Learn what it means to respect others in an engaging lesson plan on religious beliefs. An inclusive resource focuses on understanding other religious beliefs, the right to freedom of religion, and the U.S. history of religious diversity....

Learners determine their perspective on women's empowerment and then compare it to how it is seen in Syria. They watch four documentary clips, discuss what they've seen, and answer two short essay questions. Excellent resource links and...

Sixth graders compare and contrast Hinduism and Buddhism. In this ancient India instructional activity, 6th graders use Inspiration software to create graphic organizers that show the similarities and differences between Hinduism and...

What was Jesus' message and why was he able to gain so many followers? Review these questions and more with this review on Christianity as a new world religion. Assignments and activities are included in this short presentation.

If you're teaching about the Jewish religion, you'll need this handy resource that describes what a Synagogue is. It discusses the basic history of Judaism and the three uses for a Synagogue. This resource is appropriate for private...

Do you have a class full of middle schoolers eager to learn about world religion? If not, at least you have a nice worksheet to give them. They'll define seven terms related to the Judeo-Christian tradition, list contributions made to...

This presentation must have a fellow resource somewhere. If you're teaching a lesson on world religions and need a basic frame for your section on Islam, this PowerPoint could work. It is vague and needs more refined and clarified...

Some quick facts about Islam are a great way to review with your class. Perfect before a test or as a lecture wrap-up, this presentation provides six slides, each with a single fact about the Muslim religion. 

How much do you learners know about the Bahai religion? If this is a topic of study in your class, they'll be able to use the provided map to show the diffusion, location, origin, and distribution of this not-so-well-known sect that...

Showcase the religion, conflicts, daily life, and politics of Colonial North America. A very well-done presentation highlights all the major colonial groups, social norms, demographics, and political struggles of the time. Perfect for an...

Learners learn about the two main types of religions.  For this religion lesson, students define religion and learn about early religion as well as religion in the west.  Learners define animism, polytheism, pantheism,...

Young scholars read a poll on Islam and discuss the results. In this religion and immigration instructional activity, students complete a chart comparing and contrasting how religious diversity affects unity in a country. Young scholars...

Students examine the First Amendment and religious freedom. In this freedom of religion lesson plan, students prepare and present an arts-based project about religious freedoms.

Students explore peacemaking efforts. In this religion and ethics lesson plan, students examine the religious, social, and political values that accompany peacemaking efforts on a global scale. Students create and implement their own...

Students examine ancient religions of Confucianism and Buddhism. Pupils prepare a K-W-L chart, Venn Diagram and participate in think-pair-share activities. Classmates compare and contrast Confucianism and Buddhism. They explore the...

Learners, debate the Eastern Schism in church history. They divide into four groups as Christians debate iconoclasts and the open debates the patriarch. Students debate the use of icons in religion and who has supreme authority over...

In this world religions map worksheet, learners note the 12 regions of the world and the religious beliefs practiced by the majority of people in those regions.

In this literary analysis worksheet, students consider the comments made about religion in William Blake's poem, "The Lamb." Students read an overview of the poem's symbolic content, then respond to five questions in which they reflect...

Read to learn all about the religion and belief systems of the Arctic-dwelling Inuits. This resource includes an easy-to-follow reading passage that is seven paragraphs in length, and five great critical thinking questions.

Ancient religion was often times closely linked to social structure and government. Hand out a handy guide that describes 12 major gods and goddesses from ancient Mesopotamia. They are each connected to a location, symbol, and force of...

Critical thinking and social justice are central themes for this resource on bias and crime in media. The class views and discusses an incisive PSA that highlights assumptions based on race. Small groups read newspaper opinion pieces...

What was life like for the early colonists? Read along with an informational presentation, rich in text. Colonial slavery, slave culuture, colonial religion, and the Great Awakening are all described in full. Tip: The resource could be...

The intent of this unit is to demonstrate some of the traditional arts of the Middle East. Extensive background information on the religion, culture, and nature of Islamic art found throughout the Middle East is provided. Each of the...