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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Nonviolent Resistance and Indian Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a lesson from a unit on 20th Century and Modern Poetry focuses on Mohondas Gandhi and his nonviolent resistance against British rule of India. It features links to Gandhi's biography, his ejection from a train in...
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BBC

Bbc: Mohandas "Mahatma" Gandhi

For Students 9th - 10th
The idea of protesting by using non-violent means was a philosophy Gandhi modeled in India. Read about his background and how his religious beliefs inspired his peaceful ways. Included are conversations with Millie Polak who lived with...
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Other

M. K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence

For Students 9th - 10th
The M. K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence was founded by Arun Gandhi, fifth grandson of Mohandas Gandhi. Its aim is to promote Gandhi's nonviolent philosophy. There is a biography of Mohandas Gandhi, articles, links, and information...
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Other

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi/man of Millennium

For Students 9th - 10th
A huge site of resources on the life of Gandhi from 1869 to 1948. Includes his writings, his work, his teachings, his philosophy and an extensive timeline of events in his life.
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Other

Peace Pledge Union: Mohanda Gandhi

For Students 9th - 10th
The Peace Pledge Union offers a short biography of Mohandas Gandhi. Content explores Gandhi's development of nonviolent disobedience, campaigns against racial discrimination, and particularly Gandhi's role in the Salt March of 1930.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Mahatma Gandhi

For Students 9th - 10th
Lengthy biography of Mohandas Gandhi. One section of the article has been under dispute for the way it described criticisms of some of Gandhi's purported views. The resource section of the article has a large number of links on Gandhi.
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Other

Gandhi Serve Foundation: Photographs of Mahatma Gandhi: Top 100

For Students 9th - 10th
One hundred interesting photos of Mohandas Gandhi.
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Other

Harappa.com: Voice of Gandhi

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief profile of Mohandas Gandhi along with an MP3 audio file of a speech he gave in London, England in 1931.
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University of California

University of California: Noncooperation

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion from the University of California of Gandhi's initiation of the noncooperation movement which eventually led to his arrest.
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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Mahatma Gandhi, the Missing Laureate

For Students 9th - 10th
Although Mahatma Gandhi was nominated five different years for the Nobel Peace Prize, he died before he could receive one. The Nobel Prize Committee differed over whether a prize could be awarded posthumously, and there were...
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Article
Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: Gandhi and Civil Disobedience

For Students 9th - 10th
Article which highlights the life and work of Mohandas (Mahatma) Gandhi.
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Article
New York Times

New York Times: Hindu Still Proud of Role in Killing the Father of India

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site provides a 1998 article about the brother of the man who killed Mahatma Gandhi.
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Read Works

Read Works: The British Empire Mohandas K. Ghandi

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Mohandas Gandhi and his struggle against British rule in India. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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McMaster University

Mc Master University: Mahatma Gandhi Lectures on Nonviolence

For Students 9th - 10th
The Centre for Peace Studies at McMaster University established the Mahatma Gandhi Lecture series to promote the values of nonviolent resistance. Most of the speeches, all by prominent activists and leaders, are available here.
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Other

Encyclopedia of World Biography: Mohandas Gandhi Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides an overview of Mohandas Gandhi's life.
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BBC

Bbc Audio Interviews: Mohandas Gandhi

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of the leader of India's independence movement, Mohandas Gandhi.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Age of Imperialism: Gandhi: Indian Freedom Fighter

For Students 9th - 10th
The story of Mohandas Gandhi and how he led the nonviolent rebellion against British rule in India, resulting in India's independence. It also led to religious conflict between Hindus and Muslims who wanted separate countries (i.e.,...
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CBS

Cbs News: Mahatma Gandhi & My Grandfather

For Students 9th - 10th
The author of this article tells the story of his grandfather, Shri Dharam Jit Jigyasu, who was present when Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated. The video interview he had with his grandfather in 2000 can also be seen. His grandfather...
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Other

New World Encyclopedia: Gandhi, Mohandas K.

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed biography of Mohandas Gandhi.
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CNN

Cnn: Mohandas Gandhi (1869 1948)

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive discussion of Gandhi's creed of nonviolence and how he practiced this philosophy in his own life.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Three Principles of Civil Disobedience

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Both Mahatmas Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. were influenced by Henry David Thoreau's essay, "Civil Disobedience." Have students research and read, using the Internet, the first part of Thoreau's essay. Then have students write an...
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History Teacher

Historyteacher.net: Global Studies: The Road to Independence on the Subcontinent Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Nine multiple choice question quiz is immediately scored and tests your comprehension of the Indian independence movement.
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Other

Timeline of Gandhi's Life

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline describing the important dates in the life of Mohandas Gandhi.
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Website
Other

Brainy Quote: Mohandas Gandhi Quotes

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of quotes from Mohandas Gandhi with pictures and key words for each quote. A link to Gandhi's biography is also provided.