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Peace and Non-Violence: the Teachings of Gandhi
Students study the Gandhian philosophy. They define certain elements such as power, beauty and discuss what they know about the struggle for independence in India. Finally students collaborate to discuss Gandhian principles to extend...
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Gandhi Speaks Through Clothing
Students analyze how Gandhi used the way he dressed to communicate with the Indian people. Students understand why Mahatma Gandhi was such an effective leader of the Indian struggle for independence from British colonial rule
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Rev. Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. meets the Philosophy of Gandhi's Ahimsa
Students study Gandhi's and Dr. King's philosophies. In this world history lesson, students compare and contrast the methods by Gandi and Dr. King writing an essay on nonviolence.
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Independence Movements: India and Africa
Ninth graders examine the events of the independence movement of India. They listen to a lecture and complete a concept map of the independence movements of the 20th century, watch an excerpt from the movie "Gandhi," and answer...
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Freedom Now
Students watch a short video on colonial rule. They discuss how lives were changed once independence was granted in India. They create mock interview sessions acting as political figures involved in an independence movement. They...
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Gandhi Speaks Through Clothing
Student analyze how Gandhi used the way he dressed to communicate with the Indian people. Students should be able to identify some of the many layers of meaning clothing can express.
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Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya: Mahatma Gandhi Information Website
A very rich site devoted to Mohandas Gandhi. It includes extensive biographical information, his philosophy, many photos, articles and essays. There are tributes, reminiscences, speeches, prayers, his family tree, and much much more.
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Bombay Sarvodaya Mandal: Gandhi's Life in 5000 Words
Very detailed biography of Mohandas Gandhi's life, nicely laid out in stages.
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Bombay Sarvodaya Mandal: Gandhi a Pictorial Biography
A lengthy biography of Gandhi augmented by photos from the different events and stages of his life.
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Bombay Sarvodaya Mandal: Gandhi Chronology
Several chronologies of Gandhi's life, including one of his fasts and one of his arrests and his imprisonments.
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Indian Gandhian Charitable Institution: A Comprehensive Site on Mahatma Gandhi
As the title says, this site has a wide range of information on Mahatma Gandhi, including photos, videos, articles, speeches, letters, etc.
New York Times
New York Times: On This Day: On This Day: Gandhi Is Killed
Access the front page article in the "New York Times" from January 30, 1948, announcing the assassination of Mohandas Gandhi.
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M. K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence
The M. K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence was founded by Arun Gandhi, fifth grandson of Mohandas Gandhi. Its aim is to promote Gandhi's nonviolent philosophy. There is a biography of Mohandas Gandhi, articles, links, and information...
University of California
Ucla: Manas: British India
An overview of the British presence in India, 1600-1947, from university professor Vinay Lal. Includes links to related topics, such as the British East India Company, and to biographical details of many key figures from this period in...
Emory University
Emory University Writing Center: The Salt March to Dandi
Emory University offers an extensive discussion of the Salt tax of the British government, the march itself and the aftermath. Site includes pictures and a few links.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Mahatma Gandhi
Lengthy biography of Mohandas Gandhi. One section of the article has been under dispute for the way it described criticisms of some of Gandhi's purported views. The resource section of the article has a large number of links on Gandhi.
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Harappa.com: Voice of Gandhi
A brief profile of Mohandas Gandhi along with an MP3 audio file of a speech he gave in London, England in 1931.
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Leaders Speak on Peace | Voices Education Project
Read excerpts from the writings and speeches of a number of individuals who have left their mark on history. Understand the take-away lessons from these influential leaders.
University of California
University of California: Noncooperation
A discussion from the University of California of Gandhi's initiation of the noncooperation movement which eventually led to his arrest.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Mahatma Gandhi, the Missing Laureate
Although Mahatma Gandhi was nominated five different years for the Nobel Peace Prize, he died before he could receive one. The Nobel Prize Committee differed over whether a prize could be awarded posthumously, and there were...
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: Gandhi and Civil Disobedience
Article which highlights the life and work of Mohandas (Mahatma) Gandhi.
New York Times
New York Times: Hindu Still Proud of Role in Killing the Father of India
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site provides a 1998 article about the brother of the man who killed Mahatma Gandhi.
McMaster University
Mc Master University: Mahatma Gandhi Lectures on Nonviolence
The Centre for Peace Studies at McMaster University established the Mahatma Gandhi Lecture series to promote the values of nonviolent resistance. Most of the speeches, all by prominent activists and leaders, are available here.
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Encyclopedia of World Biography: Mohandas Gandhi Biography
This resource provides an overview of Mohandas Gandhi's life.