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Lessons

Caste Systems as a Social Order - Students will critically analyze readings through discussion and writing to better understand the caste system in India and its effect on Indian culture. For Grades 8 - 12

Corporate Values - Students learn about the growing world economy from the point of view of an Indian scholar. For Grades 9 - 12

Gauri and Prithvi: A Subcontinent Goes Nuclear - This lesson looks at the relationship, past and present, between neighbors India and Pakistan. For Grades 9 - 12

How Much Is There to eat? A Study Between Southern America and India - This lesson combines social studies and math to learn about India. For Grades 3 - 9

Indo-Americans - This lesson looks at the reasons for the Indian migration to america in the 1960's and how it affected both countries. For Grades 8 - 12

Units

Asian Indian Immigration - This is a 10 lesson, multidisciplinary unit that teaches about Indian culture and custom and their effects on America. For Grade 4