Goals
Gita Philosophy: the philosophy
of Karma Yoga
Level 1 (KG
to Grade 2)
1 Understand the importance of Gita
among Hindus
2 Understand the Gita basics:
origin, characters, number of shlokas
number of chapters
3 Be able
to recite three shlokas
Level 2 (Grades
2 to 6)
1 Be able
to recite six Gita shlokas
2 Have some understanding of the
meaning of the shlokas
3 Have some familiarity with the
concept of a Karma Yogi
4 Have some familiarity with the
basic tenets of Karma Yoga
Level 3 (Grades
7 and higher)
1 Be able to recite ten Gita
shlokas
2 Should be able to explain the
meaning of the shlokas
3 Have an understanding of the
philosophy of Karma Yoga
4 Do
volunteer work
5 Be able to relate experiences
while practicing Karma Yoga
Social Studies - History, Geography etc.of
India
Level 1
1 Be able to name the main
eras of Indian history
2 Have some understanding of each
era: dates, important events and characters
Level 2
1 Be
able to develop short power point presentations on eras and personalities
2 Have an
understanding of the Vedic Period
3 Have some understanding of the Independence movement
4 Have some understanding of the
modern India:
type of government; facts, accomplishments
Level 3
1 Be
able to develop power point presentations on each era
2 Be very familiar with the Independence movement
3 Be very familiar with the major
accomplishments of Indians
4. Be able to serve as adult speakers
for Levels 1 and 2
Hindu Culture
Level 1
1 Have
some understanding of major Hindu festivals
2 Experience
major festivals through IASC events etc.
3 Have some familiarity with
Ramayana and Mahabharata
4 Practice
symbolic gestures (namaste, aarti etc.)
Level 2
1 Be
able to develop short power point presentations on Hindu festivals
2 Understand the origin and
significance of the festivals
3 Be able to develop short power
point presentations on Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas
4 Be able to recite the stories of
Ramayana and Mahabharata
5 Be familiar with the main
characters of Ramayana and Mahabharata
6 Understand
the significance of symbolism in
Hindu culture
Level 3
1 Depict
their experiences of festivals through power point presentations
2 Have a clear understanding about the teachings of Ramayana and
Mahabharata
3 Be able to discuss the differences
between Hindu and other cultures (pros and cons)
Hindi
Level 1
1 Be
able to recite the alphabet (vowels and consonants)
Level 2
1 Be able to
read simple words and sentences
2 Be able
to speak some sentences
Level 3
1 Be able
to read short stories in Hindi
2 Be able
to carry a short conversation in Hindi
