Gandhi's Principles for Modern Change: Student Campaigns

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Gandhi's Principles for Modern Change: Student Campaigns

Grade 9HistorySocial Studies4 days

In this project, 9th-grade students explore the historical context and impact of Gandhi's principles by investigating the complex relationship between India and Britain during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Through activities like creating visual timelines, analyzing infrastructure developments, and designing multimedia presentations on Gandhi's influence, students gain a comprehensive understanding of Gandhi's role in India's independence. The culminating task involves applying Gandhi's principles to modern global issues, encouraging students to creatively develop campaign proposals that reflect historical philosophies in contemporary contexts.

GandhiIndependenceIndia-BritainHistorical ContextModern IssuesCampaignsInfrastructure

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Inquiry Framework

Question Framework

Driving Question

The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can Gandhi's principles be creatively reimagined and applied to solve current global issues, based on the historical context of India's fight for independence?

Essential Questions

Supporting questions that break down major concepts.

How did the economic and political relationship between India and Britain evolve during the 19th and early 20th centuries?
In what ways did infrastructure developments like roads, railroads, canals, and universities impact Indian society during this period?
How did the rise of Indian nationalism shape the country’s quest for independence?
What key principles did Gandhi advocate for, and how did they influence the Indian independence movement?
How can Gandhi's philosophy be applied to address contemporary global issues?
What are the challenges and opportunities in applying historical philosophies to modern societal problems?

Standards & Learning Goals

Learning Goals

By the end of this project, students will be able to:

Students will understand and analyze the economic and political relationship between India and Britain during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Students will evaluate the impact of infrastructure developments in India during the said period on society.
Students will explore the rise of Indian nationalism and identify Gandhi's key principles.
Students will critically analyze how Gandhi's philosophy influenced the Indian independence movement.
Students will apply Gandhi's principles to create campaigns that address contemporary global issues, using creative and critical thinking.
Students will explore the challenges and opportunities of applying historical philosophies like Gandhi's to solve modern societal problems.

State History Standards

WHII.12

Primary

Identify major developments in Indian history in the 19th and early 20th century, including the economic and political relationship between India and Britain, the building of roads, canals, railroads, and universities, the rise of Indian nationalism, and the influence and ideas of Gandhi.Reason: This standard provides a historical foundation for understanding the context in which Gandhi's principles emerged and thrived, which is crucial for reimagining those principles into modern scenarios.

Common Core Standards

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.1

Secondary

Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, attending to such features as the date and origin of the information.Reason: Analyzing historical texts to understand Gandhi's principles and the Indian independence movement requires citing textual evidence, which aligns well with this standard.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.7

Secondary

Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.Reason: Students will need to conduct research to understand historical contexts and apply these to modern issues, fulfilling the research component of this standard.

Next Generation Science Standards

NGSS.HS-ETS1-1

Supporting

Analyze a major global challenge to specify qualitative and quantitative criteria and constraints for solutions that account for societal needs and wants.Reason: This aligns with exploring how Gandhi's principles can be applied to solve global challenges, integrating societal needs and modern constraints.

Entry Events

Events that will be used to introduce the project to students

Social Media Challenge: #GandhiToday

Launch a social media challenge where students create posts or campaigns highlighting how Gandhi’s principles can solve modern problems. This entry event links to their social media interests, encouraging them to research and innovate on ways Gandhi's ideas are still relevant and adaptable in today's world.

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Portfolio Activities

These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.

Activity 1

Gandhi's Timeline Trek

Students will create a visual timeline showcasing key historical events related to India's economic and political relationship with Britain in the 19th and early 20th centuries. This activity builds foundational knowledge necessary for understanding Gandhi's emergence and his principles.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Research major economic and political events involving India and Britain during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

2. Select significant events to include in the timeline, noting their impact on Indian society.

3. Design a visual timeline, using creative graphics to illustrate each event.

4. Present the timeline, highlighting the evolution of the relationship between India and Britain.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA visual timeline illustrating key events and their impacts on India-Britain relations.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with WHII.12 A (economic and political relationship between India and Britain)

Activity 2

Infrastructure Impact Analyzer

Students will analyze the societal effects of infrastructural developments such as roads, railroads, canals, and universities in 19th and early 20th century India. This helps them understand the broader context in which Gandhi operated.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Research various infrastructural developments in India during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

2. Use case studies to explore the impact of these developments on different segments of Indian society.

3. Create a report or presentation detailing findings and implications on social change.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA detailed report or presentation on infrastructural impacts on Indian society.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with WHII.12 B (infrastructure developments)

Activity 3

Nationalism and Gandhi Galore

Delve deep into the rise of Indian nationalism and Gandhi's role in it. Students will explore Gandhi's ideas and create a multimedia presentation showing how these influenced India's quest for independence.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Research the rise of Indian nationalism and Gandhi's key ideas and actions.

2. Compile information on Gandhi's influence on the independence movement using primary and secondary sources.

3. Design a multimedia presentation illustrating these influences.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA multimedia presentation showing Gandhi's influence on Indian nationalism.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with WHII.12 C (rise of Indian nationalism and influence of Gandhi); CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.1 (citing textual evidence)

Activity 4

Principle to Practice Workshop

In this culminating activity, students will reimagine Gandhi's principles to address a modern global issue. They will create a campaign proposal to demonstrate their understanding and innovative application.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Identify a relevant global issue that could benefit from Gandhi's principles.

