India

Bible: Read the Major Prophets

Reading List:

Women of Faith: Amy Carmichael by Kathleen White - Write narrative

Heroes of the Faith: Amy Carmichael

Resource List:

Abeka History Texts

Konos Volume 1 History of the World

Nelson's Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Bible edited by John Drane

The Timetables of History by Bernard Grun

The Kingfisher History Encyclopedia

Then and Now by Stefani Perring and Dominic Perring, Section of "Mohenjo-Daro"

India, Fifty Years of Independence by Geoffrey C. Ward, National Geographic May 1997

The Temples of Angkor by Douglas Preston, National Geographic August 2000

Writing Assignments:

Summary paragraph on the ancient Indus River Civilization

Summarize each caste and include graphics if possible from researching sources and the Internet

Comparison and contrast paper on Hindu and Buddhism. Include graphics.

Biography on Mahatma Gandhi. Include picture.

Table of Contents for this unit for portfolio

Research Graphics and Worksheets:

Missionary Report on William Carey, Adoniram Judson, and Amy Carmichael

Article Reviews on National Geographic articlies

India Information Cards

Vocabulary:

Indus River Valley, Dravidians, Aryans, Hinduism, Caste System, Caste, Brahma, reincarnation, outcaste, Pariah, Mauryas, Buddhism, nirvana, Taj Mahal, Islam, Hindustani, Urdu, Battle of Plassey, Sepoy Rebellion, sutlee, Damascene Steel, and calico

Art:

Scrapbook page and summary on the Taj Mahal (or shape book for lapbook for elementary.)

Drawing or paper doll creation of a traditional India wardrobe - Include summary statement

Picture review of Indian Painting

Create an elephant painting

Investigate architecture in Then and Now

Divider page for India section of portfolio

Field Trips:

Visit local India dance performance if available

Timeline Characters/Events:

Indus River Valley early civilizations, Mauryas, Asoka, Siddhartha Gautama, Guptas, Babar, Mogul Empire, Pakistan creation, Adoniram Judson, William Carey, Amy Carmichael, and Mahatma Gandhi

History:

Read History text on India and outline chapter

Write out questions in review and answer with complete sentences.

Study ancient India to more current history of the country.

Geography:

Complete map of India, including all land features and major towns.

Science:

List contributions of India to the world.

Report on tigers of India

Culminating Activities:

Test on India

Organize Notebook section on India (High school level)

Create Lap book (Elementary Level)

 

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