southern and Eastern Asia. b. Compare and contrast the prominent religions in Southern and Eastern Asia: Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Shintoism, and the philosophy of Confucianism.

Essential Question

What are the similarities and differences of Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Shinto, and the philosophy of Confucianism?

Brainpop

We will watch a Brainpop video entitled: Religions. After the video we will take the onscreen quiz.http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/culture/religion/

Today’s FocusHinduism/Islam

http://www.religionfacts.com/big_religion_chart.htm

The Last WordTake the word “Hinduism” or “Islam” and create a poem or story about the religion. Each letter of the word will be the starting letter for line of the poem or storyHINDUISM

Shaping Up Review 1 thing you loved about the lesson 4 ideas concepts you feel are important

3 of the most important facts you learned 1 statement that summarizes learning