Grade/Subject:

Grade 3 Social Studies

Date: Nov 23, 2016

Topic:
Communities in the World

Lesson Duration:
60 Minutes

PROGRAM OF STUDIES OUTCOMES

General Learning Outcome:
Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how geographic, social,
cultural and linguistic factors affect quality of life in communities in India, Tunisia,
Ukraine and Peru.
Specific Learning Outcomes:

What are the traditions, celebrations, stories and practices in the communities that
connect the people to the past and to each other (e.g., language spoken, traditions,
customs)? (CC, GC, TCC)
How is identity reflected in traditions, celebrations, stories and customs in the
communities? (CC, I, TCC)

Additional Cross-Curricular Outcomes:

ART: Contextual information (geographical, historical, biographical, cultural) may be
needed to understand works of art.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Students will:
1. Appreciate the significance of the Taj Mahal in India and around the world
ASSESSMENTS
Observations:
Key Questions:
Observe students ability to
Why is the Taj Mahal important to
participate in group discussion.
India and its people?
Written/ Performance Assessments: The students will be creating an art project, which
represents the Taj Mahal. Understanding of the Taj Mahals significance will be observed
during class.
RESOURCES CONSULTED
http://www.tajmahal.org.uk/taj-mahal-facts.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taj_Mahal
http://thecraftyclassroom.com/crafts/india-crafts-for-kids/taj-mahal-art-project/

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

Bleeding Art Tissue, Sharpies, Sketchpad papers, paint brushes, Taj Mahal copies
PROCEDURE

Introduction (5 min)
Attention Grabber: Who is enjoying learning all about India?
Assessment of Prior Knowledge: What are some of the things you have learned so far?

Expectations for Learning and Behaviour: During art time it is ok to chat with your
neighbours at noise level 2. You should be in your seat and use hands up if you need
something. You would not want to ruin a friends art project by running around.
Transition to Body: Lets talk about the Taj Mahal.
Body (24 min)
Key Questions: See above
Learning Activity #1 (Allow 10 minutes): Class discussion
Show some pictures !
Meaning: Crown Palace
Location: City of Agra (Show on map of India)
Made of: Pure white marble
What is it: Tomb (Mausoleum) and Mosque (Islam)
Commissioned by the emperor in 1632 in order to house the tomb of his favourite wives.
Took over 20 years to complete
Considered a World Heritage Site.
7 8 visitors each year (TOURISM)
Four minarets frame the tomb, one at each corner of the plinth facing the chamfered
corners
The Taj Mahal was constructed using materials from all over India and Asia. It is believed
over 1,000 elephants were used to transport building materials, 20,000 workers
28 different varieties of semi-precious and precious stones were used to adorn the Taj
Mahal with exquisite inlay work.
Assessment/ Differentiation: N/A Discussion
Key Questions: See above
Learning Activity #2 (Allow 40 minutes): Art Project
Assessment/ Differentiation: N/A will circulate and help students. No writing required
here.
Sponge: Write out something you learned about the Taj Mahal.
Closure (3 min)
Who can tell me one fact about the Taj Mahal?
Where is the Taj Mahal located?
Instructions on Smart board. (bring in Samples)
Part 1: Cut out Taj Mahal; Trace it on your sketchpad with pencil. Using
water, stick on the pieces of bleeding art paper. Use warm on the
outsides and cool on the insides. Overlap is ok. Remind students
about respect. We are creating a replica of something very special.
Part 2: Peel off all tissue. (Should just call off). Using your cut out as
inspiration, trace the Taj Mahal in sharpie and fill in some details.