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Download full textBragdon, Ann E. – 1997
This paper presents slide narration to accompany eight separate units on India to be used in World History classes or other areas across the curriculum. Units include: (1) "Religion: India's Diverse Temples and Sacred Places"; (2) "Styles of Dress: Shimla to Kerala"; (3) "Traditional Dance in India"; (4) "South…
Descriptors: Asian Studies, Cultural Awareness, Culture, Foreign Countries
Prescott, Stephanie, Ed.; And Others – 1995
This resource book is designed to assist teachers in implementing California's history-social science framework at the 10th grade level. The models support implementation at the local level and may be used to plan topics and select resources for professional development and preservice education. This document provides a link between the…
Descriptors: Course Content, Culture, Geography Instruction, Grade 10
Pankow, Mary – 1997
This paper attempts to put a face on the nation of India and give a reality to the culture that will enhance the study of the Indian subcontinent and its people. The resource guide provides background information for cultural study of the Indian region, but is not intended to be a concise study of the subcontinent. Sections of the paper include:…
Descriptors: Asian Studies, Cultural Awareness, Culture, Foreign Countries
Gilmore, Elsie – 1997
This paper describes a unit in a high school world literature course which focuses on non-Western literature. The novel on India to be included is "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya. The 13-day unit includes worksheets and focus questions for research. Additional novels are suggested with a rationale presented as to why the…
Descriptors: Asian Studies, Cultural Awareness, Culture, Foreign Countries
Bergeron, Ann A. – 1997
This paper is a basic resource that may be used as an outline for a curricular unit which is intended to be a comprehensive introduction to the Dance of India. Interwoven with the factual, historical, and descriptive material are observations, perceptions, and connections based on the author's experience in the Fulbright seminar in India. The…
Descriptors: Asian Studies, Cultural Awareness, Culture, Dance
Dunn, Susan Strong – 1997
This unit contains a sampling of lessons from a unit on India designed for ninth-grade students. Sections of the unit include: (1) "Geography of India"; (2) "Comparison of Major Religions"; (3) "The Caste System"; (4) "Empires of India"; (5) "Gandhi and Independence"; (6) "Division of the…
Descriptors: Asian Studies, Cultural Awareness, Culture, Ethnic Groups
Hrea, Robin – 1997
This unit contains two lessons to promote commonality of culture and indicate differences as well. The first lesson asks students to explore their preconceptions about India. The second lesson is a research activity to facilitate learning about major "movers and shakers" in 20th century South Asia. Lessons include objectives, strategies,…
Descriptors: Asian Studies, Conflict Resolution, Cultural Awareness, Culture
