REVISED 2/23/14 Ms. Wells -­‐ History Lesson Plans – 6th Grade Week: February 24-­‐28, 2014 1. Common Core Learning Standards Addressed: RH.8.3: Identify key steps in a text’s description of a process related to history/social studies.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.6-8.7 Integrate visual information (e.g., in maps) with other information in print.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.6-8.5 Notice how a text presents information.
RH.8.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to
history/social studies.
CC.6-8.R.H.2. Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.2d Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the
topic.
2. Illinois State Standards Addressed: 17.C.3a Explain how human activity is affected by geographic factors. 17.A.2b Use maps and other geographic representations and instruments to gather information about people and places. 16.A.1c Describe how people in different times and places viewed the world in different ways. 2. Learning Targets: (What Essential Questions: (What will 2a. I can statements: will students know & be able to students know & be able to do as a *I can explain that Aryans do as a result of this lesson?) result of this lesson?) created a social system called *know that Aryans conquered caste system. India and introduced new ideas *How did geography influence
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separated Indians into groups grew out of the beliefs of the *explain how Hinduism grew out India?
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*determine how Buddhism *I can determine how Buddhism developed after some questioned developed after some Indians Hinduism questioned Hinduism. *describe components of Buddhism *I can describe components of *explain that the Mauryan Buddhism. dynasty built India’s first empire *I can explain that the Mauryan REVISED 2/23/14 2. Learning Targets: (What will students know & be able to do as a result of this lesson?) *know that Aryans conquered India and introduced new ideas *explain that Aryans created a social system called caste system *describe how the caste system separated Indians into groups *explain how Hinduism grew out of the beliefs of the Aryans *describe components of Hinduism *determine how Buddhism developed after some questioned Hinduism *describe components of Buddhism *explain that the Mauryan dynasty built India’s first empire *compare Chandragupta and Asoka *describe the emergence of the Gupta empire and its contributions Essential Questions: (What will students know & be able to do as a result of this lesson?) *How did geography influence
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2a. I can statements: *I can explain that Aryans created a social system called caste system. *I can describe how the caste system separated Indians into groups. *I can explain how Hinduism grew out of the beliefs of the Aryans. *I can describe components of Hinduism. *I can determine how Buddhism developed after some Indians questioned Hinduism. *I can describe components of Buddhism. *I can explain that the Mauryan dynasty built India’s first empire. *I can compare Chandragupta and Asoka. *I can describe the emergence of the Gupta empire and its contributions. 3. Formative Assessment Criteria for Success: (List examples in box below) Summative Assessment for Success: (How will you & your students know if they have successfully met the outcomes? What specific criteria will be met in a successful product/process? What does success on this lesson’s outcomes look like?) Monday-­Friday Comments: Monday-­Friday Comments: Formative (Ideas:) Summative (Suggestions:) ❏ Thumbs up/down ❏ End of Unit Test ❏ Exit ticket ❏ Extended Response ❏ Zero to five ❏ End of Unit Project ❏ Anecdotal notes ❏ Tech project ❏ Teacher observation ❏ Oral/visual presentation ❏ Checklist ❏ Other: Vocabulary Quiz REVISED 2/23/14 Guided Instruction (We do) We will discuss the creation of early India’s Caste system by reading and discussing the History Short article “India’s Caste System.” We will read and discuss Hinduism and Buddhism in 6:2 including how each developed and the key components. We will read and discuss the Mauryan and Gupta empires including how each developed, its leaders, and contributions. Collaborative (We do together) We will answer We will compare Students will Finish 6:3 study begin 6:3 study guide. guide covering the reading. Independent (You do) the comprehension Hinduism and questions covering Buddhism by the article. completing Workbook Activity 11. Students complete India’s Social the activities that System Pyramid go with the History Students will highlight key words in Chapter 6 definitions. Timeline Activity 6 We will review key concepts covered in chapter 6: section 1 including the geography of India, arrival of Aryans, Hinduism, Buddhism, Mauryan , and Gupta empires using a PPP. Chapter 6 Vocabulary Quiz Short “India’s Caste System.” 5. Resources/Materials: (What texts, digital resources, & materials will be used in this lesson?) Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Journey Across Time Journey Across Time Journey Across Time Journey Across Time chapter 6 review PPP, textbook, “India’s textbook, Workbook textbook, 6:3 study textbook, 6:3 study chapter 6 vocabulary quiz Caste System” History Activity 11, India’s guide, chapter 6 guide, Timeline Short Social System Pyramid definitions Activity 6 Family Connection (How will you communicate with and extend into the home?) Make phone calls home for behavior and academic concerns when needed. Make sure parents of African American Heritage Bowl finalists are notified of final match. Final two teams may practice Tuesday or Wednesday after school. Teacher Reflection: African American Heritage Bowl wraps up this week. ISAT begins next week.