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A Web Quest in Asian History For Second Year High School

A Web Quest in Asian History For Second Year High School. INTRODUCTION.

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A Web Quest in Asian History For Second Year High School

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  1. A Web Quest in Asian History For Second Year High School

  2. INTRODUCTION Politics is the driving force in a country. Economics and sustainable development, education and growth, are all intertwined with the influence and power of politics. Although some might disagree or argue, justify and assent, there is only one thing certain: it is the backbone of any nation. And whatever kind of government and governance there might be, politics is geared on one certain thing: to continuously strive to bring its people and nation to achieve its best and full potential.

  3. TASK You will be a delegate of the first ever Asian Union conference, a group of politicians from Asia who aspire to make their countries progress by cooperative and sustainable growth. You will discuss the points and highlights of your government with the other delegates. You will also give an account of the problems and events in your nations which might be addressed with everyone’s help. After which, you will present in a panel discussion the results of your conference.

  4. PROCESS STEP 1. The Country • You will choose to be a representative from one of the countries in Asia: • South Asia • India • Bangladesh • Pakistan • East Asia • Japan • Korea • China • Southeast Asia • Philippines • Indonesia • Malaysia • Cambodia • Singapore • Southwest Asia • Iran • Iraq • Saudi Arabia • Israel

  5. South Asia • You must be knowledgeable about the political system of the following countries, and be able to identify the usual problems encountered by their government: • India • Bangladesh • Pakistan • Here are the sites on the internet to help you gather information: • http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/static/in_depth/south_asia/2002/india_pakistan/timeline/default.stm • http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/south_asia/2002/kashmir_flashpoint/default.stm • http://www.cyberbangladesh.org/politics.html • http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/country_profiles/1160598.stm

  6. East Asia • You must be knowledgeable about the political system of the following countries, and be able to identify the usual problems encountered by their government: • Japan • Korea • China • Here are the sites on the internet to help you gather information: • http://www.jref.com/society/japan_political_system.shtml • http://newton.uor.edu/Departments&Programs/AsianStudiesDept/skorea-pol.html • http://newton.uor.edu/Departments&Programs/AsianStudiesDept/japan-pol_issues.html • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_of_China • http://newton.uor.edu/Departments&Programs/AsianStudiesDept/china-prob.html

  7. Southeast Asia • You must be knowledgeable about the political system of the following countries, and be able to identify the usual problems encountered by their government: • Philippines - Indonesia • Malaysia - Cambodia • Singapore • Here are the sites on the internet to help you gather information: • http://www.newton.uor.edu/Departments&Programs/.../indonesia-pol.html • http://www.economist.com/countries/Malaysia/index.cfm • http://www.malaysia-today.net/index.shtml • http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_of_Singapore • http://singaporepolitics.wordpress.com/ • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_of_Cambodia • http://www.philippineupdate.com/

  8. Southwest Asia • You must be knowledgeable about the political system of the following countries, and be able to identify the usual problems encountered by their government: • Iran • Iraq • Israel • Saudi Arabia • Here are the sites on the internet to help you gather information: • http://www.airpower.maxwell.af.mil/airchronicles/aureview/1986/mar-apr/mccormick.html • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran_iraq_war • http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/printDS/1437 • http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/world/mideast/gulf/saudiarabia/ • http://www.pij.org/

  9. PROCESS STEP 2. The Consultation • Convene with the other members from your specific Asian region. Discuss the similarities and differences of your political systems, the problems usually encountered, the current situation, and objectives of your countries. • Prepare to give an account to be presented at the panel discussion. Choose one member from your Asian region who will speak at the panel, and be ready to answer questions regarding the other problems encountered in the other regions.

  10. PROCESS STEP 3. The Conference • You will present at the Asian Union, the situation of the political system of your Asian region. Discuss the conditions of all the countries involved in your region, their plights and comments. Make your discussion lively, insightful, and informative. You must be prepared to answer questions from the other representatives.

  11. EVALUATION

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  13. CREDITS • India-Pakistan: Troubled relations • http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/static/in_depth/south_asia/2002/india_pakistan/timeline/default.stm • Japan's political system • http://www.jref.com/society/japan_political_system.shtml • Middle East Politics Divides Progressives • by Rob Kall • http://www.opednews.com/articles/opedne_rob_kall_060721_middle_east_politics.htm

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