As the web page (https://www.berkeleyhall.org/news-detail?pk=769053) describes: Sixth graders spent the day working in their assigned Caste. After learning about the Ancient Indian civilizations and the development of the Caste system, 6th graders were assigned the following roles: Brahmin (Priests), Kshatriyas (rulers and warriors), Vaishyas (merchants), Sudras (workers), and Chandalas (untouchables). Each person was then given 5 task cards (Dharma) that they needed to complete before they could "learn to read Sanskrit" (decode a secret message), vote, and create laws.... Before the game started, Brahmins were allowed to give 4 task cards to anyone below them, Kshatriyas 3 task cards, Vaishyas 2 task cards, Sudras 1 task card, and Chandalas 0. By the end of trading, many Brahmins had only 1 task card, while the poor Chandalas had acquired 10 task cards. They spent the rest of the period plugging away at their tasks. The tasks included picking up the garbage, buidling a house, gathering eggs, milking the cow, transporting water, making clothes, making shoes, taking care of the baby, sweeping the palace, cooking dinner, farming for food, and separating the wheat. After the activity, students discussed in groups based on caste their perspective of this system. They were able to see its value in creating a harmonious, efficient society, but could not come to terms with the injustice it perpetuated. Even the Brahmins felt that the system should be changed.