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Understanding Karma, Dharma and Samsara

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students understand 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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UNDERSTANDING KARMA, DHARMA, AND SAMSARA

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students 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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Religion Kaylan Word Search

For Students 9th - 12th
In this religion worksheet, high schoolers locate and identify various vocabulary terms related to Islamic Religion. There are 6 words located in the puzzle.
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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...
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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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The Noble Eightfold Path

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners gain an introduction to Buddhist teachings about moral behavior by exploring a depiction of the Buddha and by writing a speech inspired by their interpretation of the Noble Eightfold Path.
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Religions of the World

For Teachers 6th - 8th
A perfect resource for encouraging an understanding of the world's religions and note taking skills. Text is broken into a classic note taking style, ideal for teaching good habits. Content includes a break down of major religions,...
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Hinduism- Caste System Simulation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine the Hindu caste system. In this religious studies lesson, students participate in a classroom simulation where they represent the castes of Hinduism and take part in a rebirth ceremony. 
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Artha: Strategies for Survival, Success, and Power

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explain the concept of artha, recognize strategies that allow states to survive and see how elements useful in political science can be applied to getting ahead in everyday life.