India

One of the units we study in sixth grade social studies is India. Below you will find a list of the curriculum and objectives for this unit.

1. Understand the effect of geogrpahic isolation on the culture of India.
• Locate and label the physical features of the Indian Subcontinent, including the Himalayas, Hindu Kush, Thar Desert, Breahmaputra Ruver, Ganges River, and Indus River.
• Predict early settlement locations on the Indian Subcontinent based on its physiographic features.
• Anaylze the effect of mountains and oceans on the culture of India.


2. Understand the effects of monsoons on the Indian Subcontinent.
• Recognize the effects of monsoons on the Indian Subcontinent.


3. Understand Hinduism and how it has affect India's culture.
• Describe the development of Hinduism and identify the basic beliefs and duties of Hindus.
• Examine the relationship among the five key Hindu beliefs; Brahman, multiple gods, dharma, karma, and samsara.


4. Understand Buddhism and its failure to remain the dominant religion in India.
• Identify the Buddha and summarize the main principles of his teachings.
• Analyze reasons for Buddhism's failure to remain the dominant religion in India.


5. Understand Ghandi's role in the independence of India.
• Appraise the role of Ghandi's personal beliefs on India's independence movement and his influence over other leaders.


6. Understand the creation of Pakistan following India's independence.
• Use a computer graphic organizer to arrange information on a timeline on Pakistani independence.