MONTICELLO SCHOOL DISTRICT SECONDARY UNIT LESSON PLAN
FORMAT
Teacher: Lewin/Kelleher
School: RJK
Date of Lesson:1/4/05-1/132005 Title of Lesson: India Differentiated Unit
Subject/Grade/Period:SS/6/all
Objective(s):
1. SWBAT discuss the geography, development, contributions and religions
of ancient India
2. SWBAT explain what a sub-continent is and how it affects and affected
India.
3. SWBAT discuss the impact the Aryans had on India’s history.
4. SWBAT understand the similarities and differences between Buddhism
and Hinduism.
Performance Indicators for Objective(s): 2 and 3
Do Now or Bell Ringer & PI for Do Now: Will change with each day of the
lesson
HW Review: Students will continue the activity they chose at school, they one
day per task.
Assessment: Students will be assessed as to the completion and quality of
work.
Lesson: Student will be participating in interest-level differentiation. They will
get to choose their activity for each topic discussed in India. They must pay
attention to get enough points for each section. This unit allows the student to
control which types of activities they would like to be engaged in. In doing this
they are more likely to retain content knowledge.
Lesson Materials:, help books for notes, direction sheets, construction paper
Indus Valley Civilization Differentiated Unit
6th Grade
Mr. Lewin, Mr. Grobusch, Mrs. Kelleher, Miss Goodman
Geography
DIRECTIONS: You
must have no less than 11 points to
finish this page.
Guiding Question: Identify and describe the geographical features that separate India
from the rest of the Asian continent.
Terms
Indus River
Ganges
Plateau
Sub continent
Indian Ocean
Hindu-Kush Mountain Range
Himalayan
Levee
monsoons
Khyber Pass
Activities- Set A – Vocabulary
1) Create a geography vocabulary fact “W” book. Using terms write definition and a
fact about the term.(3 points)
2) Picture dictionary – using flash cards, picture with definition on back.(5 points)
Activities- Set B- Map Skills
1) Draw a map of the sub continent of India. Identify two major cities, two rivers
and other geographical features. (mountain ranges, rainforest, etc.) (3 points)
2) Label a map( 4 points)
Activities – Set C – Impact of Isolation
1) In paragraph form evaluate how geography isolated the Indian sub continent.
(Should contain no less than 65 words.)(4 points
2) Using your labeled map, identify features that separated (isolated) the Indian sub
continent. (5 points)
Development of the Indus River Valley Civilization
DIRECTIONS: You must have no less than 7 points to finish this page.
Guiding Question: Identify and explain the major discoveries and contributions of the
Indus River Valley people.
Terms:
Mohenjo-Daro
Trade
Import
Government
Harappa
civil service
export
Activities – Set A – Vocabulary
1) Flip book using vocabulary terms. (Fold sheet of paper in half, cut slits into one
side to create flaps. Write word on flap and definition underneath.) (3 points)
2) Explain how each vocabulary word is connected to the two cities. ( 5 points)
Activities – Set B –Characteristics of the Indus River Valley civilization
1) Create Ziploc slides that identify major characteristics of the two cities and what
ultimately happened to the population of these cities. ( 3 points)
2) Read a section of the textbook and answer questions. (5 points)
Contributions of the Aryans
DIRECTIONS: You must have no less than 11 points to finish this page.
Guiding Question: Identify where the Aryans migrated into India and identify what
cultural effects the migration had.
Terms:
Aryans
Vedas
Herders
Sanskrit
migration
merchants
servants
caste system Brahma
untouchables
Rajas
Activities – Set A – Vocabulary
1) Using vocabulary words write the word on clothespins and write definitions on
poster board or paper plates. Match up words to definitions using pins.(3 points)
2) Create a crossword puzzle using vocabulary words. (5 points)
Activities – Set B – Vedas
1) In writing tell about an oral tradition and compare to an excerpt of the Vedas.(3
points)
2) Oral Presentation – From memory tell the class an oral tradition that is passed
down from one generation to the next. ( 5 points)
Activities – Set C – Social Classes
1) Research a particular caste and write a first person essay from the caste person’s
perspective. Be sure to include how you would interact with other castes and
include your daily life style. “A Day in the Life of …..” ( 5 points)
2) Create a poster of a social pyramid. Define the various castes of India. ( 3 points)
Religions of India
DIRECTIONS: You must have no less than 7 points to finish this page.
Guiding Questions: Compare and contrast Hinduism and Buddhism.
Terms:
Buddhism
Eight-fold-path
Karma
Hinduism
Four Noble Truths
guilds
enlightenment
Siddhartha Guatama
moderation
reincarnation
Shiva Brahma Vishnu
Activities – Set A – Vocabulary
1) Create a story or paragraph using all the vocabulary words. One paragraph for
each religion. ( 3 points)
2) Create a “W” book, using vocabulary terms. Write the definition and identify
which religion it is associated with. ( 5 points)
Activities – Set B – Religions
1) Create a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting Hinduism and Buddhism.(3
points)
2) Evaluate the importance of Hinduism and Buddhism on the Indian society.
Describe how both religions affect the society and then choose which religion you
feel had the most impact and explain why. ( 5 points)