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
Vocabulary Building
In this vocabulary worksheet, students answer definition and fill in the blank questions about various vocabulary words. Students complete this for 4 pages with 6 words each and 18 questions each.
Curated OER
Seventh Grade Social Studies Test
In this Georgia social studies assessment activity, 7th graders respond to thirty multiple choice questions based on seventh grade social studies skills.
Curated OER
Commonly Confused Words - Quiz 25
In this confused words worksheet, learners fill in the blanks to sentences by choosing the correct confusing word. Students complete 20 sentences.
Curated OER
A Passport to Asia
Students explore Asia. In this geography skills lesson plan, students design travel brochures that market Asia by highlighting its location, population, capital, landforms, famous places, and food.
Curated OER
Breaking News English: U.S. Dollar
In this U.S. dollar worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and...
PBS
Pbs: The Story of India: Hinduism
PBS explores one of the world's oldest religions, Hinduism. Identifies the origins of Hinduism, the sacred text "Vedas," and the three main deities, Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Describes the influence of the caste systems on India's...
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.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Beliefs of Hinduism
Read a quick description of the most common Hindu beliefs and view a picture of a sandstone statue of Harihara.
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.
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.
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.