Lesson Plans - Commerce in the Indian Ocean
This lesson will introduce students to the geographic features of the Indian Ocean and the critical role of the monsoon in determining maritime trading patterns before the 16th century.

Water: A Key to Understanding India
The purpose of this lesson is to help students see the overriding significance of the monsoon and the impact of the rains upon all facets of life in South Asia. (This lesson can be modified for 8th grade.)

In What Ways is South Asia's Location Important to an Understanding of the Region?
In this lesson, students will locate and identify the characteristics of the region's geography, discuss how location and physical characteristics have influenced intra- regional and inter-regional contacts, and will hypothesize the importance of location as a geographic theme and determine if South Asia's location makes it important.

Water: A Key to Understanding India
In this lesson, students will be able to define monsoons and their significance for South Asia, analyze the impact of the monsoon on many aspects of life in India, and evaluate the degree to which an understanding of the monsoons and water issues is a key to understanding India.

Maps to Support the Study of History - 6th to 18th Centuries
 Here is a set of thirty maps that support the study of world history from the 6th century to the 18th century, from the fall of Rome to the expansion of Russia.

BuddhaNet
This is an interesting and broad site that includes Qs and As, historical background, vivid images, and more.

World Cultures to 1500: India
This site offers clear and informative lecture notes, maps, a photo gallery, timelines, links to relevant sites, and more. Click Contents.

History of the Sikhs
The purpose of this website is to provide details about Sikhism. The site appears with mesmerizing music and has many categories.

Harappa
This is a very helpful site for learning about the Indus Valley and the Indus culture.

Mr. Dowling's Electronic Passport: India and the Himalayas
This site helps kids browse the world in a virtual classroom.

Eightfold Path
This site contains a concise explanation of Eightfold Path.

India & China
This site provides helpful comparisons and background information on India and China.

Architecture of India
Rated as the Web's Best Site for "Architecture of India" by Encyclopedia Britannica.
 

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