India’s Contributions to the World: Zero!

GeoHistory
GeoLiteracy
GeoSTEM
ELL
Lesson Plan Content
Description: 
In this lesson students will gain insight into the cultural diffusion of Indian mathematical achievements, namely the zero. They will practice computing ratios and identifying numerical values. This lesson is modified for English Language Learners (ELLs).
Author: 
Sara Jenkins
Grade Range: 
6
Duration: 
4 class periods
Lesson Materials
Teacher Instructions: 
application/pdf iconTeacher Instructions
Student Materials: 
application/pdf iconStudent Worksheets, Answer Keys, and Assessments
application/pdf iconWorld Map
Materials to Assist Teachers and English Language Learners: 
application/pdf iconVocabulary Cards
application/pdf iconVocabulary Test
Standards
National Geography Standards: 
10: The characteristics, distribution and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics
17: How to apply geography to interpret the past