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\nMiddle School World History\n

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\nA 22-lesson Middle School World History unit uses a unique problem-solving approach to teach tweens economic history. After reading articles that provide background information, pupils engage in activities and simulations that require...\n
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\nInto Which Caste Have You Been Cast?: India's Caste System\n

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\nWhat was it like to fit into a certain class with no choice in the matter? Learners experience the caste system in a role-play activity, work individually on handouts to enhance their learning, and participate in an evaluation activity...\n
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\nIndia and the Caste System in 200 B.C.E.\n

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\nMany young people know India had a caste system that prevented social mobility and structured Indian society. The connections between the caste system and economics may not be as clear, however. A reading, chart activity, and PowerPoint...\n
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\nThe Caste System in India\n

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\nIt's so important to help our pupils understand different societies and lifestyles found around the globe. They will read a very brief explanation of the traditional Caste system in India, answer 10 comprehension questions, and analyze 5...\n
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\nMy Passport to India: What's Caste Like?\n

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\nTo gain an understanding of what it was like to live under India's caste system, class members engage in a role-playing activity that assigns group members to four different groups, each with different rules for behavior.\n
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\nThe Story of India - The Power of Ideas - 1/6\n

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\nIn the 5th Century BC Varanasi was founded, it was one of the first religious centers in India. In this episode we are introduced to the caste system and Iron Age society. This video series is very well done but slightly disjointed in...\n
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\nCaste In Stone?\n

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\nStudents 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.\n
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\nEarly Civilizations of Ancient India\n

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\nTaking your class through one of the richest and most influencial histories on earth, these slides detail the development and characteristics of Indian culture. Full of pictures of ancient relics, maps of migration and settlement...\n
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\nWriting Exercises: The Gupta Empire I\n

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\nThose studying the history of India and the legacy left by the Gupta Empire will have no problem answering these three short answer questions. Learners compose three short paragraphs describing the Gupta Empire, the historical population...\n
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\nOrigins of Civilization - India - The Empire of Spirit 2/6\n

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\nTravel to the Indian countryside to see how Indian culture evolved. In part two the caste system, the Vedas, and the teachings of Krishna are introduced. A wonderful look into the spiritual life and ritual of Indian culture.\n
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\nBuddha and Ashoka\n

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\nFor such a complex and lengthy topic, Mr. Green does a great job of introducing and/or quickly summarizing the major tenets of Indian cultural and religious history, as well as the origins of Buddhism. Topics covered in this episode...\n
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\nIndia: A Quick Overview of Indian History\n

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\nOnly 18 slides, but they sure do cover a large time period! From Indian geography and the Aryan Invasion, to the Marya Empire and Buddhism, this overview touches on basic information regarding Indian history. Perfect as an introduction...\n
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\nWriting Exercises: Collapse of European Imperialism, #1\n

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\nWorld War II led to the collapse of the colonial empires that Europe had created before the turn of the century. Budding historians examine Imperialism's historiography. They compose three responses that discuss the roles of Indian caste...\n
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\nMaurya & Gupta India\n

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\nArt, power, and commerce are often the hallmarks of a mighty empire - and the ancient world of India is no exception. The presentation explores the Maurya, Asoka, and Gupta Empires, detailing the territorial and artistic changes that...\n
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\nANCIENT INDIA\n

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\nSixth graders engage in a variety of activities in order to study the culture of Ancient India. They read text in order to answer specific questions. Students make a crossword puzzle to review vocabulary among many other exercises in the...\n
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\nIndia History: The Big Picture\n

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\nIn this India history study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the history of India from about 1500 to the present.\n
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\nCulture of Ancient India\n

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\nA study of Ancient India can be a great way to cover a variety of subjects including art, history, and world religion.\n
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\nThe Beliefs of Hinduism: K.A.R.M.A.\n

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\nIn this beliefs of Hinduism study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to religion and then respond to a reflection question.\n
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\nNCTA Lesson Plan on Japan\n

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\nStudents investigate a controversial issue of discrimination based upon a caste system in Japan. It is compared to India and they use research methods to make discoveries concerning the history and similarities to the two systems.\n
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\nTermite Biology\n

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\nStudents explore the physical characteristics, distribution and habitat of termites. The lesson focuses on the termite as a social creature contrary to most other insects.\n
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\nUNDERSTANDING KARMA, DHARMA, AND SAMSARA\n

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\nStudents examine the Indian concepts of dharma, karma and samsara, see how violating one's dharma might lead to becoming an out-caste, and appreciate how these concepts undergird Indian life.\n
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\nChalkboard Challenge: The Five Major Religions\n

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\nEmploying a game format, this Jeopardy-influenced game provides questions to help learners review information related to the study of world religions. The questions involve an exploration of the Hindu, Jewish, Christian, Islamic, and...\n
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\nDiwali-Hindu New Year\n

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\nYoung scholars demonstrate their understanding of the themes and symbols that are associated with Diwali. They participate in a service project centered on spreading good luck and fortune in their community.\n
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\nHinduism vs. Buddhism\n

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\nFourth graders create Venn diagrams showing the differences and similarities between the religions of Hinduism and Buddhism.\n
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