1. Page 69 India Geography Page 68 Warm Up: What are some common geographic features that we have seen in the areas we have studied (Mesopotamia & Egypt)? WIO: What comparisons can you draw between the geographical features of Egypt and India? *Minimum of 3 sentences.* Date: 12.10.13 A 12.11.13 B Class Work: 1.Warm-Up & Discuss 2.Atlas Geography Notes 3.India Time Line Activity 4.Group Collaberation/Review 5.WIO/Homework HW: 1.Complete Worksheet (If Necessary) 2.India Note Cards Pt.1 How did Ancient India influence the modern world today?

2. Page 71 India Innovations and Advancements on Technology Page 70 Warm Up: What innovations, or technology do you know of that came from Ancient India? If you do not know of any then write down which innovation from other civilizations that we have previously discussed is the most impactful? WIO: Date: 12.12.13 A 12.13.13 B Class Work: 1.Warm-Up & Mind-Mining 2.Guided Notes on Ancient Indian Innovation and Technology 3.Visual Examination of Innovations Group work 4.WIO/Closure HW: 1.Complete Part 2 of India Vocabulary Cards. 2.“India Subcontinent” WS- make sure to highlight and number textual evidence How did Ancient Indian Innovations influence the ancient world and the modern world today? Which Innovation do you feel has the largest impact on our society today?

3. Page 73 India Overview and Documentary Page 72 Warm Up: Reflect on the visuals that you analyzed on Friday: Which image had the most significant impact on you after analyzing it? In other words- which one had the largest impact on your understanding? Why? WIO: Name 3 things that you now have a better understanding of after a visual presentation about Ancient Indian Society? What do you know understand about it? 1-2 sentences each example. Date: 12.16.13 A 12.17.13 B Class Work: 1.Warm-Up 2.Documentary Prep and Guiding Questions 3.Documentary 4.WIO/Closure HW: Complete answering all discussion questions from the documentary WS. How can visual learning (documentary) help me better understand concepts and historical information about Ancient India?

4. Page 75 India Social Class & Religion Page 74 Warm Up: Egypt had social classes and a social pyramid. Write down everything you know about Egyptian Social Classes. WIO: Create a Venn Diagram comparing social classes in Egypt and India. Social Pyramid vs. Caste System Date: 12.18.13 A 12.19.13 B Class Work: 1.Warm-Up & Mind-Mining 2.India Social Class & Religion Readings 3.Review/WIO HW: 1.Complete Worksheet (If Necessary) How did religion and social class impact Ancient India?

5. Page 77 The Fall of India and India Writing Assessment Page 76 Warm Up: With all of the innovations, and technological advances of Ancient India; Predict what factors led to its fall and the mystery around it. WIO: Through the use of a graphic organizer and written response; explain the impact of a civilization’s cultural value system on its rise and decline, and compare and contrast the factors involved in the rise and fall of several civilizations Date: 12.20.13 A 01.06.14 B Class Work: 1.Warm-Up & Mind-Mining 2.Fall of Ancient India Notes 3.Review Graphic Organizer and discuss writing prompt 4.Conferences for Writing 5.WIO/Closure HW: 1.Complete Graphic Organizer on Ancient India 2.Writing Prompt – 2 complete paragraphs due next class. (Stapled with G/O) What impact does a civilization’s cultural value system have on its success and/or failure, and how do technological developments impact the growth or decline of a civilization?