Lesson Title: Rebellions in British India during the Raj

Grade Level: High School

Duration: 2 class periods (90 minutes each)

Academic Standards:

• Analyze the causes and effects of imperialism and colonialism in Asia, Africa, and the Americas (Standard 2.1)
• Evaluate the impact of nationalism and independence movements in Asia, Africa, and the Americas (Standard 2.2)
• Analyze the role of individuals and groups in shaping world history (Standard 2.3)

Objectives:

• Students will be able to identify and describe the major rebellions that occurred in British India during the Raj.
• Students will be able to analyze the causes and effects of these rebellions.
• Students will be able to evaluate the impact of these rebellions on the Indian independence movement.

Materials:

• Textbook or online resources on British India and the Raj
• Handout on the major rebellions in British India during the Raj
• Graphic organizer for analyzing the causes and effects of the rebellions
• Writing prompts for evaluating the impact of the rebellions

Procedure:

Day 1:

1. Introduction (10 minutes) - Ask students what they know about British India and the Raj. - Explain that during the Raj, there were several rebellions against British rule in India. - Tell students that they will be learning about these rebellions and their impact on the Indian independence movement.

2. Lecture and Discussion (40 minutes) - Provide a brief lecture on the major rebellions in British India during the Raj, including the Sepoy Mutiny, the Indian National Army, and the Quit India Movement. - Discuss the causes and effects of each rebellion, including the role of nationalism and independence movements. - Encourage students to ask questions and participate in the discussion.

3. Handout and Graphic Organizer (30 minutes) - Distribute the handout on the major rebellions in British India during the Raj. - Have students work in pairs or small groups to complete the graphic organizer, analyzing the causes and effects of each rebellion.

4. Check for Understanding (10 minutes) - Have students share their graphic organizers with the class. - Ask students to identify the similarities and differences between the rebellions.

Day 2:

1. Writing Prompts (10 minutes) - Provide writing prompts for students to evaluate the impact of the rebellions on the Indian independence movement. - Examples of prompts include: “How did the rebellions in British India during the Raj contribute to the Indian independence movement?” and “What role did nationalism play in these rebellions?”

2. Group Discussion (40 minutes) - Have students work in small groups to discuss their responses to the writing prompts. - Encourage students to share their ideas and perspectives with each other.

3. Class Discussion (30 minutes) - Lead a class discussion on the impact of the rebellions on the Indian independence movement. - Encourage students to share their insights and observations.

4. Success Criteria (10 minutes) - Review the success criteria for the lesson, which include: identifying and describing the major rebellions in British India during the Raj, analyzing the causes and effects of these rebellions, and evaluating the impact of these rebellions on the Indian independence movement.

Check for Understanding:

• Have students share their graphic organizers with the class and identify the similarities and differences between the rebellions.

Success Criteria:

• Students will be able to identify and describe the major rebellions that occurred in British India during the Raj.
• Students will be able to analyze the causes and effects of these rebellions.
• Students will be able to evaluate the impact of these rebellions on the Indian independence movement.