Humanities 7 – Unit 5 China One Child Policy Debate

Unit 5 - China's One Child Policy Debate

In this unit, you will consider the implications of China’s “One Child Policy.” The one-child policy has its supporters and its opponents. On which side do you stand? In this debate you will examine several documents. The documents cannot tell the whole story, but they do provide an introduction. As a group you will present a recommendation to the President of the Communist Party, and ultimately answer the question – China’s one-child policy: Was it a good idea?

Downloads/Handouts

 China One Child Policy Debate Overview

 China's One Child Policy Debate Preparation

 China One Child Policy Debate Committee Sheet

 Debate Preparation Documents

Additional Resources

 World of 7 Billion 

 Seven Billion and Counting Background Reading (Source: World of 7 Billion)

 Democracy, Authoritarian Capitalism, and China: Crash Course [Video]

 Population, Sustainability and Malthus: Crash Course [Video]

 How China's One-Child Policy Led To Forced Abortions, 30 Million Bachelors (Source: WBUR)

 Bringing an End to a Senseless Policy (Source: New York Times)

 Here’s Why China’s One-Child Policy Was A Good Thing (Source: Boston Globe)

 How China’s One-Child Policy Backfired Disastrously (Source: National Geographic)

Debate Schedule

Thursday 3/21 - Introduce project, get into groups (assign roles) and choose an option

Friday 3/22 - Continue debate preparation

Monday 3/25 - Complete debate preparation

Tuesday 3/26 - Debate 1 begins (groups make opening/closing statements and questioning/defending)

Wednesday 3/27 - Debate 2 begins (groups make opening/closing statements and questioning/defending)

Thursday - 3/28 - Debate 3 begins (groups make opening/closing statements and questioning/defending)

Humanities 7 – Homework – Mar 13

Today in class, students assessed their knowledge of countries in Monsoon Asia by taking a map quiz. After the quiz, students participated in a discussion of some of the challenges that our world's growing population poses to the Earth from what they have learned from their homework and classwork over the last two days.

 Background On China's One Child Policy

Homework - p. 32 - Read the article on the background on China’s One Child Policy, and on a separate sheet of paper respond to the questions in complete sentences (DUE MONDAY).

Humanities 7 – Homework – Mar 12

Today in class, students expanded their understanding of the challenges of population growth by analyzing maps and completing a four corners debate activity.

 World Population History Timeline and Map

 World Population History Timeline Investigation Handout

 Background On China's One Child Policy

 Monsoon Asia Map Practice Game

Homework - Make sure to complete both assignments for credit (each is worth a HW stamp):

p. 32 - Read the article on the background on China’s One Child Policy, and on a separate sheet of paper respond to the questions in complete sentences (DUE MONDAY).

p. 33 - Complete the World Population History Timeline Investigation, using the link above from worldpopulationhistory.org (DUE TOMORROW).

Reminder - Study for the closed-notebook quiz on Friday on the countries of Monsoon Asia (map).

Humanities 7 – Homework – Mar 11

Today in class, students explained the challenges of population growth throughout history by completing a population circle activity.

 World Population History Timeline and Map

 Seven Billion and Counting Reading and Understanding Questions

 Monsoon Asia Map Practice Game

Homework - p. 30 - Read the article “Seven Billion and Counting,” annotate the article with at least eight (8) comments/questions, then complete the reflection on a separate sheet of paper in at least 10 sentences.

Reminder - Study for the closed-notebook quiz on Friday on the countries of Monsoon Asia (map).

Humanities 7 – Homework – Mar 10

Today in class, students explained the background on Monsoon Asia by completing a background investigation on the region.

 Monsoon Asia Background Investigation

 Monsoon Asia Background Reading

 Monsoon Asia Map Practice Game

Homework - p. 28 - On a separate sheet of paper taped on to page 24 write a letter to a friend explaining what you learned about Monsoon Asia in class today. Your letter must be at least 10 sentences.

Humanities 7 – Homework – Mar 9

Today in class, students previewed the vocabulary and key concepts of Monsoon Asia by completing a vocabulary chart and blank of the region.

 Unit 5 Vocabulary Chart

 Blank Map of Monsoon Asia

Homework - There are two parts to tonight's HW, please make sure to complete BOTH for credit:

p. 26 - Complete the Unit 5 Vocabulary Chart by illustrating your understanding of the word and definition, make sure it is neat and colorful.

p. 27 - Complete the Blank Map of Monsoon Asia by filling in the country names (#25-47 ONLY)

Humanities 7 – Sample Monsoon Asia Country Research Project

Humanities 7 – Unit 5 Monsoons Asia Group Presentations

Unit 5 - Monsoon Asia Group Presentations

In this project, you will research and present on an assigned country from Monsoon Asia in teams of three or four. In this project, imagine your team has been hired by the government of a country in Monsoon Asia to present the biggest strengths and challenges of the country so that its leader can decide its next steps! The only thing is, that leader is very easily bored and confused, so your presentation must be supremely interesting, informative, and clear.

Downloads/Handouts

 Monsoon Asia Presentation Overview

 Monsoon Asia Presentation Group Worksheet

 Sample Monsoon Asia Country Research Presentation Template

 Monsoon Asia Presentation Rubric

Additional Resources

 CIA World FactBook

 World Development Data Indicators (Source: The World Bank)

 List of Featured Data Indicators (Source: The World Bank)

 Country Profile Data Sheets (Source: Encyclopedia Brittanica)

 Globalization I - Upside Crash Course [Video]

 Globalization II - Good or Bad? Crash Course [Video]

Project Schedule

Monday 4/22 - Introduce project, get into groups (assign roles) and choose a country

Tuesday 4/23 - Project work day in-class

Wednesday 4/24 - Project work day in-class

Thursday 4/25 - Project work day in-class

Friday 4/26 - Project is DUE and presentations begin!

Monday 4/29 - Presentations conclude