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Download full textZawierucha, Christina F. M. – 1995
This unit is designed to accompany a video presentation that focuses on India from the perspective of a participant in the Fulbright-Hays Seminar Abroad Program. This unit can be incorporated with a study of India's land, history, and geography. The text provides a narrative as students view contemporary pictures of India and is intended to…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Background
Myers, Barbara – 1995
This interdisciplinary unit focuses on five techniques found in the textile arts of India: tie-dye, embroidery, applique, block printing, and weaving. The unit is designed for students in third through sixth grades but could be adapted to other levels. This unit could be incorporated with a study of India's land, history, and geography. The…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Art, Art Expression, Asian Studies
Khan, Nasiruddin, Ed.; And Others – 1992
This teaching booklet on India is one in a series of four, developed within the framework of the Associated Schools Project of UNESCO with a view to promoting education for international understanding. The purpose is to enable students to learn more about the lifestyles of their peers in India--their school and family life, aspects of their…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Education
Hansen, Carol; And Others – 1990
This document presents a collection of materials designed to help students learn about the culture of India through an examination of the country's folk art tradition. Sections on folk crafts, folk dances, folk music, and puppets are included. Each section contains numerous activities. A glossary and an extensive bibliography, folk music scores,…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Art Activities, Art Education, Cultural Education
Johnson, Norma L. – 1995
This elementary-level thematic unit on India was designed to serve as a stepping stone toward the goal of mutual respect among children of different backgrounds. This unit may take one to four weeks depending on the class time. To expand children's awareness of the Indian culture, many hands-on activities are included. This unit was developed with…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian Studies, Creative Art, Cultural Activities
Purcell, William L. – 1966
This publication provides a general background for appreciation of Asian music and explains some of the specific techniques of the Asian tonal art to those who have some formal knowledge of Western music. In addition to a brief introductory section which identifies basic differences of non-Western music, sections are included on the history,…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian Studies, Audiodisc Recordings, Cross Cultural Studies
