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The Monkey Dance: Exploring Balinese Culture

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore Balinese culture. For this Balinese integrated fine arts lesson, students listen to a podcast of "The Monkey Dance," taking notes about important features of the dance. Students participate in a jigsaw cooperative...
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Lessons of the Indian Epics: Following the Dharma

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine how the epic poem, "Ramayana" teaches dharma, one of Hinduism's most important tenets. They read the abridged version of the "Ramayana," identify the main plot points, complete a chart, and write an essay on a...
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RAMA AND THE RAMAYANA

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students recognize and tell the Ramayana, examine how the Ramayana is a model for dharma, appreciate the importance of Rama and Sita as role models for Indians, and explore the central importance of dharma in Indian life.
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Lessons of the Indian Epics: The Ramayana

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students read a version of Ramayana and explore the elements of the epic hero cycle. In this Ramayana analysis lesson, students retell the basic narrative of the Ramayana and identify the main characters. Students identify elements of...
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Hinduism Match the Cards

For Students 7th - 9th
For this Hinduism worksheet, students identify the Hindu religion through terms and pictures. Cards may be categorized according to worship terms, symbols, or holy books and compared and contrasted with other world religions.