Episode 7 of 12 · Around the World

India: Priya Overcomes Adversity

Grades 6th+

History · Geography — World Geography · Captions

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Young people may think that discrimination is worse than ever, but they'll gain perspective with this animated video about India. Through the life of Priya and her family, middle and high school students will learn how the British Empire lifted India out of a long tradition of caste discrimination.

Standards Met in Ohio

  • 6.H.2Grades 6thEarly civilizations (India, Egypt, China and Mesopotamia) had unique governments, economic systems, social structures, religions, technologies and agricultural practices and products. The cultural practices and products of these early civilizations can be used to help understand the Eastern Hemisphere today.
  • 9-12.CWI.5Grades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thIndividuals can identify, assess and evaluate world events, engage in deliberative civil debate and influence public processes to address global issues.
  • SS.6.2Grades 6thEarly civilizations (e.g., India, Egypt, China, Mesopotamia) had unique governments, economic systems, social structures, religions, technologies, and agricultural practices and products. The cultural practices and products of these early civilizations can be used to help understand the Eastern Hemisphere today.
  • WG.9-12.7.lp.bGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thUnderstand that cultural beliefs may impact how humans interact with animals (e.g., Hindu belief that cows are sacred limits the consumption of beef in India).

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