The Bhagavad Gita | Activities :&: Classroom Projects

Fun Classroom Activities

The 20 enjoyable, interactive classroom activities that are included will help your students understand the text in amusing ways. Fun Classroom Activities include group projects, games, critical thinking activities, brainstorming sessions, writing poems, drawing or sketching, and more that will allow your students to interact with each other, be creative, and ultimately grasp key concepts from the text by "doing" rather than simply studying.

1. Hindu Religious Images

Using an encyclopedia, the internet or any other resource you like, create a visual presentation of Hindu religious images. Annotate each and present your work to the class.

2. Painting

Select a favorite scene or passage from the Gita. Paint a picture for the class inspired by it. The piece may be either literal or abstract.

3. Song Writing

Select a favorite scene or passage from the Gita and compose a song based on it. Play your song for...
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