FRAME THE LESSON
CLASS: 6th Social Studies
TEACHER:
LESSON DATE: March 21-22
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Topic 8, Lesson 1: Geography of South Asia
Student Expectations Bundled in Lesson
Noun=Underline Verb=Italicize
Resources/Materials:
Small Group Purposeful Talk Question Stems:
4F Identify the location of major world countries
such as Canada, Mexico, France, Germany, the
United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Norway, Sweden,
Russia, South Africa, Nigeria, Iraq, Afghanistan,
Israel, Iran, India, Pakistan, the People's
Republic of China, the Republic of China
(Taiwan), Japan, North and South Korea,
Indonesia, and Australia
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How has the Indian subcontinent changed over time?
Based on what you know about the climate zones of South Asia,
which countries in South Asia are likely to be the driest? Explain
why.
Which are the most populous countries in South Asia?
Which factors helped South Asia become a crossroads of culture in
ancient times?
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Objective/Key Understanding:
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Pearson Contemporary
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Describe the physical features of South Asia
Identify South Asia’s climate regions
Explain South Asia’s patterns of settlement and identify problems caused by its huge population.
Trace the effects of physical geography and location on South Asia’s history and contemporary culture.
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Closing Product/ Question/ Informal Assessment: p. 504
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Why might so much of South Asia’s population live on the Indo-Gangetic plain?
How do the Himalayas regulate the region’s weather?
How has the Green Revolution both benefited and harmed South Asians?
How have the mountainous landscapes in Afghanistan and Pakistan caused problems for governments in those countries?
How did South Asia spread its religions and culture to China and Southeast Asia?
Vocabulary:
Green Revolution
Ganges River
flood plains
Indo-Gangetic plain
Indian subcontinent
Deccan Plateau
Subsistence farming
Himalayas
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Presentation
Start-Up Activity
Flyover Video:
Russia
3D Model: Globe
Interactive
Reading Notepad
Language Lesson:
Russian
Digital Activity:
HumanEnvironment
Digital Lesson
Quiz
Rigor & Relevance
(Real World
Connection):
We live in a global
society. It’s important
that students grasp the
geographical and
societal peculiarities to a
particular region so that
they can relate to the
people around them.
Engage
Explore
Explain
Elaborate
Evaluate
Start-up activity: Complete the Start-up activity on p. 463 of the Teacher’s edition.
Explore the lesson and its subtopics:
 Physical Features of South Asia (p. 499)
 Climates of South Asia (p. 500-501)
 Land Use, Resources, and Population in South Asia (p. 501-502)
 South Asia’s Geography, History, and Culture (p. 503-504)
Physical Features of South Asia (p. 499)
 The Himalayas are a massive mountain chain that lies in the north of South Asia. The land to the south of the Himalayas is called the Indian
subcontinent.
Climates of South Asia (p. 500-501)
 South Asia has many different climate zones. India and Bangladesh have mainly humid subtropical or tropical wet and dry climates. Daytime
high temperatures can reach 80° F, even in the coolest months.
Land Use, Resources, and Population in South Asia (p. 501-502)
 Most South Asians work in agriculture. Farms tend to be rather small. Their owners engage mainly in subsistence farming, which means they use
the crops they grow to feed themselves, but have little left over to send to market.
South Asia’s Geography, History, and Culture (p. 503-504)
 Geography influences the way cultures develop in all regions. South Asia’s landforms and resources have helped shape the region’s history and
culture since ancient times.
Physical Features of South Asia (p. 499)
Climates of South Asia (p. 500-501)
Land Use, Resources, and Population in South Asia (p. 501-502)
South Asia’s Geography, History, and Culture (p. 503-504)
Closing Product/ Question/ Informal Assessment: p. 504
 Why might so much of South Asia’s population live on the Indo-Gangetic plain?
 How do the Himalayas regulate the region’s weather?
 How has the Green Revolution both benefited and harmed South Asians?
 How have the mountainous landscapes in Afghanistan and Pakistan caused problems for governments in those countries?
 How did South Asia spread its religions and culture to China and Southeast Asia?
