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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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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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University of California

Ucla: Manas: Mahatma Gandhi

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on the life and work of Mahatma Gandhi. With links to related material.
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Other

Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya: Mahatma Gandhi Information Website

For Students 9th - 10th
A very rich site devoted to Mohandas Gandhi. It includes extensive biographical information, his philosophy, many photos, articles and essays. There are tributes, reminiscences, speeches, prayers, his family tree, and much much more.
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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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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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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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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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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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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

Bombay Sarvodaya Mandal: Gandhi's Life in 5000 Words

For Students 9th - 10th
Very detailed biography of Mohandas Gandhi's life, nicely laid out in stages.
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New York Times

New York Times: On This Day: On This Day: Gandhi Is Killed

For Students 9th - 10th
Access the front page article in the "New York Times" from January 30, 1948, announcing the assassination of Mohandas Gandhi.
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Other

Bombay Sarvodaya Mandal: Gandhi Chronology

For Students 9th - 10th
Several chronologies of Gandhi's life, including one of his fasts and one of his arrests and his imprisonments.
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Other

Bombay Sarvodaya Mandal: Gandhi a Pictorial Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy biography of Gandhi augmented by photos from the different events and stages of his life.
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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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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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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

Ucla: Manas: History and Politics, Indira Gandhi

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a biography and a picture of Indira Gandhi.
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New World Encyclopedia: Gandhi, Mohandas K.

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

Indian Gandhian Charitable Institution: A Comprehensive Site on Mahatma Gandhi

For Students 9th - 10th
As the title says, this site has a wide range of information on Mahatma Gandhi, including photos, videos, articles, speeches, letters, etc.
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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.
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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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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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