Lesson Plan
Curated OER

11 September: Teaching Resources

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students examine events of September 11. They examine Muslims, dealing with loss, and the attacks on the World Trade Center. Students observe a slide presentation. They read guides concerning September 11 and related current events.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ramadan - living in a diverse world

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine Muslim traditional and Ramadan. They explore traditions and history of Ramadan. Students discuss positive and negative habits. They create a Ramadan 'advent calendar.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Defining Culture

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders define the term culture and are exposed to a variety of cultures from around the world. They read books, play Native American games, develop a class book that examines their own culture and, after examining currencies from...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Chanukah Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers complete a Chanukah-themed scavenger hunt using Internet resources. They access a variety of Websites and save graphics and text on a disc. Students also create a picture using a program on a Chanukah-themed Website.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Women In Islam

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify the basic beliefs and practices within Islam. Using a specific country's culture, they discover the experiences of Muslim women differ between countries. They compare and contrast the rights and protections Islam...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Peace Be Still (The Peace of Jesus)

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Young scholars listen to and discuss story of Jesus calming storm, write script containing interview questions, create background with props, make video of newscast, and illustrate memory verse or symbol of peace using KidPix software.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Arabia Before Islam

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Pupils explore the geographical, socio-economic, political, and religious background of Arabia before Islam began. They discuss why the rich merchants of Mecca opposed and oppressed Muhammed. Students discuss the influence of geography...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Two Major Feasts of Islam

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore two major feasts of Islam. They discuss the day of Idul-al-fitr. Students discuss the importance of the festivals to Muslims. They discuss the ways in which Muslims celebrate on these occasions. High schoolers...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Three Jewish Women In Mourning

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct an investigation into the life cycle observing the effects of death upon loved ones. They conduct research about the Jewish traditions surrounding the issue of death and then write reflectively about the culture and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ray Frank on The Importance of Belief

For Teachers 5th - Higher Ed
Students compare Ray Frank's biography and sermon to the importance of belief. They work in small groups to discuss their beliefs about Judaism and write letters describing their beliefs and incidents that have changed their beliefs. ...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ways of Giving

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars are introduced to two basic Jewish religious terms. As a class, they are read background on the role of Jewish women's societies. In groups, they are given texts of various speeches made by women and answer discussion...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Jewish Community in America, Past and Present

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students examine the beginnings of the Jewish Community in America. Using the internet, they examine the role of Jewish organizations and resources that are available to them. They compare and contrast the view of the community they...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pioneering Spirits: A Personalized History of Our Jewish Community

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students travel in groups to various stations to discover the history of the Jewish community. At each station, they read primary source documents about the history of their community and research their own family history. They mix...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hindu Festival - Let's Celebrate Diwali

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners explore characteristics, roles and cultural expressions of Indian community in New Zealand. They describe traditional practices of Diwali Festival, collect and record information, design open-ended questionnaire, create Diwali...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Diwali

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in the retelling of a story. After reading the story Diwali, students working in groups retell the significant events in the story through role play. In addition, they discuss the significance of the Hindu elements...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Bodhidharma/Daruma Doll Lesson

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students investigate the historical Bodhidharma and focus upon the founding of Buddhism in China. They create two-dimensional Daruma dolls and define the term of enlightenment using simple language. Students read about the legend while...

Other popular searches