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GAURI AND PRITHVI: THE SUB-CONTINENT GOES NUCLEAR Lesson PlanGAURI AND PRITHVI: THE SUB-CONTINENT GOES NUCLEAR Lesson Plan
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Pupils write short papers on the background of the Pakistani missile called Gauri, named for one of the first Afghan military invaders of India in 11th century, Prithvi is named for Hindu general who fought Muslim invaders, Agni (Hindu God of fire).

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Grade
9th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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Year
1998

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