Lesson Outline: Unit 1

Lesson Title: A Glance at History
Date: 27 September 2008
Creator: Keshav Kohli
Subject: Social Studies level 3

Activities and lesson notes: This short lesson, in essence, focuses on the economic, political, and cultural trends that are seen throughout India between the pre-colonial time period—that is, as early as the Indus Valley Civilization— and today. In class, students acquired an understanding of economy, commerce, agriculture, industry, urbanization, gender roles, and the caste system through lectures and engaging student activities. Specific emphasis was placed on the importance of agriculture in early civilizations and the rising presence of technology through town planning efforts. In effect, students have become familiar with social and economic patterns in early societies. This preliminary knowledge will assist them in their future study of modern day economies and political entities.


Sources (websites, books used, etc.): To name a few:
· http://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/
· http://www.wikipedia.com/
· The World’s History Volume II by Howard Spodek
· Various internet sources for images

Materials needed (markers, scissors, etc): None