Lesson Plans
Meaghan McCauley
Week of February 2nd, 2009

Monday-Friday: 48-minute classes

Objectives:
1) Define non-violence.
2) List Gandhi’s methods and achievements in helping gain independence for India.
3) Examine Gandhi’s impact on our modern institutions.
4) Recognize the rewards and drawbacks for newly independent nations.
5) Compare/Contrast the development of India and Pakistan.

Essential Question:
By 1800, England had lost its American colonies and France was torn by a violent revolution. Yet, by 1900, Western Europe and the U.S. had worldwide empires, a dominance which continues to this day. What factors brought Western Europe and the U.S. to this world-power status and what were the domestic and worldwide responses to these changes?

Departmental Focus Questions:
1) How did those regions subjected to Western domination respond, as individuals, groups, and nations? (i.e. native resistance, China’s resistance, Japan’s modernization, Mexico’s revolution)
2) How did nationalism, as a response to imperialism, lead to a new political order in India and Southeast Asia?

Monday:
1) Get Organized:
a. Hand back papers
b. Save important papers
c. Review rules and expectations
2) Group Discussion: How would you react to a mandatory town curfew for everyone 18 and under?
Homework:
1) Read and Complete Section Assessment or Notes for Chapter 30, Section 4, “Nationalism in India and Southeast Asia”.

Tuesday:
1) Warm Up: Does non-violence work?
2) Begin excerpts from the film “Gandhi”.
a. Opening/Memorial Service
b. Amritsar Massacre
c. Riot
d. Salt March
e. Saltworks March
3) The Last Word: Hand out quote assignment.
Homework:
1) Work on Gandhi Quote Assignment (due Thursday).

Wednesday:
1) Watch excerpts from “Gandhi”.
Homework:
1) Work on Gandhi Quote Assignment (due Thursday).

Thursday:
1) Discuss/Share the Quote Assignment.
2) Problems facing new countries: What’s the deal with McCauley Island?
Homework:
1) Read and Complete Section Assessment or Notes for Chapter 34, Section 1, “The Indian Subcontinent Gains Independence,” #1-4.

Friday:
1) Warm Up: After independence, what types of problems faced India and Pakistan?
2) Timeline Activity: In groups, students will create separate timelines for India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
3) The Last Word: What are some similar issues these nations have faced?
Homework:
1) Have a great weekend!