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Curated OER

Teaching Numbers with Primary Pupils

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
One, two, three. Un, deux, trois. Eins, zwei, drei. Primary learners love to count and this lesson contains a series of games that encourage learners to count in English, French, German, and Spanish. The exercises develop literacy and...
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Memory Games

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Researchers say that we need to hear and see new language 12 times before we remember it! Here's a plan that details a series of games that can be used as memory exercises. Bingo, Noughts and Crosses, Pelmanism, and repetitive speaking...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What's the Weather Like? Primary Level

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Elementary schoolers and language learners will shine with a series of games and activities that feature weather words. The exercises can be adapted for pairs, small groups, or whole class participation.
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Mount Everest History Lesson

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Pupils explore Mount Everest. In this exploration lesson, students read "The Top of the World: Climbing Mount Everest," by Steve Jenkins. Pupils then respond to discussion questions and participate in a map skills activity.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Lesson Plan on Map Skills for South Asia

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders observe and discuss an overhead transparency map of South Asia. In small groups, they label a blank map of South Asia, and listen to a lecture on the realm.
Lesson Plan
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The Four Religions of East Asia

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compare and contrast the four main religions of Asia (Buddhism Confucianism, Daoism, and Shinto). This lesson is intended for use in the middle school Social Studies classroom.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Nepal

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Nepal. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Sherpas

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Sherpas of Nepal. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Nepalis

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Nepalis. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Nepal

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a travel guide and country profile of the Kingdom of Nepal in the Himalaya including a background overview and numerous links to an abundance of information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Nepalese Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Nepalese Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Handout
Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Nepal

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in Nepal, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
Unit Plan
Other

Nepal Home Page: Nepali Calendar (Bikram Sambat)

For Students 9th - 10th
It's 2060! The Nepali year begins in April, and this page offers calendars of the current, future and recent years. Saturday is the public holiday!
Article
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Nepal

For Students 3rd - 8th
Nepal lies between China and India in South Asia. The country is slightly larger than the state of Arkansas. Nepal has the greatest altitude change of any location on Earth. The lowlands are at sea level and the mountains of the...
Website
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Nepal: The Society

For Students 9th - 10th
This Library of Congress site offers information on the country of Nepal, including population, social system and values, religion, education, and health.
Article
BBC

Bbc: Week of 6 23 14: Nepal's Living Goddess Who Still Has to Do Homework

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Kumari, a living goddess in Nepalese culture.
Website
InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia: Asia

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the diverse countries of Asia. Primarily a travel guide, Geographia offers information on other topics, such as economy, geography, climate, history, and people of selected Asian countries. Pictures are included.
Website
Other

Asia Society: Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive storehouse of all types of information on Asia, both current and past: maps and statistics, Asian food, travel guides, photographs, articles, timelines, and more. Asia Source is the work of the Asia Society, a national...
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Other

People and Places of the World: Tibet to Nepal

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow the road from Tibet to Nepal through these photographs. Part of a larger collection of photos taken in Asia.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Introduction to the Himalayas

For Students 9th - 10th
The Himalayas are the highest mountain ranges in the world, and from them flow the major rivers of Asia. The kingdoms of Nepal and Bhutan are located along the Himalayan ranges, and the Tibetan plateau lies to their north. Although the...
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism

For Students 9th - 10th
Buddhism was introduced into Tibet from India and China beginning in the 600s. Over the succeeding centuries, Buddhism became the dominant cultural form in Tibet, exerting a powerful influence not only over religion, but also over...