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Mohandas Gandhi

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the accomplishments of Mohandas Gandhi. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Mohandas Gandhi: Changing the World One Step at a Time

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students illustrate pages of a book.  In this famous historical icon activity, students are read a story about Mohandas Gandhi, illustrate the pages in small groups, assemble a class book to read to younger students, and act out a...
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Another Perspective on Modern Civilization

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students consider the impact of current issues on the world population. In this global studies lesson, students discuss the pros and cons of modernization after they listen to a lecture about Gandhi's opinion of modern civilization....
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Is Modern Civilization Civilized?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the concept of civility. In this modern civilization lesson, students study Gandhi's teaching about the attributes of civilized societies and discuss how they can contribute to fostering civilization in their own community.
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The Power of Nonviolent Struggle

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify how Mohandas Gandhi developed a nonviolent crusade for justice. For this nonviolent protest lesson, students watch segments of a documentary about Gandhi's reaction to imperialism in India. Students write essays that...
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Examining Gandhi’s Critique of Modern Civilization: The Lessons of Modern Japan

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the political philosophies of Mohandas Gandhi. In this Mohandas Gandhi instructional activity, students investigate Gandhi's thoughts about modern civilization as they listen to a lecture presented by their instructor.
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Can Forgiveness Lead to Nonviolence?

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders determine if forgiveness can lead to nonviolence. For this nonviolent resistance lesson, 10th graders discuss the concept of forgiveness and read examples of the forgiveness that Gandhi granted. Students write letters of...
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Gandhi: A Man of Simple Means

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the life of Mohandas Gandhi. In this Gandhi instructional activity, 11th graders listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of the Gandhi's life and respond to the provided discussion...
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The Power of Autobiographical Writing

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the concept of injustice. In this nonviolent resistance lesson, students discuss how autobiographical writing may be used to promote justice. Middle schoolers read an excerpt from Gandhi's autobiography and...
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Gandhi on Poverty, Violence, and Well-Being of All

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the concept of Sarvodaya. For this nonviolent resistance lesson, 8th graders listen to a lecture about Gandhi's teachings and determine how poverty is a form of violence.
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The Importance of Self-Governance in Changing Laws

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the teachings of Gandhi and King. In this nonviolent resistance lesson, students listen to a lecture that reveals how Gandhi and King educated their followers about nonviolent resistance. High schoolers analyze...
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What is the Essential Gandhi?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the essence of Gandhi's teachings. In this nonviolent protest lesson, 7th graders select service projects based on the teachings of Gandhi.
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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, students discuss Gandhi's application of Ahimsa and Satyagrah as they view the motion picture titled, "Gandhi." Students also discuss how effective Gandhi's...
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Gandhi's Salt March, A Simulation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine Gandhi's Salt March. In this peace and tolerance lesson, students discuss the Salt Tax Levy that was imposed in India. Students then debate how the Indian National Congress should have handled the issue.
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Journey to Synergy on the path of Gandhi and King

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the concept of synergy. In this peace and tolerance lesson, students read sections of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Covey and then discuss how Gandhi and King mastered the art of synergy. Students then...
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Gandhi’s Salt March: Nonviolence in Action

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the effectiveness of nonviolent protest. In this social justice lesson, students analyze the effectiveness of Gandhi's Salt March as a nonviolent protest. High schoolers jigsaw read the provided story and discuss it.
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Paradigm Shift: Gandhian Nonviolence and the Concept of Power

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this social justice lesson, students examine sources regarding the teachings of Mohandas Gandhi pertaining to nonviolent...
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University of California

Ucla: Manas: Mahatma Gandhi

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on the life and work of Mahatma Gandhi. With links to related material.
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Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya: Mahatma Gandhi Information Website

For Students 9th - 10th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
Very detailed biography of Mohandas Gandhi's life, nicely laid out in stages.
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Bombay Sarvodaya Mandal: Gandhi a Pictorial Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
As the title says, this site has a wide range of information on Mahatma Gandhi, including photos, videos, articles, speeches, letters, etc.
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New York Times

New York Times: On This Day: On This Day: Gandhi Is Killed

For Students 9th - 10th
Access the front page article in the "New York Times" from January 30, 1948, announcing the assassination of Mohandas Gandhi.