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Water is Life

Water security is one of the greatest global challenges of the 21st century. This lesson helps students understand issues, and take action. more
Visible Traces

A full curriculum on the development of Chinese language and writing. more
How Can Afghanistan Secure a Peaceful Future?

Students take a look back a the roots of conflict in order to recommend steps towards a more peaceful future. more
Afghanistan: Is Geography Destiny?

Students assume the position of archaeologists as they investigate history and curate a museum exhibition. more
Indian Mathematical Achievements

Students will come to learn about Indian advancements in math and how they were affected by Indian culture and religion. Through cross-cultural analysis students will examine math and science advancements in India and other parts of the wo more
Decimal System, Zero, and Pi

For math teachers to teach the history and importance of the decimal system, zero, and pi. more
Gauri and Prithvi: Nuclear South Asia

Help students understand tensions in South Asia that has led to a nuclear stand-off. Its complex issues and deep roots of conflict offer great material for students to weigh perspectives, role-play, and apply understanding to other foreign more
Comparative Religious Teachings

Students analyze translated texts from Christian, Buddhist, Islamic, Hindu and other religious books. more
Trade in the Silk Road Cities

Students learn about the vast Eurasian trade network--and create a modern-day marketing plan to move products from China to the Middle East. Culture, economics, satellite mapping, "global street smarts" come together in this activity. more
Artha

Artha, which loosely translates as "getting ahead," is one of four goals of Hinduism. Students explore this concept using a translated political doctrine from 4th century B.C.E. and also through a story about a young boy. more
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