1. Warm Up: What are the three main MONOTHEISTIC religions of the world? What are three ways they are similar? Three ways they are different? LT: I can describe the development and impact of Hinduism DOK: 2-3 S: 3 ** you have about 3 minutes to answer and turn in to the basket on top of the computer when directed. Geography/World History April 3, 2014

2. So, here’s how it is…Notes on Hinduism  Write the questions on the left and take notes during the movie on the right: 1. What are some of the reasons that Hinduism is misunderstood by many people? 2. Who were the Dravidians? The Arians? 3. What do Hindus consider the quickest way to achieve release from the pain of earthly existence? 4. What was one of Mahatma Gandhi's main teachings? 5. Name one of the most sacred features of the Indian landscape. 6. What is the purpose of following a Guru? 7. What is one of the intentions of the raga? 8. Why do many Indian men leave home after their children are grown? 9. How is a person's caste determined? 10. What is one reason for the violence between Hindus and Muslims?

3. Video Clip  Take notes!!! Focus on the development and impact of Hinduism.  http://app.discoveryeducation.com/player/view/assetGuid/ 9690B222-AEDB-4CD7-9D1E-2FA8719D1F19 http://app.discoveryeducation.com/player/view/assetGuid/ 9690B222-AEDB-4CD7-9D1E-2FA8719D1F19  If time, start flip book…and the map LT: I can describe the development and impact of Hinduism. DOK: 2-3 S: 3

4. Exit: *Explain why Hinduism is very important in the lives of its followers. * Why would the Hindu idea that all life and every part of the natural world are sacred, be important today? LT: I can describe the development and impact of Hinduism. DOK: 2-3 S: 3  You will clean up, stay seated, line desks up according to the front left leg. When the bell rings you will hand me your exit on the way out. Thank you!