Lesson Plans

Kristen Hood

Rowan County Middle School

October 17, 2011- October 21, 2011

Learning Targets Unit 4

  • I can describe the geographic features of India.
  • I can explain how the Ganges and Indus Rivers affected ancient India.
  • I can describe the development of early Indian cities (Harappa).
  • I can identify the significance of the Aryan migrations into India.
  • I can analyze the social structure of the caste system.
  • I can summarize the features of Brahmanism and Hinduism.
  • I can describe the life and teachings of the Buddha and the spread of Buddhism.
  • I can identify the growth of the Maurya Empire and the achievements of Asoka.
  • I can analyze the golden age of the Guptas, including developments in art and science.
  • I can summarize the religious legacy, including Hinduism and Buddhism, left to the world by ancient India.
  • I can describe the artistic legacy and the contributions of the ancient Indians to the field of mathematics.

Special Needs Modifications

  • Extra time allowed for assignments.
  • Reduction/Modifications of assignments
  • Reader/scribe
  • Paraphrasing

Monday, October 17, 2011

  • Learning Target: I can complete my I.L.P (Individualized Learning Plan)

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

  • Learning Target:I can describe the geographic features of India.

I can explain how the Ganges and Indus Rivers affected ancient India.

  • Bell Ringer: Why do people settle near and around water?
  • Activity: Create a map of India
  • Monsoon Assimilation
  • Create flashcards

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

  • Learning Target:I can describe the development of early Indian cities (Harappa).
  • Bell Ringer: What are the two rivers found in India?
  • Complete chapter 7 Lesson 1
  • Review Flashcards/Power Words

Thursday, October 20, 2011

  • Learning Target: I can identify the significance of the Aryan migrations into India. I can analyze the social structure of the caste system.
  • Bell Ringer: What is the significance of Harappa?
  • Chapter 7 Lesson 2 The Caste System
  • Review Flashcards/Power Words

Friday, October 21, 2011

  • Learning Target: I can identify the significance of the Aryan migrations into India. I can analyze the social structure of the caste system.
  • Quiz over Chapter 7 lesson 1 and 2
  • Chicken Mummy Activity 

Materials

  • Textbook, McDougal Littell: World History
  • Smart Board
  • Construction paper
  • Post-it paper
  • Magazines/newspapers
  • United Streaming
  • Artifacts
  • Primary/Secondary Sources
  • Smart Response Clickers