John Lawrence G.

Carandang Louie Valerio E3AS / BSE-SS Subject: Asian Studies Unit Title: Ancient Asian Civilizations

TPCK Framework Year: 2014-2015 Quarter: 2nd

Themes

Topics/Expected Time Frame/ Number of Hours

A. Concept of Civilization B. Civilizations in: a. Mesopo tami b. India c. China C. 250 minutes

Learning Objectives

Expected Output
Creative Moviemaker presentation

Teaching Methodologies/ Strategies

Assessment

Asian Studies Asian Civilizations

Knowledge: 1. Identify the basis of the emergence of Ancient Civilizations in Asia: 1.1. Mesopotamia 1.2. China 1.3. India 2. Identify the distinct contributions of each civilization. Skills: 1. Describe the formation of Ancient Civilizations in: 1.1. Mesopotamia 1.2. India 1.3. China 2. Give emphasis on the role of ancient civilizations in shaping and developing Asian identity. 3. Make own conclusion on the implication of the development of

Teaching methodology/ Strategy How will the session / activity be conducted?

A. Concept of civilization In 3 minutes, ask the students to accomplish the KW-L Worksheet. Introduce the video clip viewing. Guide questions for video clip viewing: Was there civilization even during the ancient times? Is civilization a help in shaping the identity of the

GRASPS (Movie Maker Presentation) guided by a scoring rubric. Students will make a creative moviemaker presentation featuring Asias ancient civilization and how they influence and shape our Asian identity. UNESCO declared October 2013 as World Cultural Awareness Month which will be held at Beijing, China. Each region in Asia is given the opportunity to present different civilization in Asia. The President of the United Nations required the Asian Ministry of Arts to do the said task. You are a visual artist from a distinguished international school who is tasked by the Asian Ministry of Arts to come up with creative exhibit and moviemaker presentation that will show the contribution of Ancient Asian civilization. The audiences are the Ambassador of different Asian countries. The product will be evaluated based on the content, organization, and graphics.

inhabitants? Why? Will ancient Asian civilization be similar with the ancient Filipino civilization? Explain

The guide questions will be answered through thinkpair-share activity and semantic web making.

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Asian civilization and establishment of Asian empire. 4. Analyze the important events happened in the different regions of Asia from the establishment of the ancient civilization up to the 16th century. Attitudes 1. Appreciate the thoughts which are the bases in identifying the ancient civilization. 2. Appreciate the contributions of the ancient Asian civilization in the world.

Rubric is attached to this document. B. Civilizations in Mesopotamia Group presentation activity using powerpoint For students activity while listening the groups presentation, let them answer the following guide questions written in the worksheet: What are the kingdoms/empires which emerged in the fertile Crescent? How does an empire differ from city-state? Why was it called Fertile Crescent? What were the features of the Sumerian city-states? Why were they are called temple States? What caused the Assyrians to develop a strong army and a large empire? Give the implications of the development of civilization on the establishment of empires in Asia. How did the Achaemenid kings expand their territories? Differentiate Babylonians from Chaldeans. How can you show your appreciation of the contributions of the Fertile Crescent civilization to the Asian people? Three Minute Essay: Students will be asked to write a short essay on how did the Mesopotamian civilizations help in shaping and developing the Asian identity? The activity will be written on their notebook. Extended learning online activity: Mesopotamia. Let the students view photos online of Mesopotamian Art at http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/ht/?period=04&regi on=wam#slideshow1 Guide question: What is the significance of those art forms in Mesopotamian life? C. Civilization in the Indus River Valley and Pre-test and Post-test Worksheet completion (see at the left column) Extended Learning Assessment Activities (see at the left column) Timed essay (see questions at the left column) Reflective journal: o Guide Question: o How did ancient civilizations help in shaping and developing Asian identity?. o As a Lasallian, what skills, abilities and values have helped you to achieve the task? o What did you learned from the activity?

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Mughal Empires in India. Group presentation activity using powerpoint For students activity while listening the groups presentation, let them answer the following guide questions written in the worksheet: What are the two oldest cities in the Indus River Valley? What are the achievements of the Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa civilizations? What was the result of the mixtures of the Dravidians and the Aryan culture? How did it helping the development of Indian civilization? How did the caste system made life more complex and miserable to the people? Give an account of the events that led to the rise of the Indian Empires Analyze the changes that occurred under the reign of the Mughal emperors Discuss the Muslim influences in India Three Minute Essay: Students will be asked to write a short essay on how did the Indian civilizations help in shaping and developing the Asian identity? The activity will be written on their notebook. Extended learning online activity: Indian Civilization Let the students read an article published online in BBC News. After reading the article, choose 2 ideas/concepts that struck most for them and write a reaction for each. Online source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4970452.stm D. Ancient Civilization in China

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 Group presentation activity using powerpoint For students activity while listening the groups presentation, let them answer the following guide questions written in the worksheet: Explain the following concepts: o Dynasty o Dynastic Cycle Why did the Chinese civilization flourish near the

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Three Minute Essay: Students will be asked to write a short essay on how did the Chinese Dynasties help in shaping and developing the Asian identity? The activity will be written on their notebook.

Huang Ho River? What are the dynasties which emerged in China? Cite the famous leaders and their contributions in Chinese Civilization? What are the common causes of downfall of Chinese dynasties? How did China influence other cultures in Asia?

Extended learning online activity: Ancient Civilization in China Answer the true or false test online. Source is http://cwx.prenhall.com/bookbind/pubbooks/spodek 2/chapter7/deluxe.html Type this email: jorenz20@yahoo.com to the instructor email. Materials / References: Laptop, LCD Projector, speaker, internet connection, and teacher prepared worksheets.