Each kit has:
A study guide
Artifacts
Books for guided reading
Lesson plans
Games
Power point presentations
Music
Classroom display materials
All ages
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Visual Literacy
“In the 21st Century the ability to interpret digital, visual and audio media is a form of literacy which is as basic as reading and writing skills. Visual literacy is…
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Madhubani: A folk art
The ancient folk art of Madhubani is widely practiced in the Mithila region of the northern Indian state of Bihar. The art originated from Madhubani town and traditionally the artists…
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Indus Valley Civilization
The Indus Valley people lived from 3500 BCE to 1700 BCE in the Indus Valley in modern day Pakistan and India. This was the Bronze Age and societies existed in Mesopotamia…
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Cricket
When is a sport more than just a game? And other questions…. Describe instances when a sporting event is more than just entertainment to the audience. Should we keep politics…
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Can you name 12 animals from India?
Why should we know about animals unique to a place? We explore this and other essential questions in this lesson: What are endemic, native and exotic animals? Can you name…
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Ashoka and Buddhism
In 262 BCE, eight years after his coronation, Ashoka’s armies attacked and conquered Kalinga, modern day Orissa. Reportedly between a 100,000 and 300,000 people died in the conflict. Sickened by…
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Ashoka
Origins of many symbols of modern India, such as those used in the national flag and on coins and paper money can be traced to Emperor Ashoka (304-232 BCE). It…