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Unit Plan
Smart History

Smarthistory: The Stupa

For Students 9th - 10th
Smarthistory resource with photographs and videos of ancient burial mounds in which historian, Dr. Shelby, provides an in-depth discussion. Links to additional resources.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Treasures of the World: Borobudur: Pathway to Enlightenment

For Students 9th - 10th
Series of hyperlinked pages explains the history, construction, and condition of Borobudur, a large Buddhist monument in Indonesia covered in relief carvings and free-standing sculptures of the Buddha.
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Handout
Other

Portland State University: The Borobudur Temple

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides a wealth of details concerning the Temple of Borobudur, including its history, architectural design, and religious and cultural symbolism.
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Website
Other

Sacred Sites: Borobudur Stupa

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource has a picture of a Buddha on the upper terrace of the temple, talks about the structure of the temple, and what its name means. A good site to check out on the subject.