India Asia Geography Social Studies
India Asia Geography Social Studies
This category lists sites that introduce young people to the culture of India. It includes sites about the beliefs, values, lifestyles, and skills of various people groups.
Top: Kids and Teens: School Time: Social Studies: Geography: Asia: India
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US Library of Congress - Country Study: India - September 1995 country profile provides information about its historical setting, society and environment, economy, government and politics, and national security.
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In Quest of a Nation - Discover the rich cultural heritage of India. Learn about the history, dance, music, and places to visit in this country.
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India - The Great Ocean Of Heritage - Gives a brief description of the country, along with information on its history, religion, people, culture, environment, and architecture.
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PBS Online: Anamalai - Introduces the wildlife sanctuary where Asian elephants live in safety. Also provides information on the elephants and explains why this creature is considered sacred by many of the Indian people.
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MSN Encarta: India - Basic introduction to the land and the people.
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Education for Good Will / Aesthetic Realism Teaching Method - The place of good will and contempt in understanding caste in India, and prejudice here in America.
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Mystic Ganga - The River Ganges, sacred to some, a river of myth and legend to others, has its headwaters in the Himalayas. It flows through the heart of India into the Bay of Bengal. Follow its course throughout India, trace its tributaries, and visit the cities along
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PBS - Hidden India - Learn about the history, geography, religion, arts, food, and spices of Kerala.
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Adventure Divas: India - Get dispatches from several trips to India including Indian women, child labor and the caste system.
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Wildlife of India - Come meet some of the animals that live in India like the tiger, elephant and barking deer.
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Art from India - Look at animals, rajahs and sultans in paintings from the past. Two reading levels to suit age ranges from 6-16. Created by Sir Robert Hitcham's Primary School and the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts.
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An Introduction to India - General information about the country, its geography, and its people and culture.
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CIA World Factbook: India - Features a map and brief descriptions of geography, economy, government, and people.
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India At A Glance - Articles and facts about the country and its people.
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Mughal India - The British Museum - Learn about the Mughal empire in India and explore their important accomplishments such as the Taj Mahal.
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Bombay Natural History Society - Check out this group that's dedicated to nature conservation in India as well as preservation and management of all forms of wildlife and their natural habitats.
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50 Glorious Years of Indian Independence - One of the largest nations in the world, India has made great strides since gaining independence from Great Britain in 1945. This site tells about India's progress and the leaders who helped it happen.
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Spiritual Journeys: About India - Contains some facts and trivia about both modern day and ancient Indian civilization.
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The Electronic Passport to the Indian Subcontinent - A brief, illustrated guide to the land and its people. Created for middle school students.
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Ancient India - Explore the people, culture, beliefs, and history of ancient India using animations, 3D models and objects from The British Museum's collections.
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Government of India - Site offers information about origin, functions, and development of Indian Government.
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India for Kids - Visit the cities of Thrissur, Mysore, Mumbai, and Jaipur as well as the river Ganges. Read bedtime stories, excerpts from the Ramayana, or a diary kept by one of the site's virtual tourists.
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Pitara Kids Network - Kids portal based in India features news, folktales, and in-depth information about the land and its people. Also offers stories, books, poems, activities, forum, and school sections.
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Devi: The Great Goddess - This companion site to the Smithsonian exhibit looks at the six aspects of this Indian goddess, and has activities and historical information
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