Curated OER
The Fall of the Roman Empire and the Armenian Tragedy of 1915
Students examine the fall of the Roman Empire and the Armenian tragedy. In this world history lesson plan, students read handouts about both world history events and create presentations that feature the events.
Curated OER
Ancient China Test
For this geography and history test worksheet, learners respond to 25 short answer and multiple choice questions about the history and geography of ancient China.
Curated OER
Hinduism vs. Buddhism
Fourth graders create Venn diagrams showing the differences and similarities between the religions of Hinduism and Buddhism.
Curated OER
Gandhi Lessons and His Legacy of Peace
Gandhi's message of nonviolence and the practice of civil disobedience influenced people around the world.
Friesian School
Friesian.com: Caste System Stages of Life in Hinduism
This comprehensive article from friesian.com covers the Caste System and also discusses the stages of life in Hinduism. Includes a graphic organizer.
Human Rights Watch
Global Caste Discrimination
This in-depth article about the concern over caste system in such countries as India reveals how this form of social organization is discriminatory and racist.
Scholastic
Scholastic: New York Times Upfront: A Tale of Two Indias
Millions of Indians are moving from poverty into a vast middle class, but at the same time, India is a country where millions of people still live in extreme poverty. Vast challenges still loom such as the caste system which keeps many...
University of California
Ucla: Manas: About India
This is a robust site from UCLA with lots of information about Indian cultures, religions, social life and organization, history and politics. Don't expect a zillion pictures, but an in-depth look at the cultures and history.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographia.com: An Introduction to India
This site from Geographia.com treats the subject of India in a factual presentation of India's location, geography, climate, culture, people, and history. The format is easy to follow, but not necessarily attractively displayed.