1. 1. Objective (READ) - H SWBAT identify the basic beliefs of Hinduism. 2. Question of the Day. (TURN OBJECTIVE INTO A QUESTION) 3. Warm-up (ANSWER) A.Describe an example of American life or culture that is analogous to the caste system. B.How is Hinduism different from Judaism, Islam, and Christianity?

2. Table of Contents DateTitleLesson # **SOUTH ASIA UNIT** 2/26Physical Geography64 3/2Overpopulation65 3/4Effects of Overpopulation66 3/5Hinduism67 1. Turn to the next available fresh page after your Monsoons activities and title it “Overpopulation”.

3. Beliefs of Hinduism Day 2

4. Hinduism Beliefs 1.Dharma - each person is born into a caste and has a moral duty to be the best they can according to their Caste. A statue of Shiva in yogic meditation.

5. 2. Reincarnation - the rebirth of souls after death, people are re-born The visarjan (nimarjan) ceremony of Lord Ganesha during the Chaturthi festival.

6. 3. Karma – if you behave responsibly you will be reborn into a higher caste and eventually reach eternal peace Krishna (left), the eighth incarnation (avatar) of Vishnu or, with his consort Radha, worshiped as Radha Krishna across a number of traditions - traditional painting from the 1700s.

7. Clip Q’s - Untouchables 1. Create a list of discrimination towards Dalits (Untouchables) that you observe in the clip.

8. Funeral Pyres Reading Questions 1. How many Hindus die each day in India? 2. List the two other negative effects of the cremation rituals in India. Sketch each negative effect. (3 rd Paragraph) 1. Denuded forests = deforestation 2. ? 3. ? 3. What is the benefit of cremation and sprinkling your ashes in the Ganges River? (6 th Paragraph) 4. What are the three positive aspects of electric cremation? (7 th and 8 th paragraphs)

9. Hinduism T-shirts Side One – Caste System Directions: 1. Include a slogan explaining the Caste System (use p. 572 or the sheet from yesterday) 2. Include a picture representing the Caste System. Side Two – Hinduism Beliefs Directions: 1. Include a slogan explaining Dharma, Karma, or Reincarnation (use today’s notes or the sheet from yesterday) 2. Include a picture representing the belief you chose.

10. T-shirts Example Karma - Practicing good behavior for 27 years to someday be reborn into a higher Caste.

11. Hindu River of Redemption… Directions: Complete a 3-2-1 on the reading. 3  Write three things you learned 2  Write two questions you have 1  Write one sentence answering the question below: –What are the negative effects of traditions in the Hindu religion?

12. Exit Ticket 1. Answer the Question of the Day. 2. PARAGRAPH  There is no mobility in the Caste System; once you are born into a caste you must stay. - Does a class system exist in the US? Explain why or why not. - Is there class mobility in the US? Explain why or why not.

13. Exit Ticket 1. Answer the Question of the Day. 2. PARAGRAPH  Create a story that demonstrates the concepts of Dharma and Karma. Your story can be real of fictional. - You may write it or sketch it. If you sketch it include labels and captions so I know what is going on.