by StudentSavvy
4th - 7th Grade
Ancient India Free Resource | Unit Map, Lesson Plans, Standards & Rubrics
Explore the captivating civilization of Ancient India with this FREE curriculum sampler tailored for 6th-grade Ancient Civilizations and Social Studies educators! This planning pack offers rich support tools to guide your teaching with aligned standards and classroom-ready resources.
Perfect for upper elementary and middle school classrooms, this Ancient India Freebie includes a unit overview map, editable lesson plans, a 5–8 week pacing guide, and grading rubrics for every major activity. Use this as a preview of the complete Ancient India Curriculum by StudentSavvy®.
✔️ What’s Included:
- Ancient India Unit Activity Map – Visual planner of activities and resources across the unit
- Editable Lesson Plans – Daily objectives, essential questions, and standards-aligned content
- Suggested Pacing Calendar (5–8 Weeks) – Easy-to-follow unit schedule
- Assessment Rubrics – Editable templates for writing, projects, presentations, and more
- Standards Overview – Includes CCSS and California HSS standards for 6th grade
Topics Covered in the Unit:
- The Geography of the Indian Subcontinent and monsoon climate
- Indus Valley Civilization and urban planning in Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro
- Hinduism and Buddhism: key beliefs, sacred texts, and figures
- Social Structure: the caste system, varnas, and untouchables
- Leaders and Empires: Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka the Great
- Indian Art, Architecture, and Achievements: temples, pillars, math, and more
Academic Standards Aligned:
- California HSS Standard 6.5: Students analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social structures of the early civilizations of India.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.1: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.1: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.2: Determine the central ideas of a primary or secondary source.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.6-8.2: Write informative/explanatory texts focused on discipline-specific content.
Perfect For:
- Ancient India and Indus Valley Civilizations Units
- 6th Grade Social Studies & History Teachers
- Google Classroom & Distance Learning Compatible
- Printable Interactive Notebooks
- Cross-curricular Projects & Assessments
Introduce your students to the wonders of Ancient India with this thoughtful and organized free resource. With planning tools, standards, and editable materials, you’ll be ready to deliver powerful instruction that brings ancient history to life!
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