India
Why this unit?
India
is home to one of the world's earliest river valley civilizations -- the Indus
culture. It is also the birthplace of two of the world's most interesting and
influential religions -- Hinduism and Buddhism. Finally, India is important in
the modern world because it is the fastest growing nation, the world's largest democracy, and an emerging nuclear power. This unit will make you
aware of the history of India from ancient times to the present.
Useful Links
Daily
Life in Ancient India
Buddha
- Kid's Story of Siddhartha (Buddha) and the Four Noble Truths
Buddhism
Reign
of Ashoka
Buddha
and the Caste System
Hinduism
Simplified
Lessons about India
written by Fulbright 1998 Teachers
Ancient
India Lesson Plans & Curriculum Guide
Lesson Plan Indus
Valley Civilization
The
Selling of the Taj Mahal
Arts
of India (with lesson ideas)
Hindu Kids Universe (over 300 stories
in comic books online and more!)
Ancient
India Social Classes
INDOlink - ancient &
modern Indian stories, coloring book
Free
Ancient India Clip Art!