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The Power of Nonviolent Struggle

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars identify how Mohandas Gandhi developed a nonviolent crusade for justice. In this nonviolent protest lesson, students watch segments of a documentary about Gandhi's reaction to imperialism in India. Young scholars write...
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Is Gandhi Right: Analyzing His Ideas

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students explore the connection between Gandhi and the Independence Movement in India. In this lesson on social change, students examine the ideas of Gandhi to analyze non violent change. Students consider the impact of British...
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Ahimsa as a Moral Force

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of Ahimsa. In this peace and tolerance lesson plan, students discuss Gandhi's application of Ahimsa and Satyagrah as they view the motion picture titled, "Gandhi." Students also discuss how effective...
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Satyagraha in Daily Life

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the concept of satyagraha. In this Mohandas Gandhi instructional activity, 8th graders read a story titled, "Satyagraha," and discuss the application of the Gandhi's method in the world today.
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History of Hong Kong

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the sites and attractions of Hong Kong.  In this Geography instructional activity, 8th graders research the different forms of transportation and major landmarks.  Students create a travel brochure for Hong Kong. 
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Buddhism

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive social studies instructional activity, students answer 11 multiple choice questions regarding Buddhism. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Mandalas

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore meditation. In this relaxation and religious studies instructional activity, students identify reasons for meditation and practice relaxation. Students color a mandala, a richly colored design used as a focal point...
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The Beliefs of Buddhism

For Students 6th - 11th
In this beliefs of Buddhism study guide instructional activity, students read a brief overview pertaining to the religion and then respond to a reflection question.
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Religions of the World

For Students 6th - 8th
For this religions of the world worksheet, students read facts pertaining to Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism on the graphic organizer.
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Buddhism: Match the Cards

For Students 5th - 7th
In this Buddhism belief activity, students cut out the symbol cards, mix them up, and use them to study important aspects of Buddhist religious beliefs.
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Buddhism-Nirvana Day: The Eightfold Path

For Students 6th - 8th
In this Eightfold Path worksheet, students consider Buddhist belief principles by completing the graphic organizer with practical examples of how the Path may be followed.
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Buddhism-Nirvana Day: Meditation Article Planning Frame

For Students 6th - 8th
In this Buddhism belief worksheet, students plan a strategy for writing a descriptive essay about meditation. After filling in an idea for an opening sentence, 4 key points, and interesting ending, students will have created a plan for...
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Buddhism - Buddha Day, Make your own Origami Crane - Part 1

For Students 7th - 9th
In this Origami crane instructional activity, students create a crane to recognize Buddha Day. The visual art helps students illustrate their knowledge of the Buddhist religion.
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Buddha Puzzle

For Students 6th - 8th
In this social studies learning exercise, student find the words related to the person of Buddha and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Buddhism

For Students 9th - 12th
In this social studies learning exercise, students find the words that define practices of Buddhism and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Buddhism

For Students 6th - 8th
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words that are related to the eastern religion of Buddhism. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Religion Through Language Arts & History

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore the principal religions which are alive today: Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, and the Philosophies of the Chinese. They determine that there are scientific explanations for many of the subjects that...
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American Transcendentalism and Buddhism:

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers study American transcendentalism through readings of Emerson and Thoreau. They make cognitive connections to the similarities to Buddhism in these writings. The connection of the literary movement is explained in the art...
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East Asian Study Seminar

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers research and experience the culture of Zen Buddhism. They engage the practice of meditation by practicing themselves in a variety of contexts with different cultural readings.
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A Survey of Ancient Religions

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine ancient religions of Confucianism and Buddhism. Pupils prepare a K-W-L chart, Venn Diagram and participate in think-pair-share activities. Classmates compare and contrast Confucianism and Buddhism. They explore the...
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BUDDHISM

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Young scholars engage in a variety of activities that investigates the religious and cultural practice of Buddhism. The emphasis is upon students comprehending the Eightfold Path of Buddhism.
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"Medieval Travels, The Mongols and the Silk Road Across Asia"

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders are able to take information obtained from the various readings of primary and secondary sources and classroom discussions directed by the instructor and relate it to the student's curretn real life experiences. They...
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Social Studies: Religions and Folktales of India

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars examine the world's major religions, focusing on India as presented in folktales. They take notes while reading the stories and retell them orally. Students research belief systems and write one-paragraph reflections...
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The Life of Buddha, relating his life to our own in modern times

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students do a variety of activities to become familiar with Buddha's life and relate it to their own.