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Hellenistic World

For Students 6th - 10th
In this Classical period worksheet, learners read over 2 pages of notes about Hellenistic culture and then highlight the important details.
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Selections on Islamic Fundamentalism

For Students 9th - 12th
For this Islamic fundamentalism worksheet, learners read a 3-page selection on the topic and then respond to 2 short answer questions based on the selection.
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Physical Body Limits

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine how the Nazis overworked the Jewish people and see how there are physical limits tot he body.  In this physical limits lesson students complete several activities.
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Early China

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Learners journey back in time to early China. In this Chinese history lesson plan, students explore China's geography; read about the Shang, Zhou, and Han Dynasties; compare Confucianism and Daoism. Learners create PowerPoint...
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The Great Debate--Hellenism, Judaism, and Luke 10:27

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students work in teams to establish the viewpoint of Biblical characters and debate aspects of the Hellenistic view versus the views of the Christian and Jewish people.  For this Hellenism and Judaism lesson, students assume the...
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Islam Religion

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compare Christianity to Islam.  In this lesson plan on Islamic tradition, students read the Muslim confession and tour an Islamic center or watch a video on the faith.  Students look for likenesses and differences...
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Pause for Thought

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students discover the customs of Ramadan. In this Muslim beliefs lesson plan, students research the listed Web sites about the history of Ramadan, the evolution of calendars, and the separation of church and state.
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Charlemagne

For Students 8th - 12th
In this Christianity worksheet, students read a 1-page selection about Charlemagne as well as Internet articles about him and then respond to 11 short answer questions.
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The Reformation

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the Reformation.  In this World History instructional activity, 7th graders analyze primary sources on being Protestant and Catholic.  Students discuss as a class the impact of the Reformation. 
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Introduction to World Religions: Islam

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore religion by viewing a presentation in class. In this global culture lesson, 6th graders define the Islam religion and the stories that accompany it. Students read the story "Muhammad" by Demi and view an Internet...
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Reformation History: A Comparative Study

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the views of Catholics, Lutherans and the Reformed Church.  In this reformation lesson, students participate in a class discussion of the three religions, then complete an activity.
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The Odyssey Lesson 1

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners explore Greek mythology. In this ancient culture and introduction to The Odyssey literacy lesson, students complete a worksheet accessing their prior knowledge about Greek mythology. Learners listen to a passage about the Trojan...
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Introduction to Tibet

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore Tibet. In this Tibet geography and culture lesson, students work in groups to read and summarize a data set pertaining to a particular cultural aspect of Tibet. Students present information from their data retrieval...
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The Teachings of His Holiness: The Dalai Lama - Day 1 of 6

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore philosophy by analyzing the teachings of the Dalai Lama. In this Buddhist history lesson, 6th graders analyze a quote from the Dalai Lama and discuss their opinions on his philosophical teachings. Students identify...
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Women in Islam

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students examine the beliefs and practices of Islam.  In this religion lesson students make comparisons on women's rights throughout history. 
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Islam: Empire of Faith “The Awakening” Video Worksheet

For Students 6th - 10th
In this Islamic Empire worksheet, learners watch a video titled "The Awakening," and then respond to 7 short answer questions about growth of the empire.
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Weddings Extension Work and Personal Search

For Students 8th - 12th
In this weddings worksheet, students answer short answer questions about Christian weddings and marriages. Students complete 6 questions.
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The Holocaust

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders identify new vocabulary related to the Holocaust. In this Holocaust lesson, 11th graders complete a vocabulary self awareness chart and answer questions while viewing a video about the Holocaust. 
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The Truth About Anne Frank

For Teachers 9th
Student read the Diary of Anne frank.  For this Literature lesson, 9th graders study the transport of Jews to Auschwitz.  Students create a daily schedule of their lives if they were in hiding, 
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Our World

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this Christian worksheet, students fill in the blanks to sentences about what Christians believe about our world. Students complete 6 sentences.
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Bible Lesson on the Christian Walk and Flight

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Young scholars explore organized religion by reading excerpts from the Bible. In this Christianity  lesson, students listen to their instructors praise Jesus Christ and describe "The Christian Walk." Young scholars view images of...
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What Christians believe about... The Environment-Extension Work

For Students 6th - 7th
In this Christianity religion worksheet, students answer 8 long-answer questions about Christianity, God, and church. Students could write a long or short response to each given question. 
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Pilgrimage Extension Work

For Students Pre-K - 6th
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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Understanding Judaism Understanding Judaism

For Students 6th - 9th
In this Judaism worksheet, students add detail to a graphic organizer regarding Jewish beliefs, Jewish practices, Jewish holidays, and Jewish history.