Indian+Studies

**Welcome to Indian Studies!** The purpose of this class to gain a greater understanding of the country that we live and a greater appreciate for all that India has and currently does contribute to the world. No place is simple and it is the complexity of a place that allows for rich discovery and exploration of history, religion, cultural practices and people. We have several core Essential Questions will come back to again and again in this class:

1. What is India's contribution to the world? 2. What does it mean to be Indian? 3. How has India's diversity affected its history and how has history affected its diversity? 4. How have belief systems shaped India today? 5. In what ways is India a paradox?


 * [|Indian Studies Syllabus]**

[|Example Current Events Article]
 * [|Current Events Assignment for the semester]**


 * Jenson Book in Chapters:**

[|Geography and Climate]

[|Early History and Religion of India (Harappan River Valley Civilization/Ancient India)]

[|Hinduism]

[|Buddhism and Jainism]

[|The Rise of Empires in Ancient India]

[|Ch 6 The History of South India and the Coming of Islam]

[|Ch 7 The Arrival of Europeans and the Rise of the Moghul Empire]

[|Ch 8 The Rise of the British Empire]

[|Ch 9 The Nationalist Movement]

[|Ch 10 Modern India]


 * Field Trips will be a part of this course. Dates to come!**

= Day 1: Do Now: Why is this a required course at AES? Do you think it is important to learn about India? = Think Pair Share. Write what you want to know about India on the butcher paper on the back wall. If someone else has written something you would like to know, as well, put a check mark next to it.
 * 1. What are your favorite/least favorite things about living in India? Be sure to write about specific experiences. What do you want to learn about India?**

2. Go through Syllabus, current events, and book talk assignment and start the class: EQ: How is India a Paradox

Agenda: 1. Questions to Consider 2. Videos of India media type="youtube" key="AHOdTbpPE9c" height="360" width="480" 3. Silent Reflection. How do your own experiences differ from those in the video? 4. Record and Group 5. Debrief 6. Group Evaluation of [|61 interesting facts about India.] Which ones are paradoxes? 7. Exit slip: To what extent has your perception of India changed? What are you interested in learning about in regards to India. Think about what things you would like to know as a resident of India!

Homework 1. Research online and respond to the following question: Why is it important to know about India?

2. Also, research and answer in your notes: **To what extent should** **India be considered many nations?** Be sure to have at least three pieces of support based on some personal research, and your own thoughts and ideas. Be prepared to discuss next class! [|Here is a good source to start with]

= Day 2 Unit 1: Geography of India =

States of India Test before starting new unit

= Unit 2: Visit Link Below for detailed Lesson Plans = Order of Ancient Indian Civilizations: Harappan, Aryan, Maurya, Gupta •[| Indus Valley]
 * Ancient India Detailed Lesson Plans and Activities**
 * Essential Questions:**
 * 1. What defines a civilization? **
 * 2. Why is the Harrappan Civilization significant? **
 * 3. How have Aryans affected Indian history? Explain the roots and impact of Hinduism in India. **

Corresponding Jensen Reading 94-104 Jensen (ch 5)

= Unit 2.5 Mauryan and Gupta Empires (3 blocks) =


 * Detailed Lesson Plans and Activities for the Mauryan and Gupta Empires Unit**
 * Essential Questions: **
 * 1. What conditions are necessary for the unification of a region? **
 * 2. What is India’s contribution to political, geographical, technological knowledge in the ancient world? **
 * 3. How does leadership impact a nation? **
 * 4. What effect does religion have on governance? **

= Unit 3: Belief Systems: Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Islam, Suffism, Sikhism, Christianity, Baha’i, Zoroastrianism (3 weeks) =
 * Detailed Lesson Plans and Activities for Belief Systems Unit **


 * Essential Questions: **
 * 1. How have systems of belief shaped India? **
 * 2. To what extent does religion define one’s identity? **
 * 3. Why and how does religion develop? **

= Unit 4: Medieval India (Islam, India and the Mughals) = = Check out this [|pdf] for segments on the Mughals = [|Mughal PPT Summary to review]
 * Medieval India Detailed Lessons and Activities **
 * Essential Questions: **
 * 1. Does religion unite or divide people? **
 * 2. To what extent was the Mughal rule beneficial to India? **


 * [|Book Talk] **
 * Written Book Responses to questions (link to questions here) **


 * [|Books to choose from] **

= Unit 5: Colonialism and Nationalism = **Detailed Lessons and Activities for Colonialism and Nationalism**


 * Essential Questions: **
 * 1. To what extent is Colonialism good? **
 * 2. What ethical issues are involved in imperialism? **
 * 3. To what extent were the British rulers over India better than the Mughals? **

= Unit 6: Modern India: =
 * Detailed Lessons and Activities for Modern India**

Final Review : You must create a review template for daily assignment credit. You may use [|jeopardy], quizlet or any other format as long as you show me first.

Be sure you include the following concepts: [|Also review this document to help you study]

[|Jeopardy Review: We will play this in class!]

Additional Review material:
 * [|Mrs. Currey's Jeopardy Review!] (Note: this is not comprehensive!** Be sure to review the full document review above in addition to playing this game. Especially focus on potential essay topics, political cartoon analysis, and the map section of the review!)

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