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San Antonio Independent School District

Ancient Civilizations

For Students 6th - 11th Standards
Here is a fantastic set of graphic organizers to accompany your study of civilizations such as ancient Egypt, Sumer, Assyria, and Persia. 
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Virginia Department of Education

Biotechnological Issues and Bioethics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Culminate a bioethics unit with the implementation of a lesson that incorporates the Socratic method to encourage class feedback and participation. Pupils participate in a discussion on bioethics and morality, complete a...
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National Woman's History Museum

African American Activists

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Ida B. Wells, Rosa Parks, and Fannie Lour Hammer are three African American activists who stood up for change. Though living in different time periods, all three women sought justice and equality. Class members examine primary source...
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Curated OER

Sexism: From Identification to Activism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the concept of sexism. For this tolerance lesson, students recognize the attributes of sexism and discuss how they can combat it in their own lives.
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Curated OER

Opening Eyes, Changing Minds. Talking About Personal Transformation And the Development of World Views

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read one teen's story of personal growth through learning about racism and the criminal justice system to explore how individuals' world views are shaped and changed through experiences and education.
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How Cortez Defeated the Aztecs

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore the cultural aspects of the Aztec Indians and their beliefs and knowledge base at the time of Cortez's invasion. They explore how their beliefs impacted the results of Cortez's invasion. Students synthesize information...
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Puritans Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students determine if the Puritans were selfish or selfless.  In this American history lesson, students read two Puritans documents, answer guiding questions on a worksheet, and use evidence from the documents to write whether the...
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Bible--Anti-Semitism

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students define anti-Semitism and list reasons that Hitler believed Jews were the most inferior race.  In this anti-Semitism lesson, students discuss anti-Semitism and search a website to find reasons Hitler and others give for...
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Resolving Conflict Lesson : Islamic Civilization

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the spread of Islam in ancient civilizations. In this Islam lesson, students research and discuss the Muslim beliefs, stereotypes, and history. Students write essays that address the topic and create posters to inform...
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Reproductive Health: Friendship, Marriage, Sex

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students contrast friendships, dating, love, marriage and parenting, describe the reproductive systems and related disease prevention and define conception, contraception, abortion and pregnancy.
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Curated OER

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania: A Moravian Settlement in Colonial America (59)

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students explore why Moravians immigrated to the New World and how the towns they established embodied their religious beliefs.
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An Approach To Teaching Religious Tolerance

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers identify First Amendment rights of Freedom of Religion. They identify the colonies which were settled by people escaping religious persecution. They study the beliefs of the five major religions in the US.
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WHAT IS ART? THE TURNER PRIZE

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss and analyze the range of beliefs over what is good art, how art benefits a society, and the different ways artistic activity can be encouraged.
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Curated OER

Integrating Public Accommodations in Kentucky

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars watch videos and conduct research on the belief systems and values related to segregation in Kentucky.
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Curated OER

Religion in Uncle Tom's Cabin

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students investigate the implications of religious beliefs on the issue of slavery and answer discussion questions.
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Legends of the Fifth

For Teachers 5th
Students explore the the legends and myths of the Orient, Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas in this six lessons unit. Different cultures and belief systems of the inhabitants of these areas are examined through storytelling techniques.
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Religion and Spirituality in Native Cultures

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders gain an appreciation for the central role that religion and spirituality holds in Native cultures. After researching Totems, 5th graders create their own Totems out of construction paper based on their lives and beliefs.
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Mythology in the ESL Classroom

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars study myths, mythological figures, and the ancient classics. They develop a sensitivity to the beliefs, values, attitudes, and views of man's development at that time. They illustrate the powers of each god discussed...
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Why is It That Johnny Can't Read?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students listen to and discuss Don Henley's song, "Johnny Can't Read" and the 10,000 Maniacs song, "Cherry Tree." They research reading literacy and find statistics, evidence, stories, facts, and sources which will support their beliefs...
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Respect For Oneself And Others

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate how to give respect to themselves and others. They consider how respect is part of how we treat others and consider personal boundaries. Students discuss how one should handle the situation of being asked to...
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Can We Live in Peace? Middle East: A Region in Turmoil

For Teachers 7th
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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Personal Learning Profile

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students, after completing a Personal Learning Profile pre-test Survey, take a Personal Learning Profile pre-test. They explore personal interests, spiritual beliefs, strengths, needs, and habits. The questionnaire is completed on the...
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Curated OER

Eastern Woodland Indians

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research the Eastern Woodland Indians in this lesson. They list the tribes and write a description of the physical environment. They list examples of the types of food, clothing, transportation, home/shelter,...
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Astrology: Fact or Fiction?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the topic of astrology and review the beliefs behind it. They read sample horoscopes. Using a portable digital planetarium, they view the night sky and the zodiac constellations. They examine and discuss the science...

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