This unit, intended for secondary students, provides a general introduction to Tibetan history and culture. The unit consists of this written text and a slide program. This text could be used alone as a source of background informational reading. The major objective of the unit is to give preliminary explanations encouraging further research on the part of the teacher and student. The text describes the history of Tibet and its influence on modern life. The role that Tibetan religion plays in people's lives and how it affects their relations with one another and with society at large are examined. Tibetan lifestyles and how they differ from our own are also discussed. The written text includes a description of each slide and a script narrative, three maps of Tibet, and a bibliography for teachers and students. (Author/RM)