Chapter and Video Summaries
Each of the five chapters of the Into India book is divided into a number of student 'Investigations' and the Into India documentary video has five sections, one for each chapter of the book. The video material provides valuable background for each chapter but particularly relates to one or more of the student 'Investigations'. Teacher briefing notes, prepared by a variety of India specialists, precede each chapter.

The table below summarises the contents of Into India:

Chapter 1: Threads of Time Investigation 1: Indian Textiles-Past and Present Investigation 2: The History of Indian Textiles Investigation 3: Textiles 2000-Ancient or Modern? Investigation 4: From Sari to Jattin Kochhar Students explore aspects of the history of India through a study of the history of the Indian textile industry. They examine the capacity of the industry for continuity and change over time and case studies are used to focus on contemporary trade issues. The video section, 'Computer Saris' looks at the Indian textile industry through case studies and illustrates its capacity for change and innovation. It particularly supports Investigations 3 and 4.

Chapter 2: Spinning a Nation Investigation 1: The Path to Independence Investigation 2: The World's Largest Democracy Investigation 3: Sheer Size and Diversity Students learn about the history of the independence movement in India, including the rise of nationalism and the contributions of Gandhi, Jinnah and Nehru. The structure of government in independent India is then examined and students explore current political issues in India. An analysis of the nature of the Indian electorate and political environment concludes the chapter. The video section, 'Freedom of Choice' looks at the structure of Indian government, features of the electorate and the role the media plays in influencing and conveying political decisions. It particularly supports Investigations 2 and 3.

Chapter 3: Facets of Power Investigation 1: From Mine to Cutting Room Investigation 2: The Indian Middle Class Investigation 3: India's Liberalisation Policy Students examine the mining process of Argyle Diamond Mines, the way the diamonds reach the cutting tables in India and the industrial techniques used there. They then investigate the size and pattern of consumption of the Indian middle class. The chapter concludes by looking at the effects of economic liberalisation in India. The video section, 'At the Cutting Edge' follows the diamond processing industry from the Argyle mines in Western Australia to the cutting rooms of India. It particularly supports Investigation 1.

Chapter 4: Saving the Symbols Investigation 1: The Endangered Indian Tiger-A Simulation Game Investigation 2: The Taj Mahal-A Blighted Beauty Investigation 3: World Urbanisation Investigation 4: India's Thirst Students participate in a simulation game concerning the future of the Indian tiger. They go on to examine issues involved in the preservation of the Taj Mahal and other monuments in India. World urbanisation is then approached through looking at urbanisation in India and the chapter concludes with an analysis of the difficulties involved in maintaining water supply to India's people. The video section, 'Love is in the Air' evaluates the challenges India faces in balancing economic progress and environmental protection. It particularly supports Investigation 2.

Chapter 5: Families and Fairytales Investigation 1: The Changing Role of Women Investigation 2: Love! Love! Love!-Hindi Movies vs Cable TV Investigation 3: Teenagers in India Students investigate the nature of family life in India, the role of women within the family and the way Indian marriages come about. They then look at the Hindi movie industry and the introduction of Pay TV to India. The chapter concludes with an exploration of current and future issues of importance to Indian teenagers. The video section, 'Dreams, Mothers-in-law and Videotapes' investigates the dynamics and consequences of change in Indian society by looking at the experiences of women and teenagers, and the influences of the media and western culture. It supports Investigations 1, 2 and 3.

Into India and the SOSE Curriculum
Into India is designed to allow students the opportunity to achieve a range of outcomes, as specified in Studies of society and environment-a curriculum profile for Australian schools. The following table summarises some of the most important available student outcomes for Chapter 1: Threads of Time. A full listing of outcomes can be found on p. 196 of Into India.

Teachers are advised to consult their local State or Territory curriculum documents for ways in which the activities and intended outcomes may be adapted to locally developed criteria.

Chapter 1: Threads of Time

Strands	Stand organisers	Outcomes
Time, continuity and change	Understanding the past	4.1b Describes the achievements of selected people and groups. 6.1b Describes and explains lasting and changing aspects of a society.
	Time and change	4.2 Constructs a sequence of some major periods and events. 7.2 Explains how causes, motives and consequences may be related.
	Interpretations and perspectives	4.3 Portrays an event or occasion from a particular perspective. 7.3 Uses knowledge about the past to explain contemporary events.
Culture	Cultural cohesion and diversity	4.8 Describes beliefs and social organisation of groups in communities other than their own. 7.8 Analyses some global trends and issues and their effect on cultures and beliefs.
Resources	Use of resources	4.10 Describes factors that affect resource use and development. 6.10 Explains relationships between specialisation of production, exchange and resource use.
	People and work	5.11 Describes factors affecting opportunities for paid employment. 7.11 Analyses factors that influence productivity and conditions of work.
	Management and enterprise	4.12 Shows how information is used as a resource to make and record decisions. 7.12 Analyses business procedures and practices, and selects and applies best practice in different contexts.
Natural and social systems	Economic systems	4.15 Identifies decisions that have to be made by groups and individuals about production and consumption. 6.15 Explains features of the international economy and how they impact on national systems.
Investigation, communication and participation	Investigation	4.16 Identifies the types of data and sources required by a task and decides how they will be used to gain information. 7.16 Uses the methodologies of the learning area to investigate different perspectives on an issue.
	Communication	4.17 Translates information from one form to another. 5.17 Uses supporting evidence to argue for a personal point of view.
	Participation	4.18 Designs suitable strategies for tasks and to assist decision-making for particular purposes. 7.18 Judges actions of self and others in the light of available choices and avowed value positions.

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