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The Roots of Ahimsa Lesson Plan

The Roots of Ahimsa Lesson Plan

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Young scholars investigate the philosophy of nonviolence. For this Ghandi lesson, students discover that Gandhi inspired many civil rights leaders with the idea of ahimsa. Young scholars complete venn diagrams, create timelines, and discuss reading to increase understanding.

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civil rights, human rights, civics, mahatma gandhi, non-violent protest, rosa parks, the civil rights movement, cesar chavez

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ahisma, cesar chavez, civil rights, gandhi, rosa parks, social studies

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2nd - 3rd

Subjects

Social Studies & History

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Duration

3 days

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