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Pilgrimage Extension Work
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to questions about Pilgrimages. Students respond to both questions about the reading as well as a personal reflection section.
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Jerusalem: The Holy City
In this Jerusalem worksheet, students respond to 9 short answer questions about the holy city after they read the attached reading selection about the city.
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Understanding Judaism Understanding Judaism
In this Judaism worksheet, students add detail to a graphic organizer regarding Jewish beliefs, Jewish practices, Jewish holidays, and Jewish history.
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Christianity
In this Christianity worksheet, middle schoolers respond to 4 short answer questions about the attributes of the religion and then add details to a Venn diagram comparing Christianity and Judaism.
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Commemorative Stamp Contest
In this Islamic culture learning exercise. students complete an activity that requires them to create commemorative stamp designs that feature the Islamic culture.
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Judaism
In this ancient Judaism worksheet, students respond to 6 short answer questions about Jewish beliefs after they read assigned textbook pages.
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Islam
In this Islam instructional activity, learners respond to 15 short answer questions about Muslim beliefs. Some of the questions require students to read textbook pages prior to answering.
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Chinese Philosophies
Students compare Confucianism and Daoism. In this Chinese culture lesson, students listen to a lecture comparing the religious philosophies and take a quiz at the end of the lesson.
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The Crusades
Middle schoolers investigate the series of religious wars known as the Crusades. In this Crusades lesson, students research Christian and Muslim beliefs and create posters that compare the two. Middle schoolers discuss the causes of the...
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Chapter 10 – Early Islam
In this Islam worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages regarding Muslim beliefs and respond to 50 short answer questions.
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Bible: Effects of Sin
Students view the website known as http://www.kids4truth.com/eng_creation.htm and read the story of Creation. In this social science lesson, students discuss what the world looked like when it was perfect and then discuss the way looked...
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Salat: Prayer in Muslim Life
Learners explore the Islamic faith and the definition of salat. For this prayer lesson students differentiate between formal and personal Muslim prayer and reflect on the importance of rituals and traditions.
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Debunking Stereotypes About Muslims and Islam
Students consider the impact of stereotypes. In this Islam lesson, students discuss the attributes that Islam, Christianity, and Judaism have in common. Students also discuss stereotypes about Islam and determine how to dispel...
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Islam in America
Learners explore religion and culture. In this Social Studies lesson, students recognize differences in both the Muslim and global communities. Learners will explore new vocabulary and engage in 6 different activities.
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Martin Luther King Jr. and Christianity
Students analyze the influx of Christian principles in nonviolent resistance. For this Civil Right Movement lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture on Martin Luther King, Jr.'s interpretation of Christianity and the...
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Can We Live in Peace? Middle East: A Region in Turmoil
Seventh graders analyze three monotheistic religions as an appreciation of the Middle East. In this world religions lesson, 7th graders analyze the beliefs and the leaders of the three major religions. Students research a topic and...
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Scholarship and Learning in Islam
Students study Islamic culture and watch a videos pertaining to it. In this Islam lesson students answer vocabulary and worksheet questions about the videos that they viewed.
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The Reformation
Ninth graders analyze the economic, political, and theological issues of the Reformation. For this Reformation lesson, 9th graders examine primary and secondary sources to determine the causes and effects of the Reformation in...
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Religion - Sikhism
Students investigate Sikhism. In this Sikhism lesson, students research the different aspects of this religion. They work in small groups to research details about Sikh practices, language, and culture. They design a presentation such as...
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Artha
Students explore the concept of artha. In this Hinduism lesson plan, students read, "Seven Ways to Greet a Neighbor," and "Eight Rupees." Students discuss artha in light of the readings completed as part of the lesson plan.
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China's Great Stage
Students explore the writings of Confucius. For this Confucianism lesson, students consider how the meaning of the philosophical writings of Confucius still hold meaning today as they read and analyze his writings from The Analects.
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On Being Hindu....and American
Seventh graders explore the religion of Hinduism. In this Religion lesson, 7th graders illustrate how people from one country adapt to a new country. Students predict the future status of Hinduism in the United States.
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History of Hong Kong
Eighth graders explore the sites and attractions of Hong Kong. For this Geography lesson, 8th graders research the different forms of transportation and major landmarks. Students create a travel brochure for Hong Kong.
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Traditions and Transformations
Ninth graders examine the Jewish culture from a variety of perspectives. For this ethics lesson, 9th graders interview guest speakers on the subject of Jewish culture. Students create group poems and murals around themes of...