Lesson Plan On The Mauryan Empire

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LESSON PLAN

STD.6

THE MAURYAN EMPIRE

AIM: To study the importance and role of Mauryan empire in unifying India

WHAT WILL STUDENTS LEARN? Students shall learn following things:

 The reason of rise of Mauryan Empire


 The role of Chanakya in the rise of Mauryan Empire
 The kingdoms during Chandragupta, Bindusara and Ashoka the Great
 The effects of Buddhism on the Emperor Ashoka
 The contribution of Mauryan Empire in various fields
 Reasons of decline

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:

 What led to decline of Nanda dynasty?


 What role did Chanakya play in foundation of Mauryan Empire?
 Who was Selecus Nicator?
 What contributions did Ashoka made after he decided to practice Buddhism?
 What were the distinct features of Mauryan Economy and Trade?

RESOURCES:

 Textbook
 Videos

CONTENT PRESENTATION:

DAY 1

The teacher shows a video of Chankya meeting Chandragupta.

Discuss about the rise of the empire.

DAY 2

The teacher discusses about Mauryan Empire.

Explanation on:

 Role of Chandragupta Maurya


 Role of Bindusara
 Emperor Ashoka the Great in his early life and the change in his life after Kalinga War
DAY 3

The role of Ashoka as a Buddhist Emperor.

Discussion on:

 Ashoka’s Dhamma
 Ashoka’s Edicts

DAY 4

Explanation of:

 The peculiar features of Mauryan Administration


 Mauryan Economy and Trade
 Mauryan Art and Architecture

DAY 5

Discussion on:

 Reasons of decline of Mauryan Empire


 Exercise of text book

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