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Altruism: Meeting Society's Needs
Young scholars study society's needs and altruism within communities. In this altruism lesson, students identify and categorize the basic needs that human beings have and define altruism. Young scholars complete research on...
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Stem Cell Research
Students examine embryonic cell research and the controversy that surrounds it. In this stem cell lesson students use a debate model and present and defend their positions.
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The Sunni/Shia Split in Iraq
Students examine the historic Shia-Sunni conflict to assess its present-day status in Iraq and determine how it might play out in postwar Iraq. In this World History lesson, students research the factors that contribute to the...
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The Baltic Sea
Young scholars study the Baltic Sea and the bordering countries. In this environmental lesson students study changes in environment and develop a sustainable future.
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Contraceptives: Which Work Best?
Students discover human health by identifying contraceptive methods. In this sexual health lesson, students discuss the different methods used to prevent births and STD contraction. Students read assigned text which describes each method...
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John Paul II: Statesman of Faith
Learners view a documentary on Pop John Paul II. He is the spiritual leader of almost one billion people worldwide and beloved ambassador of peace to untold millions more. After viewing, students discuss what they saw and create a...
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The Talking Earth: a Research Lesson
Fifth graders read the book, "The Talking Earth" and research an animal that is found in the Everglades.
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Salat: Prayer in Muslim Life
Students examine the meaning of prayer and provide their own definitions. They watch a video about Muslim prayer, discuss a fact sheet about it, and break into discussion groups. Students write about their own traditions and customs...
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Tutankhamen's Gift
Sixth graders identify the ancient "cradles of civilization." They compare cultures from different parts of the Eastern Hemisphere. Students describe various ways leaders are elected, appointed, or acquire power. They discuss ways...
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A Thoreau Look at Our Environment
Sixth graders write journal entries o school site at least once during each season, including sketched and written observations of present environment. They can use sample topographical maps and student's own maps. Students can use...
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Eating Under the Rainbow
Students investigate the lure of snack-food advertisements to explain how snacks can fit into a healthy diet.
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Exploring Philanthropic Motivations
Middle schoolers understand the reasons people give to those less fortune. In this philanthropic lesson plan, students read Passing the Dream by Penny Caldwell. Middle schoolers respond to the poem by making a list of things they would...
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Resistance to Parents
Students examine family life issues. In this interpersonal relationships lesson, students discuss typical resistance to parents from teen children. Students also discuss options for children dealing with difficult or abusive home life.
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The Cost of Art
Fourth graders experience difficult situations where they need to choose values. This lesson plan provides students with a role-playing opportunity to discover alternative ways of approaching these situations.
PBS
Pbs: Religion and Ethics Newsweekly: Lesson Plans in Ethics and Religion
A broad range of lesson plans designed to engage learners in the ethical and religious issues of the day. Draws on selected stories from the PBS series "Religion and Ethics Newsweekly," incorporating online video and similar resources,...
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Pbs Learning Media: Religion and Ethics Weekly: Dr. Ben Carson Extended Interview
Dr. Ben Carson is a renown neurosurgeon who was involved with the attempted separation of the conjoined Bijani twins. He recounts dealing with that loss and how his faith has helped him cope with a life full of risk. Dr. Carson also...
BBC
Bbc Religion and Ethics News: Judaism
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), one of the world's most influential media outlets, collects news stories about Judaism at this site. Religion and Ethics News is updated daily and indexes a broad swath of up-to-the-minute...
BBC
Bbc Religion and Ethics Homepage: Taoism
A comprehensive site from the BBC about Taoism, with information on its history, principal texts, customs, beliefs, and ethics.
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Bbc Religion and Ethics Homepage: Zoroastrianism
A comprehensive site from the BBC about Zoroastrianism, one of the world's oldest religions. Includes information on its history, customs, religious texts, beliefs, festivals, worship practices, and key religious figures.
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Bbc Religion and Ethics Homepage: Mormonism
A full-featured site from the BBC about Mormonism, with information on the history, customs, beliefs, modes of worship, and holy days of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
BBC
Bbc Religion and Ethics Homepage: Unitarianism
A comprehensive site from the BBC about Unitarianism, with information on the history, beliefs, and worship practices of Unitarians.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Ethics Reader: Great Ethicists of the Western Tradition
A 190-page reader of selected writings from the most-influential thinkers of the Western tradition on the wide-ranging subject of ethics. Essential background information for any serious student of the principles of law, good government,...
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Pbs: Religion and Ethics Newsweekly
The Religion and Ethics Newsweekly site, the online companion of the PBS series of the same name, consolidates text, video, photographs, and audio resources related to news of the world's religions. Also find a multifaith calendar and...
Stanford University
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Pantheism
Excellent, in-depth article from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy introducing the metaphysical beliefs and religious practices of pantheism. Pantheism is treated as both a philosophy and a religion. Author consider arguments and...