COPY Sixth Grade Social Studies
Chapter 5: "Ancient India"
Chapter 5: "Ancient India"
Please note: The dates regarding homework and classwork are subject to change. Please check the website each day.
Please see the Homepage for a detailed explanation of procedures and expectations.
Please see the Homepage for a detailed explanation of procedures and expectations.
- "Essential Question: How do India's rich history and culture affect the world today?
- What you will learn:
- Section 1: Geography and Early India
- The Big Idea: Indian civilization first developed on the Indus River.
- Section 2: Origins of Hinduism
- The Big Idea: Hinduism, the largest religion in India today, developed out of ancient Indian beliefs and practices.
- Section 3: Origins of Buddhism
- The Big Idea: Buddhism began in India and became a major religion.
- Section 4:Indian Empires
- The Big Idea: The Mauryas and the Guptas built empires in India.
- Section 5: Indian Achievements
- The Big Idea: The people of ancient India made great contributions to the arts and sciences.
RESOURCES
Videos:
Vocabulary and review questions:
Presentations:
Videos:
Vocabulary and review questions:
- Quizlet
Presentations:
- PowerPoint
- Prezi
Homework Due Monday, November 10, 2014: Correct test for partial credit.
Classwork, Friday November 7, 2014:
Classwork, Friday November 7, 2014:
- Students will complete two graphic organizer for the central idea, supporting details, and summary for the first two pages of section one, chapter five.
- We will complete the pages collectively as a class after we read the two sections.
- Then, students will learn more about the first civilization in India.
- Students will go through a powerpoint and answer questions aloud as they learn information.
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Homework Due Wednesday, November 12, 2014: None.
Classwork, Monday, November 10, 2014:
Classwork, Monday, November 10, 2014:
- Students will read pages 127-128 in their social studies textbooks.
- Students will complete three graphic organizers finding the central idea, supporting details, and summary for the three headings on those pages.
- The first heading we will read collectively as a class and complete the first graphic organizer together.
- For the second two headings, students will be put into partner groups, and complete both the graphic organizers.
- Once students are done they will be groups with another partner group to compare and contrast their answers.
Homework Due Thursday, November 13, 2014: Read pages 133-135 in your social studies textbooks. Complete the reading checks.
Classwork, Wednesday, November 12, 2014:
Classwork, Wednesday, November 12, 2014:
- Students will finish their graphic organizers for page 128-129 in their textbooks.
- Students then will individually complete central idea, supporting details, and summary graphic organizer for pages 130-132 in their textbooks.
- Students will then discuss their findings for pages 130-132, using their graphic organizer to help facilitate discussion.
Homework Due Friday, November 14, 2014: Read pages 140-141 in your social studies textbooks and complete two inference graphic organizers.
Classwork, Thursday, November 13, 2014:
Classwork, Thursday, November 13, 2014:
- Students will be reading about the origins of Buddhism.
- Students will learn how to infer.
- Students will be using an inference graphic organizer as they read pages 136-139 in their textbooks.
- Students will have to fill out the inference graphic organizer as they read.
- we will read the text and fill out the graphic organizers collectively as a class.
Homework Due Monday, November 17, 2014:
Classwork, Friday, November 14, 2014:
Classwork, Friday, November 14, 2014:
- Students will be reading pages 142-145 in their social studies textbooks.
- Students will complete an inference graphic organizer for each heading on pages 142-145.
- We will be reading the text as a class and completing the graphic organizers as a class as well.
Homework Due Tuesday, November 18, 2014: Read pages 150-151 and make inferences for each heading in your social studies notebooks.
Classwork, Monday, November 17, 2014:
Classwork, Monday, November 17, 2014:
- Students will read section five from chapter five.
- Students will work in groups and make inferences for each section that they read within section five from chapter five.
- Chapter five is pages 147-151.
Homework Due Wednesday, November 19, 2014: Students will finish writing answering questions 1-5 on page 151 in their social studies notebooks.
Classwork, Tuesday, November 18, 2014:
Classwork, Tuesday, November 18, 2014:
- Students will answer questions 1-5 on page 151 in their textbook.
- Students will answer these questions in their social studies textbooks.
- Students will work with partners to answer questions 1-5.
Homework Due Thursday, November 20, 2014: Comparison paragraph for Hinduism and Buddhism.
Classwork, Wednesday, November 19, 2014:
Classwork, Wednesday, November 19, 2014:
- As a class we will complete a t-chart and venn diagram comparing and contrasting Hinduism and Buddhism.
- Students will use their t-charts and venn diagrams to write a paragraph comparing and contrasting Hinduism and Buddhism.
Homework Due Friday, November 21, 2014: None.
Classwork, Thursday, November 20, 2014:
Classwork, Thursday, November 20, 2014:
- Students will have a goodbye party for Ms Boucher.
Homework Due Monday, November 24, 2014: None. Enjoy break!
Classwork, Friday, November 20, 2014:
Classwork, Friday, November 20, 2014:
- We will play a fun activity game before going away for break.
- Students will have to find students that fit into a certain category.
- Students will have to fill out each box with a peers name.
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Due Friday November 8, 2013
Ghandi questions due.
These are the three questions from the packet students received in class.
These questions are challenging; do your best.
Ghandi questions due.
These are the three questions from the packet students received in class.
These questions are challenging; do your best.
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Wednesday November 6
No Homework
No Homework
Extra Credit Due Wednesday November 6th, 2013
- Create a visual project about a topic in Ancient Egypt.
- This could be a PowerPoint, a tri-orama, or a poster.
- Up to 100 points may be awarded. Points will be awarded based on effort.
Vocabulary Words
Chapter 5, Ancient India
Homework: Due Monday November 4th .
· Using your textbook or dictionary as a resource, look up the definitions of each of the vocabulary words. You will have 6 definitions. Please WRITE THEM IN YOUR SS NOTEBOOK.
· Write a sentence PERTAINING TO SOCIAL STUDIES for each of the words on the list. You will have 6 sentences. Please write these on loose-leaf paper.
· This assignment is for a grade. You will get one extra bonus point for each sophisticated word that you utilize in your sentences. You will lose one point for each spelling or grammar mistake in each sentence. You will lose five points for each social studies vocabulary word that is not used properly or that is not used in a sentence pertaining to social studies.
Define in your social studies notebook:
1. monsoon
2. nonviolence
3. fasting
4. meditation
5. inoculation
6. astronomy
Write in a sentence pertaining to social studies on loose-leaf paper:
1. monsoon
2. nonviolence
3. fasting
4. meditation
5. inoculation
6. astronomy
Chapter 5, Ancient India
Homework: Due Monday November 4th .
· Using your textbook or dictionary as a resource, look up the definitions of each of the vocabulary words. You will have 6 definitions. Please WRITE THEM IN YOUR SS NOTEBOOK.
· Write a sentence PERTAINING TO SOCIAL STUDIES for each of the words on the list. You will have 6 sentences. Please write these on loose-leaf paper.
· This assignment is for a grade. You will get one extra bonus point for each sophisticated word that you utilize in your sentences. You will lose one point for each spelling or grammar mistake in each sentence. You will lose five points for each social studies vocabulary word that is not used properly or that is not used in a sentence pertaining to social studies.
Define in your social studies notebook:
1. monsoon
2. nonviolence
3. fasting
4. meditation
5. inoculation
6. astronomy
Write in a sentence pertaining to social studies on loose-leaf paper:
1. monsoon
2. nonviolence
3. fasting
4. meditation
5. inoculation
6. astronomy
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