Week 4- India

Opening of class: Kajra Re – Aishwarya Rai; Bollywood video!

Information about India:

-government, language, flag, national anthem, major religions, climate, population, currency

             -cultural etiquette, sports, dance, pop culture, traditional clothes/costumes, food

             -Highlights/People = Gandhi, Bollywood, and yoga

Activity: -Journaling/Writing: “Be the change you wish to see in the world” ~ Mahatma Gandhi  What does this quote mean.  Write and discuss.

             -Physical activity – Intro to Yoga!  Class will get a crash course on how important yoga is in the Hindu tradition and ancient India.  Also, give information that “yoga” has changed throughout the years.  This will give students a chance to get up and stretch and dive into a way of life that many other people live.

Homework: What is the type of government/ political systems? What is/are the official language(s)?