FRAME THE LESSON
TEACHER:
CLASS: 6th Social Studies
LESSON DATE: March 23-24
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Topic 8, Lesson 2: History of South Asia
Resources/Materials:
Student Expectations Bundled in Lesson
Noun=Underline Verb=Italicize
1A: trace characteristics of various contemporary societies in regions that resulted from historical events or factors such as invasion,
conquests, colonization, immigration, and trade
4B: identify and explain the geographic factors responsible for patterns of population in places and regions
18D: identify examples of art, music, and literature that have transcended the boundaries of societies and convey universal themes such
as religion, justice, and the passage of time
19B: explain the significance of religious holidays and observances such as Christmas, Easter, Ramadan, the annual hajj, Yom Kippur,
Rosh Hashanah, Diwali, and Vaisakhi in various contemporary societies
21B: analyze information by sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting,
Pearson Contemporary
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finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions
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Objective/Key Understanding:
 Describe the Indus Valley civilization and explain the impact of migration on the character of early South Asia.
 Explain the origins and beliefs of Hinduism and Buddhism, and evaluate the cultural contributions of Siddhartha Guatama.
 Describe India’s early empires and trace the impact of Islam’s arrival on South Asia.
 Analyze British rule and the independence movement in South Asia.
Vocabulary:
Cultural hearth
Siddhartha Gautama
caste system
partition
Hinduism
Asoka
Buddhism
Punjab
nirvana
ahmisa
nonalignment Akbar
Mohandas Gandhi
Small Group Purposeful Talk Question Stems:
 Describe characteristics of the Indus Valley civilization, and explain how migrants to the region changed society.
 According to Buddhist beliefs, what makes people unhappy?
 Describe the major contributions of the Mauryan and the Gupta empires.
 How was the Mughal emperor Akbar different from his great-grandson Aurangzeb?
 How did British rule affect South Asia’s economy?
 How has the 1947 partition impacted subsequent events is South Asia?
Closing Product/ Question/ Informal Assessment: p. 514
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Editable
Presentation
Start-Up Activity
Flyover Video:
Russia
3D Model: Globe
Interactive
Reading Notepad
Language Lesson:
Russian
Digital Activity:
HumanEnvironment
Digital Lesson
Quiz
Rigor & Relevance
(Real World
Connection):
We live in a global
society. It’s important
that students grasp the
geographical and
societal peculiarities to a
particular region so that
they can relate to the
people around them.
Engage
Explore
Explain
Elaborate
Evaluate
Start-up activity: Complete the Start-up activity on p. 505 of the Teacher’s edition.
Explore the lesson and its subtopics:
 South Asia’s Early History (p. 506-507)
 Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism (p. 507-508)
 Early Empires of South Asia (p. 508-509)
 Islam and Sikhism in South Asia (p. 509-511)
 The Colonial Period (p. 511—512)
 South Asia After Independence (p. 512 -514)
South Asia’s Early History (p. 506-507)
 The Indus Valley civilization developed around 2500 B.C. and lasted for almost a thousand years. Around 1700 B.C., a massive migration
changed the history of the region. Migrants entered the subcontinent through the mountain passes and spread across the northern plains of the
Indus and the Ganges. As this new culture formed, India developed a caste system. It divided society into four main groups, called varnas.
These groups were priests, rulers and warriors, landowners and merchants, and farmers and laborers.
Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism (p. 507-508)
 The sacred texts of Hinduism are called the Vedas, a collection of hymns and instructions. The Vedic texts may date to about 1200 B.C. Later,
between the years 300 B.C. and A.D. 300, great poems, known as epics, were composed.
Early Empires of South Asia (p. 508-509)
 Starting 300 B.C., empires grew and took control of large areas of South Asia. Greek invaders were followed by Maurya and Gupta empires.
Islam and Sikhism in South Asia (p. 509-511)
 India was located along important international trade routes, including the Silk Road. Travelers and merchants who journeyed through the
region brought new ideas and religions. This is how the religion of Islam first reached the subcontinent.
The Colonial Period (p. 511—512)
 During the Mughal period, the Portuguese, Dutch, British, and French set up trading ports. They came in search of spices, especially pepper, as
well as cotton, silk, and indigo for dyeing cloth.
South Asia After Independence (p. 512 -514)
 In 1947, Britain withdrew from India. But Muslims in the northwest and in the northeastern region of Bengal feared that they would face
discrimination if they remained in Hindu-dominated India. So India was partitioned, or split, into two states, India and Pakistan.
South Asia’s Early History (p. 506-507)
Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism (p. 507-508)
Early Empires of South Asia (p. 508-509)
Islam and Sikhism in South Asia (p. 509-511)
The Colonial Period (p. 511—512)
South Asia After Independence (p. 512 -514)
Closing Product/ Question/ Informal Assessment: p. 514
 Why might so much of South Asia’s population live on the Indo-Gangetic plain?
