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Actively Organizing Passive Resistance

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore organizing to resist oppressive authority without the use of violence.  In this philosophy lesson, students research Gandhi's approach to organizing people around a positive cause without the need to be aggressive...
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Satyagraha, Its Origins and Applications

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders study the steps and methods taken by Gandhi.  In this World History lesson, 10th graders create illustrations to represent these steps.  Students write a persuasive essay on these measures taken by Gandhi. 
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Achieving Belonging for All

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore ways of belonging. In this social science lesson, students discover non-violent ways for belonging similar to Mohandas Gandhi.
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Aahimsa in the Real World: Identifying Ahimsa

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders become familiar with the use of the newspaper and how it educates people. In this ahimsa lesson, 2nd graders recognize the importance of Gandhi and his beliefs. Students read articles and answer questions about ahimsa.
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Breaking the Unjust Law

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students consider the concept of civil disobedience. In this lesson on changing unjust laws, students use primary sources to understand how Gandhi and King changed the law. Students will then list laws that they feel are unjust and plan...
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Non-violent Protest Through The Ages

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars are introduced to non-violent ways to solve disagreements with others. In groups, they analyze the ways Martin Luther King, Gandhi and Thoreau shared their views in non-violent ways. They complete a sketch of the life of...
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Truth and love by Ghandi and King: Experimenting with Satyagraha

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students research Ghandi's philosophy of Satyagraha. In this Satyagraha lesson, students see how Martin Luther King incorporated Ghandi's "truth-force" philosophy into the Black Freedom Movement. They see how this philosophy is present...
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Conflict Resolution

For Students 8th - 12th
A thought-provoking language arts instructional activity prompts learners to respond to seven questions that deal with sociology. Additionally, they consider topics regarding animal rights. Sure to spark some engaging conversations in...
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Vocab-u-lous! Build a Fabulous Vocab: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

For Students 10th - 11th
In this Martin Luther King Jr. Day vocabulary worksheet, students select the best word to complete the sentence. They are challenged by words that relate to Martin Luther King Jr.
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Restorative Justice

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study restorative justice. In this government instructional activity, 6th graders discuss restorative justice, examine the ways restitution can be made when a crime occurs, and write about a conflict at home or school and...
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Satyagrah: Social Change vs. Social Transformation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars examine the difference between social change and social transformation. they learn through discussion in order to be able to research and analyze a systematic social injustice. Students identify their part in a wider...
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Peacemaker Pop Quiz

For Students 5th - 8th
In this peacemakers worksheet, students answer short answer questions about people who have been peacemakers in the world. Students complete 6 questions.
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McGraw Hill

Proofreading Exercise

For Students 7th - 9th
In this proofreading activity, students rewrite a paragraph to correct various errors. Students must find and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar, and usage.
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Court Documents Related to

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students use the National Archives to researcj cout coduments related to Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Brother Outsider

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view the film "Brother Outsider" and read an article by Bayard Rustin as springboards to discuss the concept of civil rights in the United States. They follow a discussion guide.
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M. K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence

For Students 9th - 10th
The M. K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence was founded by Arun Gandhi, fifth grandson of Mohandas Gandhi. Its aim is to promote Gandhi's nonviolent philosophy. There is a biography of Mohandas Gandhi, articles, links, and information...
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Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya: Mahatma Gandhi Information Website

For Students 9th - 10th
A very rich site devoted to Mohandas Gandhi. It includes extensive biographical information, his philosophy, many photos, articles and essays. There are tributes, reminiscences, speeches, prayers, his family tree, and much much more.
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Indian Gandhian Charitable Institution: A Comprehensive Site on Mahatma Gandhi

For Students 9th - 10th
As the title says, this site has a wide range of information on Mahatma Gandhi, including photos, videos, articles, speeches, letters, etc.
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Bombay Sarvodaya Mandal: Gandhi's Life in 5000 Words

For Students 9th - 10th
Very detailed biography of Mohandas Gandhi's life, nicely laid out in stages.
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McMaster University

Mc Master University: Mahatma Gandhi Lectures on Nonviolence

For Students 9th - 10th
The Centre for Peace Studies at McMaster University established the Mahatma Gandhi Lecture series to promote the values of nonviolent resistance. Most of the speeches, all by prominent activists and leaders, are available here.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Age of Imperialism: Gandhi: Indian Freedom Fighter

For Students 9th - 10th
The story of Mohandas Gandhi and how he led the nonviolent rebellion against British rule in India, resulting in India's independence. It also led to religious conflict between Hindus and Muslims who wanted separate countries (i.e.,...
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Peace Pledge Union: Mohanda Gandhi

For Students 9th - 10th
The Peace Pledge Union offers a short biography of Mohandas Gandhi. Content explores Gandhi's development of nonviolent disobedience, campaigns against racial discrimination, and particularly Gandhi's role in the Salt March of 1930.
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Cnn: Mohandas Gandhi (1869 1948)

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive discussion of Gandhi's creed of nonviolence and how he practiced this philosophy in his own life.
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Read Works: The British Empire Mohandas K. Gandhi

For Students 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Mohandas Gandhi and his work to gain independence for India without violence. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

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