unit 4 - Ancient India
With Unit 4, we study not only ancient India, but the major world religions that emerged from it. 6th graders will study the contributions of ancient India, identify its key geographical features, analyze the class system, and explain how Hinduism and Buddhism help us make sense of ancient Indian society and its values.
Essential QUestions
How did geography affect ancient India's growth?
What are some of the major accomplishments of the empires of India?
What is Hinduism and Buddhism and how did they begin?
What are some of the major accomplishments of the empires of India?
What is Hinduism and Buddhism and how did they begin?
Links and Videos
Ancient and Modern India - Click here to go to a website that has dozens of links for you to explore to learn about all aspects of India!
Video: Brief Intro on the Caste System - Here a filmmaker meets someone from the "untouchable" class of India.
Article: Hindu Congresswoman Sworn into Office - This article talks about Hinduism as a growing religion in America.
Article: Mummy Found in Buddha Statue
Article: Marry Outside Your Class? - In social studies, we talk about how people did not marry outside of their class in ancient times. In modern times, it is difficult too.
Video: The practice of mindfulness - Click on this 5-minute video to see how non-religious methods of mindful meditation can lead to more awareness of our bodies and mind and help us feel grounded, balanced, focused, and calm!
Video: Brief Intro on the Caste System - Here a filmmaker meets someone from the "untouchable" class of India.
Article: Hindu Congresswoman Sworn into Office - This article talks about Hinduism as a growing religion in America.
Article: Mummy Found in Buddha Statue
Article: Marry Outside Your Class? - In social studies, we talk about how people did not marry outside of their class in ancient times. In modern times, it is difficult too.
Video: The practice of mindfulness - Click on this 5-minute video to see how non-religious methods of mindful meditation can lead to more awareness of our bodies and mind and help us feel grounded, balanced, focused, and calm!