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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine India's caste system. After learning about the history and development of the caste system, students discuss how new political power granted to women in lower castes is affecting the political and social climate of India. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students investigate the Hindu concept of Artha, getting ahead, through readings and discussions. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students considers the piece of art work entitled, The Nataraj, Lord Shiva and Lord of the Dance to visualize several of the most important ideas of Hinduism. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students examine the role of the British empire and colonization. They explore the effects of their colonization on the world today. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students explore the principal religions which are alive today: Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, and the Philosophies of the Chinese. They determine that there are scientific explanations for many of the subjects that dealt with sacred stories. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students compare belief systems. In groups, pupils research an assigned religion. They create a chart displaying the geographic origins, founding leaders and major teachings of Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism and Islam. In cooperative groups, students simulate a reporter interviewing members of religious groups. They play games to explore main topics of religions. Students write a summary of their findings. Full Review »
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- 8th - 9th
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Students discuss the four goals of Hinduism before reading the story, "Eight Rupees." They read the story and discuss the symbolism of the eight rupees using the Hindu values. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students learn about India and gain knowledge on culture and history. They reflect on population density and democracy and gain a basic understanding of India and building on the knowledge on the topic. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students research the civilization of the Indus Valley. They describe the major river system and physical setting of the valley. Pretending to be an archeologist, students go on a "dig." They describe the Harappan civilization, the physical setting and the climate of the site. Using a specified website, students tour the valley. Students examine why the Harappan civilization declined. They write a report justifying their theory. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students will read the short story, "Meenakshi's Magic Hands" by Santhini Govindan and view a slide show of photo images interspersed with the text to learn of the art form of Kolam. Read and reflect upon a nonfiction essay, Kolam: A Living Art of South India; and participate in a hands-on literature extension arts activity, Working with Kolam Patterns. Full Review »
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