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Montana State University

One Mountain, Many Cultures

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
Americans may think of Mount Everest as a region dedicated to adventurous hikers, but many cultures have flourished there! Learners read informative books, watch videos, participate in classroom discussion, analyze folk tales, and...
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Kauai's Hindu Monastery

The History of Hindu India

For Teachers 7th - 11th Standards
What obstacles did India face during their post-colonial formation after gaining independence? Topics discussed in the lesson include Pakistan's conflict over Kashmir, the Indian Constitution, economic development, and the influence of...
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Curated OER

How have world religions shaped who I am today?

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Young scholars analyze changing and competing interpretations of issues, events, and developments throughout world history. They brainstorm ideas about what they think about Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Animism, Judaism, or...
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Curated OER

Teaching the Hindu-Buddhist Tradition in East Asian Culture Through Asian Literature and Film

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore various intellectual traditions which dominate human history through a variety of contemporary pieces of literature which exemplify the traditions. Biblical monotheism, Greek rationalism, Hinduism, Buddhism,...
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Diwali Doorway

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students research Diwali, an important Hindu holiday in India. They identify authentic graphic designs that are common symbols used during the Diwali Festival of Lights. Afterward, they create a block-printed doorway decoration that is...
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Curated OER

Integrating Gandhian Principles of Communal Unity in Mathematics

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Fourth through sixth graders incorporate Gandhian principles into Math curriculum. They explore Gandhi's teachings on communal unity and economic equality. This has quite a bit of information about Gandhi and his observations and...
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Applying Ahimsa to Traditional Stories

For Teachers 2nd - 8th Standards
Investigate the life of Mahatma Gandhi by researching non-violent lifestyles. Learners define the word ahimsa and discuss the personal characteristics that made Gandhi a peaceful warrior. They also create a poster about the story "The...
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Contemporary Arts Center

Mughal Miniature Paintings: Pattern Transformations

For Teachers 10th - 12th
What is the artist's role in the post 9/11 world? How do artists use imagery to convey meaning in their work? After examining the work of Mughal artist Imran Qureshi, class members create their own work that uses combative imagery to...
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Teaching Tolerance

Understanding Other Religious Beliefs

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Learn what it means to respect others in an engaging lesson on religious beliefs. An inclusive resource focuses on understanding other religious beliefs, the right to freedom of religion, and the U.S. history of religious diversity....
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University of California

Influences from South to Southeast Asia

For Teachers 7th
In ancient times, people along trade routes exchanged ideas in addition to goods. Scholars view eight primary sources, such as artwork, to understand how India influenced southern Asia. Academics participate in a short group discussion...
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University of California

Maurya Connections

For Teachers 6th Standards
While many can name important European explorers, the Maurya empire and its role in building global trade is often neglected in world history curricula. Expand teaching on ancient India topic. Resource set includes ancient texts, such as...
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K20 LEARN

Sentence Structure in Siddhartha: Simple, Compound, Complex, and Compound-Complex Sentences

For Teachers 9th Standards
While wisdom may not be communicated, knowledge of sentence structures certainly can. Teach young grammarians the power of syntax with a instructional activity that uses Herman Hesse's Siddhartha as a mentor text. Learners first rewrite...
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Culture of Ancient India

For Teachers 6th - 8th
A study of Ancient India can be a great way to cover a variety of subjects including art, history, and world religion.
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Curated OER

WHAT SHOULD ARJUNA DO?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students become familiar with the Bhagavad Gita, recognize the various arguments Lord Krishna gave for doing one's dharma, explore the idea of karma yoga, acting with holy indifference.
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Curated OER

Moral Dilemmas of the Ramayana

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders explain the concept of dharma and appreciate differences in moral reasoning. They relate the Ramayana to their own experiences.
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Curated OER

Population Diversity in Southeast Asia

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore diversity in ethnic, lingual, religious, and political systems of the people of Southeast Asia. The instructional activity's focus is designed to foster an understanding of the complexity of the region.
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Religions of Eastern Asia

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate how religions are created. They identify the basic history, beliefs, and practices of Confucianism, Sikhism, Shinto, Taoism, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism. Students are to prepare a poster of...
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Bengali Scroll Paintings

For Teachers 1st - 10th
Students, after researching diverse cultures, art forms, and celebrations around the world, explore and study India's Hindu population that celebrates Diwali with colorful scrolls. They make similar paintings and assess this cultural art...
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The Popular Bully

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate bullying and nonviolent ways to deal with bullies.  In this conflict management lesson, 5th graders discover the definition for the word ahimsa and examine ways to incorporate that philosophy into their social...
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Curated OER

UNDERSTANDING KARMA, DHARMA, AND SAMSARA

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners examine the Indian concepts of dharma, karma and samsara, see how violating one's dharma might lead to becoming an out-caste, and appreciate how these concepts undergird Indian life.
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Education World

Hunt the Fact Monster Hunt #11

For Students 4th - 5th
For this internet research worksheet, learners use the internet to find the answers to the ten unrelated questions. A sample question asks: "Hinduism is the religion practiced by the majority of people in which Asian country?"
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Curated OER

Looking Toward a Higher Deity

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study the tenets of the five major religions of the world. For this religion lesson, 6th graders investigate the tenets of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism by researching and recording on a matrix. They...
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Curated OER

Taking a Closer Look at Religions Around the World

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore diversity. In this religious studies lesson, students develop their knowledge and understanding of world religions as they use Internet and print sources to research Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism and...
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RAMA AND THE RAMAYANA

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students recognize and tell the Ramayana, examine how the Ramayana is a model for dharma, appreciate the importance of Rama and Sita as role models for Indians, and explore the central importance of dharma in Indian life.

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