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...

Learners 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...

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.

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.

In this English learning exercise, students read "Everest Wedding," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

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

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.

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

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

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 lesson plan, they compare their religion to either Buddhism or...