2. Research Gandhi's principles thoroughly to find connections.

3. Develop a campaign proposal using creative formats like videos, social media posts, or pamphlets.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA campaign proposal utilizing Gandhi’s principles to solve a global issue.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with NGSS.HS-ETS1-1 (analyzing global challenges); CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.7 (conducting research projects)

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Rubric & Reflection

Portfolio Rubric

Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolio

Gandhi's Philosophy Reimagined Assessment Rubric

Category 1

Historical Context Understanding

Assesses students' grasp of key historical events between India and Britain, and their impact on Indian society as informed by Gandhi's emergence.

Criterion 1

Timeline of India-Britain Relations

Evaluate the accuracy and creativity in the timeline that depicts major economic and political events involving India and Britain.

Exemplary

4 Points

Timeline includes accurate, detailed, and creatively presented events, showing deep understanding of impacts on Indian society.

Proficient

3 Points

Timeline is mostly accurate, displays detailed events with good organization but less creative presentation.

Developing

2 Points

Timeline has some inaccuracies, includes basic events and limited creativity.

Beginning

1 Points

Timeline is inaccurate or incomplete with minimal detail and creativity.

Criterion 2

Impact of Infrastructure Developments

Measures understanding of how infrastructure changes in India influenced society during the relevant period.

Exemplary

4 Points

Comprehensive analysis showing varied societal impacts with well-organized and innovative presentation.

Proficient

3 Points

Clear analysis with well-understood impacts; presentation is organized but less innovative.

Developing

2 Points

Basic analysis showing limited understanding with unorganized presentation.

Beginning

1 Points

Minimal analysis and unclear understanding, lacking organization.

Category 2

Critical Analysis and Application of Concepts

Evaluates students' ability to critically analyze Gandhi's philosophy and apply it to modern issues.

Criterion 1

Understanding Gandhi's Influence

Assess comprehension of Gandhi's role in India’s independence and his philosophical principles.

Exemplary

4 Points

Demonstrates thorough understanding with well-cited sources and thoughtful analysis.

Proficient

3 Points

Shows good comprehension and source citation, though less extensive analysis.

Developing

2 Points

Demonstrates basic understanding with limited sources and analysis.

Beginning

1 Points

Minimal understanding and insufficient source citation and analysis.

Criterion 2

Creative Application

Evaluate the creativity and feasibility of applying Gandhi’s principles to modern issues in campaign proposals or projects.

Exemplary

4 Points

Innovative application with viable solutions and comprehensive understanding of Gandhi's principles.

Proficient

3 Points

Creative application with logical solutions and good understanding of principles.

Developing

2 Points

Limited creativity and partial solutions with basic understanding.

Beginning

1 Points

Lacks creativity or viable solutions, shows minimal understanding.

Category 3

Research and Evidence

Measures students' ability to conduct research and provide evidence to support their findings and creative proposals.

Criterion 1

Research Skills

Assesses the quality of research and the ability to synthesize information from varied sources.

Exemplary

4 Points

Extensive research with well-synthesized information from diverse sources.

Proficient

3 Points

Adequate research and good synthesis of information, though less variety in sources.

Developing

2 Points

Limited research and partial synthesis of information.

Beginning

1 Points

Minimal research with poorly synthesized information.

Criterion 2

Use of Textual Evidence

Evaluate the use of textual evidence in presenting findings and supporting arguments.

Exemplary

4 Points

Exceptional use of relevant, well-integrated textual evidence that strongly supports analysis.

Proficient

3 Points

Good use of relevant textual evidence, but integration or support might be less strong.

Developing

2 Points

Basic use of some textual evidence, but weakly supports analysis.

Beginning

1 Points

Minimal use of textual evidence that does not support analysis.

Category 4

Presentation and Communication

Examines students' abilities to communicate their understanding and findings through effective presentations and media.

Criterion 1

Multimedia Presentation

Assess the clarity, creativity, and engagement of presentations.

Exemplary

4 Points

Presentation is clear, engaging, and highly creative with excellent use of multimedia elements.

Proficient

3 Points

Presentation is clear and organized with good use of multimedia elements.

Developing

2 Points

Presentation lacks clarity or organization, with limited multimedia use.

Beginning

1 Points

Presentation is unclear, disorganized, and lacks multimedia elements.

Reflection Prompts

End-of-project reflection questions to get students to think about their learning

Question 1

Reflect on how your understanding of the economic and political relationship between India and Britain has evolved through the activities in this unit.

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Question 2

How confident are you in explaining the impact of infrastructural developments in India during the 19th and early 20th centuries?

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Question 3

Which of Gandhi's principles do you believe is most relevant to solving modern global issues, and why?

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Question 4

In what ways can applying historical philosophies like Gandhi's be both challenging and rewarding in solving modern societal problems?

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Question 5

How effective do you think your campaign proposal was in demonstrating the application of Gandhi's principles to a contemporary issue?

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Options

Very effective

Somewhat effective

Neutral

Somewhat ineffective

Very ineffective