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Comparing and Contrasting Three Civilizations

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders compare and contrast ancient civilizations. In this research skills lesson, 6th graders use SMART Board programs to compare and contrast the economies, cultures, and geography of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and India.
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Travel Agent to the Ancient World

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students persuade others to visit ancient times. In this ancient civilizations lesson, students participate in a webquest that requires them to encourage others to visit ancient Greece, ancient Israel, Ancient Rome, ancient China,...
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An Eye for an Eye

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers watch a view introducing them to modern Indian History. During the film, they answer discussion quesitons and discover the concept of non-violent civil disobedience. They share their responses with the class and write an...
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Honoring Ganesha in India

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students explore the legends about Ganesha, Hindu art, and examine Hinduism. Using foam board as a base, they decorate the panel in the style of Hindu art. Students color the shape of Ganesha's elephant head and crown. They use glitter...
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Music in South India-Kerala

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify various instruments and styles of music from South India-Kerala. In this music lesson, students discover main languages of South India and the Kathakali dance drama. Students discuss the types of singers and dancers in...
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Colonialism in India / The Sepoy Revolt of 1857

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Pupils examine the factors dividing colonial India. They examine the motives of the colonizers. They research colonial India. They participate in a debate on major controversies surrounding the revolt in colonial India.
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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 Missing Girls of India

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study current news articles for the continuing practice of female infanticide in India. They discuss the devaluation of females in this country. Students brainstorm and evaluate solutions to this problem. Students design a...
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Travelers for Trade and Global Peace

For Teachers 1st - 7th
Learners explore the resources in other countries. In this communities lesson, students examine characteristics of their community to those of other communities. Learners examine Canada, El Salvador, and India and their natural resources.
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Gandhi's Childhood Experience of Truth and Nonviolence

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate philosophy by researching the life of Mahatma Gandhi. In this historical biography instructional activity, 4th graders examine the peaceful philosophy of India's most famous resident. Students participate in...
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Devastation of Indian Quake

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners read an online article at CNNfyi.com to determine what happened in India after an earthquake. They determine the magnitude of this earthquake and address the issue of relief efforts from other countries.
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Growing Gold

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore a folktale from India. In this folktale lesson, 1st graders read the tale, Growing Gold and discuss facts about India. Students construct the national flag of India from construction paper. Students also participate...
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Make It or Break It

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students study about "breaking news" by analyzing the New York Times' coverage of the July 2006 bombing of seven commuter trains in Mumbai, India. They write their own breaking news stories for homework.
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Growing Gold

For Teachers K - 1st
Young scholars read and explore a folktale from India. In this folktale activity, students read the book Growing Gold and discuss the events from the tale. Young scholars complete a phonics worksheet which incorporates the rhyming words...
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Flag of India

For Students 4th
For this geography worksheet, 4th graders examine a black line drawing of the flag of India. Students research the proper color placement on their own and then color the picture correctly.
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The History of India

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Indian history worksheet, students read over 9 events from Indian history, which include dates, and then put the events in chronological order.
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The Mughal Empire in India

For Students 9th - 10th
For this Mughal Empire worksheet, students predict the outcomes of nine different events, then identify the Mughals as well as their cultural legacy.
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Through India and Back

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students play a game based on "The Amazing Race" to practice using rates and fractions. In this fractions and rates lesson, students work in small groups competing to complete the tasks in the quickest time. At each stage of the journey,...
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Holi-Days

For Teachers K - 4th
Students research an event, celebration, or observance from a culture with which they are not familiar and present their information to the class in this cross-curricular look at festivals and celebrations. The lesson plan includes an...
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Forming Connections Across Generations and Cultures

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore contemporary Indian literature. They compare and contrast intergenerational conflict in different cultures. Students explain and clarify their views on marriage and traditions.
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The Gifts of Wali Dad: A Tale of India and Pakistan

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
It is more blessed to give than receive. A story about Wali Dad opens a collection of character-based reading passages from authors such as Leo Tolstoy. Vocabulary words and discussion questions enhance the text.
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Rudyard Kipling's "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi": Mixing Fact and Fiction

For Students 3rd - 9th Standards
"Rikki-Tikki-Tavi," from The Jungle Book, offers young readers a chance to examine how Rudyard Kipling uses setting and personification to bring to life the brave mongoose who battles cobras to protect his family. Class members explore...
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Words in the News: India EU Trade

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars discuss what they know about world leaders. In groups, they work together to complete an exercise on the board. They practice using new vocabulary words and match them with their definitions.
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India and Pakistan: a Simulation of Outcomes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students become aware of world conflicts and how conflict resolution is used to minimize threats around the world. They analyze a current world conflict and utilize conflict resolution strategies to determine a viable peace initiative.

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