Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Lessons of the Indian Epics: Following the Dharma

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine how the epic poem, "Ramayana" teaches dharma, one of Hinduism's most important tenets. They read the abridged version of the "Ramayana," identify the main plot points, complete a chart, and write an essay on a moral...
Study Guide
Spark Notes

The Epic of Gilgamesh: Study Guide - Mini Essays

For Students 6th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 6 short answer and essay questions about The Epic of Gilgamesh. Students may check some of their answers online.
Lesson Plan
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Lessons of the Indian Epics: The Ramayana

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students read a version of Ramayana and explore the elements of the epic hero cycle. In this Ramayana analysis lesson plan, students retell the basic narrative of the Ramayana and identify the main characters. Students identify elements...
Lesson Plan
Curriculum Project

Gandhi

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Introduce class members to Gandhi's non-violent, non-cooperative ideas with Richard Attenborough's 1982 bio-epic. The film traces the experiences that gave shape to Gandhi's ideas and the actions that eventually lead to the end of...
Interactive
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The Iliad

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
For this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, learners respond to 25 multiple choice questions about Homer's The Illiad. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Spark Notes

The Odyssey by Homer: Study Guide - Mini Essays

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
For this online interactive literature activity, students respond to 7 short answer and essay questions about Homer's The Odyssey. Students may check some of their answers online
Study Guide
SparkNotes

The Iliad by Homer: Study Guide - Mini Essays

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 7 short answer and essay questions about Homer's The Illiad. Students may check some of their answers online.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Shadow Theater of the Mahabharata

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the Hindu epic, Mahabharata, by creating Javanese shadow puppets and performing significant scenes from the story. They combine their artistic ability with their desire to learn an important aspect of the Southeast Asian...
Lesson Plan
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UNDERSTANDING KARMA, DHARMA, AND SAMSARA

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Pupils 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.
Lesson Plan
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...
Lesson Plan
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.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Demon Masks

For Teachers K - 5th
Students, using a story for inspiration, create their own demon mask. They are to use lots of color, texture and imagination.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

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

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students 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, Confucianism...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Arts of Africa, Asia and the Middle East: An Exploration of Art, Music and Film

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students examine the arts of the Middle East, Asia and Africa. After viewing films, they discuss the views of the various characters and identify the differences in the cultures presented. They also use the internet to evaluate various...
Handout
Other

The Epic of Ramayana

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the significant of on the Ramayana, the epic story of the hero Rama that is so much a part of Hindu culture.
Website
British Library

British Library: Love and Valour in India's Great Epic

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the epic story of Ramayana, one of the most significant pieces of literature in the Hindu culture. The British Library offered an exhibit of the tale in 2008, but the data is still available online.
Handout
PBS

Pbs: The Story of India: Diwali

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS explores the religious festivals of India with an in-depth look into the festival Diwali. Identifies the Sanskrit word and provides its meaning. Details the origins of the festival and the epic which sparked the celebration....
Handout
PBS

Pbs: The Story of India: Ramayana

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief description of the Ramayana, one of two great epic poems of ancient India.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Mahabharata

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the Mahabharata, one of the great religious epics of India.
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Other

The Mahabharata

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a synopsis of one of the great epics of India, concerning an 18-day war among 18 armies.