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The Indian Subcontinent Since 1947: The Legacy of Independence

For Teachers 7th - 10th
An exploration of Indian and Pakistani cultures and conflicts throughout the 20th - 21st centuries, this presentation features relevant political cartoons and poignant photos to illustrate the breadth of politics in India and Pakistan....
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Independence Movements: India and Africa

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the events of the independence movement of India. They listen to a lecture and complete a concept map of the independence movements of the 20th century, watch an excerpt from the movie "Gandhi," and answer...
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The British in India

For Teachers 10th - 12th
While this presentation is not text heavy, it does provide an outline of the British rule in India. It is image-rich and great to keep a lecture on track, However, it is lacking in text. If your lecture is complete and needs only a...
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Free India: Resisting British Rule in India

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars explore the impact of nonviolence during Gandhi's Free India movement.  In this World History lesson, students complete several activities including research, class discussions and a multimedia project, all centered around...
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Two Nations Struggle for Independence

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars compare the struggle for independence of the United States with that of India. They review the idea of "British Rule" as it affected both countries. Explore the idea of taxation as a way to control the resources of a...
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Our Story: Martin Luther King Jr. and Nonviolence

For Teachers 1st - 4th
For this parent and child activity, young learners read Martin’s Big Words and a biography of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. There is a wonderful guided reading pdf that defines challenge words and provides reading tips. The object of this...
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The Road to Revolution: (1770-1776)

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Posing a guiding question about the inevitability of the American Revolution, the presentation guides students through the circumstances leading up to "The shot heard 'round the world" up to the Declaration of Independence. Teachers can...
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Is Gandhi Right: Analyzing His Ideas

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students explore the connection between Gandhi and the Independence Movement in India. In this instructional activity on social change, students examine the ideas of Gandhi to analyze non violent change. Students consider the impact of...
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Independence Masks

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students explore how art reflects the economic, political, social, religious and historical concerns of a culture. They research a former colony to determine if there is any history of a mask. Students create a mask representing the...
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Give Peace A Chance: Nonviolence as a valid strategy for social change

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students analyze how people solve conflicts. In this conflict resolution lesson, students look at Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King's nonviolence movements. They see the reasoning behind nonviolence and how it works. 
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Holiday Homework: Global Studies

For Students 9th - 12th
For this global studies worksheet, students read the noted 8 chapters in their textbooks and then respond to 34 short answer questions about the French Revolution and Imperialism.
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Freedom Now

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils watch a short video on colonial rule. They discuss how lives were changed once independence was granted in India. They create mock interview sessions acting as political figures involved in an independence movement. They share...
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Gandhi's Salt March, A Simulation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine Gandhi's Salt March. In this peace and tolerance lesson, students discuss the Salt Tax Levy that was imposed in India. Young scholars then debate how the Indian National Congress should have handled the issue.
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This Land is Your Land

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students consider the concept of borders and their development by looking at maps and documents. They create a presentation highlighting a current border dispute and propose solutions.
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Gandhi: A Man of Simple Means

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the life of Mohandas Gandhi. In this Gandhi lesson, 11th graders listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of the Gandhi's life and respond to the provided discussion questions.
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Gandhi Lessons and His Legacy of Peace

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Gandhi's message of nonviolence and the practice of civil disobedience influenced people around the world.
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Mohandas Mahatma Gandhi

For Students 4th - 8th
In this famous leaders activity, students read a passage about Mohandas Mahatma Gandhi and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym...
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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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Gandhi’s Salt March: Nonviolence in Action

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils examine the effectiveness of nonviolent protest. In this social justice lesson, students analyze the effectiveness of Gandhi's Salt March as a nonviolent protest. Pupils jigsaw read the provided story and discuss it.
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Rev. Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. meets the Philosophy of Gandhi's Ahimsa

For Teachers K - 8th
Learners study Gandhi's and Dr. King's philosophies. In this world history instructional activity, students compare and contrast the methods by Gandi and Dr. King writing an essay on nonviolence.
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University of California

Ucla: Manas: British India

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the British presence in India, 1600-1947, from university professor Vinay Lal. Includes links to related topics, such as the British East India Company, and to biographical details of many key figures from this period in...
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BBC

Bbc: History: The British Raj in India 1858 1947

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed and insightful article which examines the colonial rule of the British in India. The author explores the origins, the Indian independence movement, how the British gave up India and more. Archived.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Country Study: India

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive site from the Library of Congress that covers all kinds of topics about India. Includes a very detailed history of British India under "Company Rule, 1757-1857," "The British Raj, 1858-1947," and "Sepoy Rebellion, 1857-59."...
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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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