Choose one of the activities below, or discuss with me an activity of your own design:
Due Sept 15
1.Create a display that shows the relationships among the major gods/goddesses (avatars) in Hinduism.
2.Create an illustrated dictionary of Hindu terms. Include any terms you find throughout the unit that are new to you or are used in a new way. Also include in your dictionary a map of the major world centers of Hinduism.
3.Create a multimedia presentation using at least 3 tales from the Ramayana. In your presentation, tell the tales and compare/contrast the themes of the 3 tales with the modern world. Are these themes still relevant?
Everyone must do the activity below. This is also due Sept 15
Identify at least 5 basic beliefs of Hinduism and apply those beliefs to life at Twinfield. Show how people would behave here if they practiced those 5 beliefs.
Extra Credit
Cook Dewali festival foods and bring to class to share. This is for extra credit points (up to 10 points possible) and may be completed any time during the Hinduism unit.