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PBS

Pbs: Independent Lens: Project Kashmir

For Students 9th - 10th
PROJECT KASHMIR attempts 'to navigate the treacherous maze of occupation, insurgency, unrest, censorship, and religious animosity'. The beauty of Kashmir is captured as India and Pakistan continually fight over Kashmir making daily life...
Website
BBC

Bbc: History: The British Raj in India 1858 1947

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed and insightful article which examines the colonial rule of the British in India. The author explores the origins, the Indian independence movement, how the British gave up India and more. Archived.
Website
Other

Dharma Universe: 1971 India Pakistan War

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from freeindia.org contains an explanation and analysis of the Bangladesh Independence in 1971. Has pictures, audio, and lots and lots of information.
Website
Other

Story of Pakistan

For Students 9th - 10th
Award-winning interactive encyclopedia on the history of Pakistan -- now one of the largest sources of information on the subject. Find a time period, browse the timeline, select from a list of historical figures, or search for your...
eBook
Library of Congress

Loc: Country Study: India

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive site from the Library of Congress that covers all kinds of topics about India. Includes a very detailed history of British India under "Company Rule, 1757-1857," "The British Raj, 1858-1947," and "Sepoy Rebellion, 1857-59."...
Primary
BBC

Bbc: Voices From Kashmir

For Students 9th - 10th
First person accounts by the people who live in Kashmir includes what they think about the conflict between India and Pakistan.
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BBC

Bbc News: The Balance of Power in South Asia

For Students 9th - 10th
A short report on how the use of a short range missile by Pakistan may have upset the balance of power between India and Pakistan.
Primary
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Wilson Center: Indian Nuclear History

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of digital documents analyzing the nuclear history of India.
Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: India

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a travel guide and country profile of the Southern Asia nation of India including background details and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
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BBC

Bbc: India Pakistan Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline of the conflict between India and Pakistan from 1947 to 2001. Gives pictures and information about the events that occurred.
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Other

Pakistan Information Networks: National Parks

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives descriptions of the National Parks in Pakistan. There is also a small section on top destinations and tour destinations.
Article
The Economist

The Economist: Back to Playing Cricket

For Students 9th - 10th
This article dated January 2004 finds India and Pakistan willing to start peaceful negotiations during the cease-fire along the "Line of control." Registration is required.
Website
BBC

Bbc History: British History: Modern Britain: Hidden Story of Partition

For Students 9th - 10th
The author describes how India and Pakistan were created as a result of a division of the British colony of India and what problems and issues developed as a result of their separation. Archived.
Article
BBC

Bbc: Summit Ends Without Accord

For Students 9th - 10th
This BBC archive article from July 16, 2001 reports on the historic summit in Agra between India and Pakistan over the contested border region of Kashmir.
Interactive
BBC

Bbc: Primary History: Indus Valley

For Students 3rd - 8th
Go on an archeological dig with Professor Indus in this interactive adventure! Travel to the border between India and Pakistan, as you discover vocabulary with definitions, photos, a multiple choice quiz, and a newspaper article you can...
Activity
PBS

Pbs News Hour: India Pakistan Dispute

For Students 9th - 10th
An archive of the most recent events in the ongoing Pakistan - India dispute from the PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer. Provides links to recent stories, maps and a timeline. (12 July 2006)
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Curated OER

Partition of India in 1947

For Students 9th - 10th
The author describes how India and Pakistan were created as a result of a division of the British colony of India and what problems and issues developed as a result of their separation.
Handout
United Nations

Unesco: Archaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro

For Students 9th - 10th
This World Heritage website looks at the ancient city of Moenjodaro in the Indus Valley. Found here are a description, maps, documentation, photos, videos, and information about funding assistance for its preservation.
Website
PBS

Pbs: Commanding Heights the Battle for the World Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A huge site dedicated to an understanding of the current global economic system. Includes the history, forces, values and perceptions that have shaped the world's economy. A comprehensive resource that includes a detailed economic report...
Interactive
BBC

Bbc Urdu: Learning English

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this area of the BBC's Urdu language site to find grammar tips and read short English passages on current world events and culture. Explanations and introductions are in Urdu. Passages and tips are in English. You can also jump to...
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University of Texas at Austin

Map of Disputed Areas in Kashmir

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive map of the region of Kashmir and the areas under dispute by India and Pakistan.
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Curated OER

Pakistan's 600,000 Troops Are Outnumbered

For Students 9th - 10th
A short report on how the use of a short range missile by Pakistan may have upset the balance of power between India and Pakistan.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Urdu Language

For Students 9th - 10th
A Wikipedia encyclopedia entry with detailed information on Urdu, the language of more than a 100 million people living in Pakistan, India and other parts of the world. Includes a clear explanation of the relationship between Hindi and...
Graphic
Curated OER

Pakistan's President Musharraf and Indian Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee

For Students 9th - 10th
This BBC archive article from July 2001 reports on the historic summit in Agra between India and Pakistan over the contested border region of Kashmir.

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