The Cup connects with current events through lessons on refugees and the politics of production. Explore Tibetan Culture, Buddhism, Media Literacy and much more with these lessons across the curriculum.
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Lesson 1 On the Roof of the World
Subject: Social Studies
Lesson Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Lesson 2 Introduction to Buddhism
Subject: Religious Studies, World Religions
Lesson Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, College
Lesson 3 Viewing The Cup
Subject: Film Literacy, Media Literacy
Lesson Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, College
Lesson 4 Orgyen Comes of Age
Subject: English Language Arts, Language Arts
Lesson Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Lesson 5 Daily Life in Tibet: A Study in Tradition and Change
Subject: Film Literacy, Geography, Human Development, Language Arts, Religious Studies
Lesson Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Lesson 6 Learning about Culture: Greetings
Subject: English Language Arts, Language Arts
Lesson Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Lesson 7 A World of Refugees
Subject: Current Events, International Relations, Service Learning, Social Studies
Lesson Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Lesson 9 Energy Sources and Resources
Subject: Science
Lesson Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Lesson 10 The Value of Money
Subject: Math
Lesson Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Lesson 11 The Art of the Mandala
Subject: Visual Arts
Lesson Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Appendix: Tibet Country Profile
Subject: Geography
Lesson Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, College
These tips can help you create safe space for classroom engagement on the themes and subjects of this film.
The Glossary of Film Terms is useful for the Film Literacy lessons that are part of this curriculum guide.
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