Grade 2 - Early Asian Civilizations

144 Early Asian Civilizations: Supplemental Guide PP | Pausing Point

Note to Teacher

This is the end of the read-alouds about early Indian civilization.

You should pause here and spend one day reviewing, reinforcing,

or extending the material taught thus far.

You may have students do any combination of the activities listed

below, but it is highly recommended you use the Mid-Domain

Student Performance Task Assessment to assess students’

knowledge of ancient Indian civilization. The other activities may

be done in any order. You may also choose to do an activity with

the whole class or with a small group of students who would

benefi t from the particular activity.

Core Content Objectives Up to This Pausing Point

Students will:

 Identify Asia as the largest continent with the most populous

countries in the world

 Locate Asia and India on a map or globe

 Explain the importance of the Indus and Ganges Rivers for the

development of civilization in ancient times

 Describe the key components of a civilization

 Identify Hinduism and Buddhism as major religions originating in Asia

 Describe the basic principles of Hinduism and Buddhism

 Identify the names for followers of Hinduism and Buddhism

 Identify the holy texts of Hinduism and Buddhism

 Identify holy places for Hindus and Buddhists

 Identify important figures in Hinduism and Buddhism

 Identify Diwali as an important holiday in Hinduism

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