This Ancient Indian Lesson Plan can fit a 1 or 2-week time frame. It focuses on the themes of Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics, and Social Structure (G.R.A.P.E.S.). Included in this unit of study is a breakdown of relevant NC Essential Standards, concepts, and skills that match the lesson goals. Some goals will overlap, additional standards and goals can be added to lengthen the unit. Student learning objectives, engagement opportunities, accommodations, and assessment ideas are included.

 Students will create an artifact using Tinkercad and a 3D printer.  The artifact must be a product that distinctly relates to their subject.                orStudents will create a holographic presentation using Cospace and Merge Cube.  The hologram will be representative of something distinct to their subject matter.

Students will create a digital, interactive timeline that students can use to highlight the rise, apogee, and decline/fall of their topic. 

In this short video, accompanying activities, and readings, students learn about North Carolina's State Reptile - the Eastern Box Turtle! Students also learn how State Park Rangers collect data on these turtles and how that helps us learn more about them and protect them.

Are all historical sources equally trustworthy? How might the reliability of a historical document be affected by the circumstances under which it was created? In this activity, students sharpen their ability to source documents and learn to think critically about what sources provide the best evidence to answer historical questions.