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Ancient India Keynote Presentation WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO DO During computer lab, you will prepare your presentation and identify the graphics that will support the sub-sections of your presentation. You will be working in groups of 5-6 to prepare Keynote presentations on the India Unit. Each group member creates a unique presentation about a lesson from the unit. At the conclusion of the unit, each member of your group will present his/her findings to their group. YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Survey Chapter 6 Ancient India (pp 140 – 177) from your social studies textbook Ancient Civilizations • Prepare an outline of the lesson you have selected using Omni Outliner. You will be the expert member of the group in this area of study. The group must compile the separate sections into a single outline • • Create a unique Keynote presentation of one of the lessons from the unit. Stay on topic. • IDEAS Include graphs, charts, and maps in your presentation. Slides should include a background, title, graphic, bulleted text, transitions, and object builds. Use labels on drawings, maps and pictures. Use an appropriate font size HOW DO WE GET STARTED Take some time to think about what you need to cover, what sources you will use, and how you want to present your information. Consider using original artwork. Use varied vocabulary and vivid descriptions. Everything must be in your own words. Your presentation should have a minimum of 8 slides and include a title slide and citation (bibliography) slide. Citations should be in APA format. Use http:// citationmachine.net/ The reading and research should be done at home. Use that time to locate quality websites and graphics, and prepare your information for class. You may place your research on a flash drive or email it to school. Use your lab time to compile your presentation. I have read and understand Mr. Thornley’s expectations for the India Unit. Parent Signature Student Signature Room Number GRADING Quality of Project – 90% Individual Content, Organization, and Design • Presentation is clear and complete • Student-authored • Few, if any, spelling or grammar errors • Use of varied vocabulary • Slides include backgrounds, titles, text, graphics, transitions, and object builds. • Information and Graphics Bibliography Team Work – 10% • You worked cooperatively and were able to solve conflicts in an appropriate manner. • Deadlines met and group stayed on task • Members are prepared for their presentation to the group. TOPICS (suggestions for research) 6.1 - Geography of Early India What are monsoons? How does northern India differ from the rest of the region? Why is India called a subcontinent? 6.1 - Early India Where did Harappan civilization develop? What is one reason that scholars do not completely understand some important parts of Harappan society? Who were the Aryans? How was Aryan society different from Harappan society? 6.2 Origins of Hinduism What is the caste system? Why did strict caste rules develop? What does the Rigveda include? What role did sacrifice play in Aryan society? What is karma? How did Brahmanism develop into Hinduism? How does Hinduism reinforce followers’ to remain within their castes? What are the four main teachings of Jainism? How do you think the idea of nonviolence affected the daily lives of Jains in ancient India? 6.3 - Origins of Buddhism Who was the Buddha, and what does the term Buddha mean? How did Siddhartha Guatama free his mind and clarify his thinking as he searched for wisdom? What is nirvana? How are Buddhist teachings different from Hindu teachings? Why do Buddhists believe that following the Eightfold Path leads to a better life? Into what lands did Buddhism spread? What role did missionaries play in spreading Buddhism? 6.4 - Indian Empires Who created the Mauryan Empire? What happened after Asoka became a Buddhist? Why do you think many people consider Asoka the greatest of all Mauryan rulers? To which religion did most of the Gupta rulers belong? How were the rulers Chandragupta Maurya and and Chandragupta I alike, and how were they different? Do you think the Gupta enforcement of caste rules was a good thing? Why or why not? 6.5 - Indian Achievements What did Hindu temples of the Gupta period look like? How can you tell that Indian artists were well respected? Why do you think Hindu and Buddhist temples contained great works of art? What is the Bhagavad Gita? Why were the stories of the Panchatantra written? Why do you think people are still interested in ancient Sanskrit epics today? What is metallurgy? Why do we call the numbers we use today Hindu-Arabic numerals? TIMELINE January 4 January 25 February 15 February 22 Introduction Unit Outlines Due Presentations Due Present to Group