For such a complex and lengthy topic, Mr. Green does a great job of introducing and/or quickly summarizing the major tenets of Indian cultural and religious history, as well as the origins of Buddhism. Topics covered in this episode include the Vedas, caste system, Dharma, the Bhagavad Gita, Siddhartha Guatama, and the Eightfold Path.

Concepts

dharma, hinduism, the caste system, india, buddhism

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Additional Tags

vedas, caste system, dharma, upanishads, john green, crash course world history, social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• See comment feed below video for interesting questions and considerations

Classroom Considerations

• Speaker moves very quickly through material, and some portions could prove to be very confusing

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Incorporates direct quotes from primary religious texts
• Includes a teacher and student version of the coordinating lesson plan

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.3 SL.11-12.3 RH.11-12.7