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Hinduism--Holi
In this Hinduism instructional activity, learners choose one of the Hindu gods or goddesses to draw a picture of, name and answer three short answer questions about the god or goddess they chose.
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Hindu Gods Batik
Students identify the major Hindu gods and describe the relationship between them. They examine symbols and determine their meanings. They create a batik of a Hindu god of their choice and research them.
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A Comparative Study on Heroes in Hindu and Anglo-Saxon Cultures
Students research Hindu and Anglo-Saxon religions and cultures. They research legends and myths about Hindu and Anglo-Saxon religious and cultural heroes. They write a comparison and contrast essay on the two cultures and their heroes.
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You Who Have Sprung from Heaven and Earth: A Self-Directed Exploration of Hindu Mythology
Fourth graders learn students to Hindu mythology.
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Diwali-Hindu New Year
Students demonstrate their understanding of the themes and symbols that are associated with Diwali. They participate in a service project centered on spreading good luck and fortune in their community.
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Durga's Victory: Envisioning Power
Students read a selection about the Hindu deity, Durga. They analyze an image of her and discuss what it means to be "powerful."
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Nataraj Shiva as Lord of the Dance
Students considers the piece of artwork entitled, The Nataraj, Lord Shiva and Lord of the Dance to visualize several of the most important ideas of Hinduism.
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Early Civilizations of Ancient India
Taking your class through one of the richest and most influencial histories on earth, these slides detail the development and characteristics of Indian culture. Full of pictures of ancient relics, maps of migration and settlement...
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Gauri and Prithvi: Nuclear South Asia
Students examine South Asian relations. In this international affairs lesson, students explore the relationship between India and Pakistan as they participate in role play activities and conduct research regarding the relations among...
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Cultural Rituals
Fifth graders explore cultural rituals. In this cultural rituals lesson plan, 5th graders discover different cultures way of celebrating rice. Students gain information about festivals in the US, Indonesia, Thailand, and Japan. Students...