 How do the Himalayas regulate the region’s weather?
 How has the Green Revolution both benefited and harmed South Asians?
 How have the mountainous landscapes in Afghanistan and Pakistan caused problems for governments in those countries?
 How did South Asia spread its religions and culture to China and Southeast Asia?
FRAME THE LESSON
TEACHER:
CLASS: 6th Social Studies
LESSON DATE: March 25
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Topic 8, Lesson 3: South Asia Today
Resources/Materials:
Student Expectations Bundled in Lesson
Noun=Underline Verb=Italicize
19B: explain the significance of religious holidays and observances such as Christmas, Easter, Ramadan, the annual hajj,
Pearson Contemporary
World Cultures TE, pgs.
515-523
Yom Kippur, Rosh Hashanah, Diwali, and Vaisakhi in various contemporary societies
Pearson Contemporary
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Objective/Key Understanding:
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Analyze modern South Asian culture.
Trace the effects of population growth on the environment in South Asia.
Explain social problems in South Asian countries today.
Identify major conflicts in South Asia today.
Compare and contrast different economies and system of government in contemporary South Asia.
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Vocabulary:
Epics
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Bollywood
secular democracy
outsourcing
Taliban
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Small Group Purposeful Talk Question Stems:
 What is the significance of religious holidays such as Diwali and Vaisakhi in Indian society?
 What effect does South Asia’s growing population have on its resources?
 What kinds of discrimination exist in South Asia?
 Why are India-Pakistan tensions an issue of major concern for the world?
 Explain how outsourcing is both a benefit for India and the companies that do the outsourcing.
Closing Product/ Question/ Informal Assessment: p. 523
Editable
Presentation
Start-Up Activity
Flyover Video:
Russia
3D Model: Globe
Interactive
Reading Notepad
Language Lesson:
Russian
Digital Activity:
HumanEnvironment
Digital Lesson
Quiz
Rigor & Relevance
(Real World
Connection):
We live in a global
society. It’s important
that students grasp the
geographical and
societal peculiarities to a
particular region so that
they can relate to the
people around them.
Engage
Explore
Explain
Elaborate
Evaluate
Start-up activity: Complete the Start-up activity on p. 515 of the Teacher’s edition.
Explore the lesson and its subtopics:
 South Asian Culture Today (p. 516-517)
 Population and the Environment in South Asia (p. 518-519)
 Social Issues in South Asia (p. 519-520)
 Conflicts in South Asia (p. 520-521)
 Governments and Economies (p. 521—523)
South Asian Culture Today (p. 516-517)
 Despite the region’s troubles, South Asia holds great promise for the future. Democracy thrives in India, a land with pockets of prosperity and a
growing middle class. Economic programs are helping many people rise out of poverty. The region’s technical and scientific skills are in
worldwide demand. South Asia’s artistic energies fuel an exciting and influential culture.
Population and the Environment in South Asia (p. 518-519)
 South Asia is home to more than 1.5 billion people. It is a region of dense population and high birth rates. These factors are associated with
poverty and with environmental problems.
Social Issues in South Asia (p. 519-520)
 South Asia is a mix of the old and the new. It is often caught between traditional ways of life and the demands of the modern world.
Conflicts in South Asia (p. 520-521)
 Political and ethnic conflicts often have a religious aspect in South Asia. In India, rivalry between Hindus and Muslims sometimes explodes into
violence. In 2002, violence in India’s Gujarat province left more than 1,000 people dead.
Governments and Economies (p. 521—523)
 South Asia has a mix of governments. India enjoys a long-lasing parliamentary democracy. However, other South Asian governments have
been unstable.
South Asia’s Early History (p. 506-507)
Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism (p. 507-508)
Early Empires of South Asia (p. 508-509)
Islam and Sikhism in South Asia (p. 509-511)
The Colonial Period (p. 511—512)
South Asia After Independence (p. 512 -514)
Closing Product/ Question/ Informal Assessment: p. 523
 Why is Diwali such a significant religious celebration for both Hindus and Sikhs?
 What common cultural elements do most people of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh share?
 What makes India’s government different from the governments of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the Makdives?
 What causes the “Asian Brown Cloud”?
 Why is having policies that emphasize trade and technology helpful to India?