Land of the Tiger
PBS
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/india/index.html
From the wet rainforests and dry deserts to the flooded lowlands and massive mountain ranges, India has a diverse geography. Here, you can explore this area's varied regions. Learn about India's people and wildlife, and take the "Himalayan Hike" - a game to test your geographic knowledge. This site is easy to use and provides a wonderful highlight of Lesson 13: Geography and the Early Settlement of India.

Buddhist Studies for Primary and Secondary Students
http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/buddhism/index.htm
Buddha Dharma Education Association and Buddhanet
Created as guide for the teaching and learning of Buddhism, this site focuses on Buddhist teachings, stories, and activities. This site is a wealth of age-appropriate resources, including the story of the Buddha, a look at Buddhism today, teacher activities, and additional resources. Of particular interest is the "Teaching Stories" section, which includes over 100 stories from the Jakata Tales, a major piece of Buddhist literature and a primary source on the religion. This site is a comprehensive tool for addressing Lesson 16: The Story of Buddhism.

Daily Life in Ancient India
http://ancienthistory.mrdonn.org/Indialife.html
What would it be like to live in ancient India? What would your job be? What would you eat? What would you wear? This site answers all those questions and more, with information on the daily life of people during three time periods in ancient India: the early Indus Valley civilization, the Vedic period of the Aryans, and the Golden Age under the Gupta Empire. This is one of the few kid-friendly and understandable sites on the Aryans (Lesson 15: Learning About Hindu Beliefs), and the site also addresses material from Lesson 14: Unlocking the Secrets of Mohenjodaro and Lesson 18: The Achievements of the Gupta Empire.

The Edicts of King Ashoka
http://www.cs.colostate.edu/~malaiya/ashoka.html
Buddhist Publication Society
Imagine gazing upon a pillar that towers over 40 feet high, weighs over 100,000 pounds, and is polished so that it shines like glass. On it, you see ancient edicts decreeing that all people should have good health and fair treatment. You would be looking at one of the many pillars of King Ashoka. This site translates many of the edicts on those pillars while also explaining the life of the famous Mauryan ruler. Geared towards the university level, this site has numerous primary sources that provide insight into the policies of King Ashoka as discussed in Lesson 17: Buddhism and the First Unification of India.

Harappa
http://www.harappa.com/welcome.html
Make a trip "around the Indus in 90 slides" to experience closeup what it must have been like to live in the ancient Indus River Valley. Here, a visitor can take a 3-D tour of Harappa, see the recent discoveries made by archaeologists, and learn how historians are attempting to translate the Indus language. A noteworthy part of this site is the inclusion of hundreds of artifacts found as evidence of this highly developed and fascinating civilization. This site is a must-see in the study of Lesson 14: Unlocking the Secrets of Mohenjodaro.

Puja: Expressions of Hindu Devotion
http://www.asia.si.edu/education/pujaonline/puja/start.htm
Smithsonian Institution
Created in coordination with an exhibition at the Smithsonian's Author M. Sackler Gallery, this site's "Guide for Educators" provides an informative overview on Hinduism. Most useful is the section "Background Information for Teachers." There you will see a pull-down menu of commonly asked questions. Highlight a question, and you will find an instructive answer. Helpful additions are numerous photographs, "A Discussion with Young American Hindus," and a glossary and pronunciation guide. This site is a solid overview for Lesson 15: Learning About Hindu Beliefs.

The Ramayana
http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/moynihan/programs/sac/Outreach/ramayana/index.asp
"For the past two thousand years, the Ramayana has been among the most important literary and oral texts of South Asia." Many teachers have used this epic poem to provide insight into the culture of ancient and modern India. Here, you will find two translations of the story of Prince Rama, varying by length and complemented by images and maps. A section on Hinduism and a glossary help to make this site an excellent resource in expanding the content from Lesson 15: Learning About Hindu Beliefs.