<p> Lesson Plans Kristen Hood Rowan County Middle School October 22, 2012- October 26, 2012</p><p>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. </p><p>Special Needs Modifications  Extra time allowed for assignments.  Reduction/Modifications of assignments  Reader/scribe  Paraphrasing</p><p>Monday, October 22, 2012  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 </p><p>Tuesday, October 23, 2012  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 24, 2012  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</p><p>Thursday, October 25, 2012  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</p><p>Friday, October 26, 2012  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 </p><p>Materials  Textbook, McDougal Littell: World History  Smart Board  Construction paper  Post-it paper  Magazines/newspapers  United Streaming  Artifacts  Primary/Secondary Sources  Smart Response Clickers</p>