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Fun time
Do you know about the Chipko Movement? It was a nonviolent social and ecological
movement by rural villagers, particularly women, in India in the 1970s, for the protection and
conservation of trees and forests.
Use the Internet (under adult supervision) to find information about the movement,
such as: 21 c technology literacy cross-curricular SSt
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Founder and History of
the Chipko movement
Causes of the Chipko Purpose behind the
movement Chipko movement
Women’s role in this Rise and success of the
movement Chipko movement
Make a slideshow and present it to the class.
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