A major historical shift is taking place in Tibetan Buddhism with the relocation of large numbers of monks from Tibet and the establishment of monasteries in Dharamsala, India and other parts of South Asia. This has created a shift in the way that young men are joining these monasteries and leading this age old religious tradition. Fifteen college…

Arguing that conditions in developing countries are underexamined in the social studies curriculum, the author designed lessons to explore the development process in three different areas of the world. Upon completing the activities outlined, secondary students will understand that development is a process involving a variety of interrelated…