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PBS

Pbs: The Story of India: Indra

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS takes an in-depth look into the world of Hinduism. Follow this link to learn about a largely celebrated deity, Indra. Describes how Indra is depicted in art, identifies his signature drink, and provides insight into why Indra is an...
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PBS

Pbs: The Story of India: Vedas

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the Vedas, sacred texts of Hinduism.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Indian Religion

For Students 2nd - 7th
Reference article provides an overview of the ancient religions of India, including information on Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.
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Website
Sacred Text Archive

The Rig Veda

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the complete text to the Rig Veda.
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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Lessons of the Indian Epics: Following the Dharma

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson plan, students will consider "Lessons of the Indian Epics: Following the Dharma." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Lessons of the Indian Epics: The Ramayana

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson plan, students will consider "Lessons of the Indian Epics: The Ramayana." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Lessons of the Indian Epics: The Ramayana: Showing Your Dharma

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson plan, students will consider "Lessons of the Indian Epics: The Ramayana: Showing your Dharma." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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Website
Other

Temple Net: Lingaraja Temple at Bhubaneshwar

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive article details the history and use of the Lingaraja Temple at Bhubaneshwar. Contains an image of the temple as well.
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Other

Worcester Art Museum: Bronze Parvati, Consort of Shiva

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a detailed image of a Chola bronze Parvati as well as an overview of the art form. Brief information from the Worcester Art Museum.
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

Freer | Sackler Galleries: Puja: Expressions of Hindu Devotion

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Smithsonian offers an expansion on an exhibition on the Hindu act of Puja. The accompanying teachers' guide allows educators to expand on Hindu art and draw it into their curriculum.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Agni

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry with illustrations on the Hindi god of fire, Agni. Site provides a brief overview and definittion of Agni.
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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Pantheism

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent, in-depth article from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy introducing the metaphysical beliefs and religious practices of pantheism. Pantheism is treated as both a philosophy and a religion. Author consider arguments and...
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Other

The Gold Scales: Vedic Gods

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the four Vedic gods (Agni, Asvins, Surya, and Vayu) and their meanings according to Indian teachings.
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Website
Other

Teaching About Religion: Hindu Worldview

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief survey/examination of the major Hindu beliefs and tenets. It is divided into categories such as "Nature & Deity", "Conception of Time" and more.
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Study Guide
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Gupta Empire

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Regents Exam Prep Center offers a review sheet prepared to help students on the NY State Regents exam in World History. Gives brief details about the Gupta Empire and reasons for its decline.
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Website
Exploring Ancient World Cultures

Exploring Ancient World Cultures: The Historical Context of Bhagavad Gita

For Students 9th - 10th
An essay by Soumen De about why the Gita was written and its philosophies. He shows the Gita's relation to other Indian religious doctrines.
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Website
Other

Hinduwebsite: Belief in Soul

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the Hindu conception of the soul, which is known as Atman.
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Website
University of California

Ucla: Manas: About India

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a robust site from UCLA with lots of information about Indian cultures, religions, social life and organization, history and politics. Don't expect a zillion pictures, but an in-depth look at the cultures and history.
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Website
University of California

Ucla: Manas: Nataraja

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a comprehensive description of the dancing Shiva, known as Nataraja, that was popularized during the Chola Dynasty. Contains an image of a Chola bronze Nataraja.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Introduction to Buddhism

For Students 9th - 10th
Buddhism originated in what is today modern India, where it grew into an organized religion practiced by monks, nuns, and lay people. Read a brief history of this religion in this article.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Shiva as Lord of the Dance (Nataraja)

For Students 9th - 10th
The art of medieval India, like the art of medieval Europe, was primarily in the service of religion. The supple and expressive quality of the dancing Shiva is one of the touchstones of South Asian, and indeed, world sculpture. View...
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Lesson Plan
Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Grade 6 Social Studies: Spread of World Religions

For Teachers 6th - 7th
This instructional task asks students to explain the impact that religion had on cultural diffusion in the Eastern Hemisphere. It contains a set of authentic source documents. Students engage with the sources to build their understanding...
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Handout
Virtual Bangladesh

Virtual Bangladesh: Religion

For Students 9th - 10th
This Virtual Bangladesh site discusses the major religions present in Bangladesh.
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Tension Mounts in India's Religious Conflict

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes the tension between Hindus and Christians in India. The Hindus argue that they are facing a conspiracy and a takeover by the Christian faith.

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