Kathmandu

On April 28, 2015, a 7.8 earthquake ruptured the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal. Seven UNESCO World Heritage sites are located in this valley. The efforts of experts and archeologists to restore three of them—Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan...

Students read a letter by Steve Williams to determine why self-discipline and integrity are important attributes for peace corps volunteers. They apply these concepts to their own lives.

Young scholars explore the trait of integrity. In this character education lesson, students read letters by Steve Williams pertaining to jobs that help others. Young scholars discuss the jobs WilIiams shares as well as integrity in their...

Students analyze the Nepalese King's response to pro-democracy demonstrations, and examine existing monarchies around the world. They conduct research, read an article, and present information on various modern-day monarchies.

Students virtually follow team from the 2003 Everest Expedition on an adventurous climb up the world's highest mountain.

Students define plate tectonics, and explain how the Himalaya Mountains were formed.

Students explain what life would be like in a typical Himalayan village in Nepal, and compare their life with the life of a child living in a small village high up in the Himalaya Mountains.

Students compare and contrast beliefs of the Hindu and Buddhist religions.

Students research information on remote Nepalese mountain villages as they track a mountain climbing team nearing Mt. Everest. They access Internet photos of villages, create models and participate in class discussion about the culture...

Students compare and contrast the characteristics of Buddhism and Hinduism. Using the internet, they research the importance of religion to people in Nepal. To end the instructional activity, they compare their religion to either...