Ancient+India

In this lesson you will be able to: (G.6.3.4) Describe the river system, land form, and climate settings that supported early civilizations.

Steps (Day 1)
 * Investigate ** the river system, land form, and climate settings that supported life in Ancient India.
 * Summarize ** the lesson after the investigation.

1. Do the Academic Vocabulary on the following words 2. Create a thesis statement for Lesson 1 3. With your partner, do Close Reading on lesson 1. 4. List down all the proof and evidence that supports your thesis. 5. Write your summary on the discussion page.
 * __monsoon__, __deforestation__, __subcontinent__

In this lesson you will be able to: (H. 6.7.5) Describe the social, political, and economic developments, as well as the religious, intellectual, and artistic achievements of ancient early civilization in India.

Steps (Day 2) 1. Do the Academic Vocabulary on the following words
 * Investigate **the Civilization of the Indus Valley and
 * Answer Questions **
 * __fortress__, __inscription__, __assimilate__

2. With your partner, do Close Reading on lesson 2. 3. Answer the questions on this form. 4. Print the form and hand it to your teacher when you are done. 5. Write your summary on the discussion page.

In this lesson you will be able to: (H. 6.7.5) Describe the social, political, and economic developments, as well as the religious, intellectual, and artistic achievements of ancient early civilization in India.

Steps (Day 3) 1. Do the Academic Vocabulary on the following words
 * Compare **the two major religions of India and
 * Make a decision **: If you were an untouchable in the Hindu society, which religion would you choose to follow?
 * __Aryan__, __Sanskrit__, __Vedas__, __Hinduism__, __reincarnation__, __caste__, __untouchable__, __Buddhism__

2. With your partner, do Close Reading on lesson 3. 3. Answer the questions on this form 4. Print the form and hand it to your teacher when you are done. 5. Write your decision on the discussion page.

In this lesson you will be able to: H. 6.7.5) Describe the social, political, and economic developments, as well as the religious, intellectual, and artistic achievements of ancient early civilization in India.

Steps (Day 4)
 * Compare ** the emperors of Ancient India and ** make a decision ** on who was the most effective.

1. Do the Academic Vocabulary on the following words
 * __rajah__, __assassination__, __turning point__, __missionary__, __Arabic numeral__, __inoculation__

2. Do Close Reading with your partner on Lesson 4 3. Complete the graphic organizer 4. Post your summary on the discussion page.