This week we begin our study of Ancient India and the impact this ancient civilization has had on the world. As we have in previous units we begin learning about India by first studying the geography of India.
OBJECTIVES
-- Learn about India's geographic boundaries
-- Learn about ancient Indian cities
-- Describe the impact that the yearly
monsoons have on India's society
-- Describe the importance of Mohenjo-
Daro
-- Explain the impact that Aryan culture had
on ancient India.
-- Describe India's Caste System
Vocabulary Added
ahimsa
The Hindu idea of non-violence
avatar
A representation of a Hindu god or goddess in human or animal form
Brahman
A single spiritual power that Hindus believe lives in everything
Buddha
Enlightened one
caste
A social class of people
citadel
A fortress in a city
convert
To change one's beliefs; in particular, to change from one religion to another
dharma
The religious and moral duties of Hindus
karma
The force created by a person's actions that some people believe causes good or bad things to happen to that person
Maurya Empire
Indian empire found by Chandragupta, beginning with his kingdom in northeastern India and spreading to most of northern central India
meditate
To focus the mind inward in order to find spiritual awareness or relaxation
migrate
To move from one place to settle in another area
missionary
A person who spreads his or her religious beliefs to others
monsoon
A strong wind that blows across East Asia at certain times of the year normally bringing with it a large amount of rain
nirvana
The lasting peace that Buddhists seek by giving up selfish desires
reincarnation
The rebirth of the soul in a body of another living being
subcontinent
A large landmass that juts out from a continent
tolerance
Freedom from prejudice
Upanishads
Term that means "sitting near a teacher"
or religious writings.
Vedas
Ancient Indian religious writings.
CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION
MONDAY
Classroom warm up: What is unique about the geography of India?
Students will take Unit Pretest
TUESDAY
Classroom warm up: What is a monsoon?
Present unit lesson to students with film and power point. Handout both vocabulary list and Unit Study Guide
WEDNESDAY
Classroom warm up: What is the significance of Mohenjo-Daro?
Group 1 - computer
Group 2 - flashcards
Group 3 - Small group (Book)
THURSDAY
Classroom warm up: "What is a Caste System?"
Group 1 - flashcards
Group 2 - Small group in books
Group 3 - Computers
FRIDAY
Classroom warm up: "What river do the people of India consider to be the life giver and a goddess
Group 1 - Small book
Group 2 - Flashcards
Group 3 - Computers
Flashcard group - quiz each other using vocabulary flashcards
Small book - Read pages 106 - 111 and finish assessment for section 1.
Computer group - Students will go to phschool.com and enter the code lbp-2421 and in google documents write both the questions on the right hand side of the map and your response to them. Share this document with Mr. Yost using the title "Monsoons'
OBJECTIVES
-- Learn about India's geographic boundaries
-- Learn about ancient Indian cities
-- Describe the impact that the yearly
monsoons have on India's society
-- Describe the importance of Mohenjo-
Daro
-- Explain the impact that Aryan culture had
on ancient India.
-- Describe India's Caste System
Vocabulary Added
ahimsa
The Hindu idea of non-violence
avatar
A representation of a Hindu god or goddess in human or animal form
Brahman
A single spiritual power that Hindus believe lives in everything
Buddha
Enlightened one
caste
A social class of people
citadel
A fortress in a city
convert
To change one's beliefs; in particular, to change from one religion to another
dharma
The religious and moral duties of Hindus
karma
The force created by a person's actions that some people believe causes good or bad things to happen to that person
Maurya Empire
Indian empire found by Chandragupta, beginning with his kingdom in northeastern India and spreading to most of northern central India
meditate
To focus the mind inward in order to find spiritual awareness or relaxation
migrate
To move from one place to settle in another area
missionary
A person who spreads his or her religious beliefs to others
monsoon
A strong wind that blows across East Asia at certain times of the year normally bringing with it a large amount of rain
nirvana
The lasting peace that Buddhists seek by giving up selfish desires
reincarnation
The rebirth of the soul in a body of another living being
subcontinent
A large landmass that juts out from a continent
tolerance
Freedom from prejudice
Upanishads
Term that means "sitting near a teacher"
or religious writings.
Vedas
Ancient Indian religious writings.
CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION
MONDAY
Classroom warm up: What is unique about the geography of India?
Students will take Unit Pretest
TUESDAY
Classroom warm up: What is a monsoon?
Present unit lesson to students with film and power point. Handout both vocabulary list and Unit Study Guide
WEDNESDAY
Classroom warm up: What is the significance of Mohenjo-Daro?
Group 1 - computer
Group 2 - flashcards
Group 3 - Small group (Book)
THURSDAY
Classroom warm up: "What is a Caste System?"
Group 1 - flashcards
Group 2 - Small group in books
Group 3 - Computers
FRIDAY
Classroom warm up: "What river do the people of India consider to be the life giver and a goddess
Group 1 - Small book
Group 2 - Flashcards
Group 3 - Computers
Flashcard group - quiz each other using vocabulary flashcards
Small book - Read pages 106 - 111 and finish assessment for section 1.
Computer group - Students will go to phschool.com and enter the code lbp-2421 and in google documents write both the questions on the right hand side of the map and your response to them. Share this document with Mr. Yost using the title "Monsoons'