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Iconography: Art and Literature

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students discover the main subjects and objects of Buddhist art and how symbolism in the Arts can enhance the artistic elements. The lesson concludes with the creation of student works using iconography.
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More Famous Horses Quiz

For Students 4th - 8th
In this online quiz worksheet, students answer a set of trivia questions about horses. Page has a link to submit answers for review.
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Trees as Symbols: Composing Poetry and Creating Images

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students analyze the tree as a symbol, sharing ideas in class discussion. They use art as the basis for a creative writing assignment in poetry or represent a selected poem with an original student drawing.
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Daruma-san

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Young scholars set, and attain a goal using a daruma, a Japanese folk toy.
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Teaching the Hindu-Buddhist Tradition in East Asian Culture Through Asian Literature and Film

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore various intellectual traditions which dominate human history through a variety of contemporary pieces of literature which exemplify the traditions. Biblical monotheism, Greek rationalism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism...
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Japanese Stone Lanterns: Culture and Decoration in the Japanese Garden

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students examine and discuss the many decorative elements in the Japanese garden. They learn about Japanese gardens and lanterns and create their own model out of clay.
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The Lunar Calendar

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students examine the Chinese calendar and Zodiac signs in this early elementary activity on calendars and culture. Discussions on cultural beliefs and values are emphasized and could be controversial.
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Telling Time Through the Zodiac

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners compare the Chinese and Western zodiacs, their symbols, their meanings, and their calendars through a in-class discussion and a small group project. This lesson includes vocabulary and extensions.
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Studies of the Eastern Worlds: Population Graphing

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders participate in several learning/research stations in which they view artwork from various countries of the Eastern world and collect information on the populations of the Eastern countries. They then use this information...
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Religious Intolerance in Afchanistan

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students, as a group, examine and discuss the destruction and planned demolition of Buddhist artifacts in Afghanistan by the Islamic Taliban government. They further research the issue and then hold a simulated summit with Buddhists,...
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Translation and Rotation of Axes

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students rotate axes to eliminate the xy-term and illustrate the dissectible cone as needed. They also discuss the discriminant for the second degree equation in two variables, as well as the translation of axes and rotation of axes....
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Worksheet
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World Religions

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
For this world religions worksheet, students identify and locate vocabulary terms related to all religions. There are 26 words located in the puzzle.
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December Holidays Vocabulary Decoder Activity

For Students 4th - 6th
In this December holiday worksheet, students match letters of words to definitions, decoding December holiday words. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Dig Magazine Archeology Quiz #92

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Dig Magazine archeology quiz, students answer 12 multiple choice questions complementing the April 2008 issue. Page contains answer and additional resources link.
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Website
Smart History

Smarthistory: The Historical Buddha

For Students 9th - 10th
Dr. Jennifer N. McIntire presents a scholarly outline of the Buddha's life and mission.
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Article
Seeker

Seeker: Week of 11 25 13: Oldest Buddha Shrine Dates Birth 6th C. b.c.

For Students 9th - 10th
When was the Buddha, or Enlightened One, born, and when? The recent discovery of the oldest known Buddist shrine tells archaelogists more than we've ever know.
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Other

University of Miami: The Life of Buddha, Part I

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed account of the Buddha's life and teachings written from a philosophical perspective.
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The British Museum

The British Museum: Ancient India: The Buddha

For Students 9th - 10th
Richly illustrated life of the Buddha, told in a click-through storybook format with an embedded glossary. Includes an interactive tour of the stupa of Amaravati, an early Buddhist shrine, and a matching game designed to instruct players...
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Buddha

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry for Buddha, from a leading peer-reviewed work hosted by the University of Tennessee at Martin.
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Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: Mummified Monk Rests Inside Ancient Buddha Statue

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read the fascinating story of the discover of a 1,000 year old mummy of a monk hidden inside a Buddha statue. Includes video.
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Website
British Library

British Library: 20th Century Works: The Buddha of Suburbia

For Students 9th - 10th
"The Buddha of Suburbia" is a bestselling novel by the British writer Hanif Kureishi. Read an overview and view additional resources such as articles and collection items.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: The Buddha

For Students 9th - 10th
The online companion to a television documentary on the Buddha, which first aired on PBS stations in April 2010, is home to a variety of rich-media resources to complement any study of Buddhism and its founder. Find the complete program...
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Buddha Shakyamuni

For Students 9th - 10th
How do we recognize this figure as Shakyamuni Buddha? This is the traditional representation of the Shakyamuni Buddha or the historical Buddha. The statue shows the moment of his enlightenment at a place called Bodh Gaya in India, which...
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Seated Amitabha Buddha (Amida Nyorai)

For Students 9th - 10th
Buddhism is a religion based on the teachings of a historical figure known as the Buddha Shakyamuni, who lived about 2,500 years ago. This sculpture shows Amitabha, identified as the Buddha of the Western Paradise. Amitabha is shown...

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