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
Additional Resources
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)
Here’s Why China’s One-Child Policy Was A Good Thing (Source: Boston Globe)
Debate Schedule
Friday 3/16 - Introduce project, get into groups (assign roles) and choose an option
Monday 3/19 - Continue debate preparation
Tuesday 3/20 - Complete debate preparation
Wednesday 3/21 - Debate begins, groups make opening statements, continues with rounds of questioning
Thursday - 3/22 - SNOW DAY
Friday 3/23 - Debate concludes with final rounds of questioning and closing statements
Humanities 7 – Homework – Mar 16
Today in class, students assessed their knowledge of the unit vocabulary and the names of countries in Monsoon Asia by taking the Unit 5 Quiz. After the quiz, in the remaining class time students were introduced to the goals of the One Child Policy Debate and groups began to assign roles and tasks.
China One Child Policy Debate Overview
China One Child Policy Debate Preparation
Homework - Continue working on the Debate Preparation Handout by completing the sections not already finished. The handout must be completed by Tuesday in-class for credit.
Humanities 7 – Homework – Mar 15
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
Homework - Make sure to complete both assignments for credit tonight (each is worth a HW stamp):
p. 36 - 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.
p. 37 - Complete the World Population History Timeline Investigation, using the link above from worldpopulationhistory.org
Reminder - Study for the closed-notebook quiz on Friday 3/16 on the Unit 5 Vocabulary and the countries of Monsoon Asia (map).
Humanities 7 – World Population History [Video]
World Population from Population Education on Vimeo.
Humanities 7 – Homework – Mar 12
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
Homework - p. 34 - 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 3/16 on the Unit 5 Vocabulary and the countries of Monsoon Asia (map).
Humanities 7 – Homework – Mar 9
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
Homework - p. 32 - On a separate sheet of paper taped on to page 32 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 7
Today in class, students previewed the vocabulary and key concepts of Monsoon Asia by completing a vocabulary chart and blank of the region.
Homework - There are two parts to tonight's HW, please make sure to complete BOTH for credit:
p. 30 - Complete the Unit 5 Vocabulary Chart by illustrating your understanding of the word and definition, make sure it is neat and colorful.
p. 31 - Complete the Blank Map of Monsoon Asia by filling in the country names (#25-47 ONLY)
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