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Debunking Stereotypes About Muslims and Islam
Students consider the impact of stereotypes. In this Islam lesson, students discuss the attributes that Islam, Christianity, and Judaism have in common. Students also discuss stereotypes about Islam and determine how to dispel them.
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Looking Toward a Higher Deity
Sixth graders study the tenets of the five major religions of the world. For this religion lesson, 6th graders investigate the tenets of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism by researching and recording on a matrix. They...
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Twenty and Ten
Fourth graders examine moral choices faced by Gentiles during the Holocaust and the role of the rescuer.
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World Religions
Students identify the major beliefs, the founders, and the origin for the five major world religions-Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. They identify, on a world map, the regions and countries these religions are...
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Religions
Eighth graders explore the major religions of the world. In this religion lesson, 8th graders create a foldable with the characteristics of the religions to study. Students watch videos, PowerPoint slides and look at pictures from the...
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Making Sense of Islam
Students examine the role of the Islamic religion in the Middle East and around the world. They determine that Muslims believe that Islam is a way of life and analyze information on Islamic movements to create both a written and oral...
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Islam
Students consider cultural diversity. In this Islam lesson, students discuss what they know about the religion and then conduct further research on Muslim practices. Students share their findings and discuss cultural diversity.
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Goddess Worship in a Modern Perspective
Students consider gender roles and religion. In this gender equality lesson, students compare and contrast the idea of patriarchal and matriarchal religious practices and how they impacted society. Students will pose questions and...
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Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Students create Thanksgiving menu and pre-dinner blessing or ritual that is sensitive to five different imaginary Thanksgiving guests from a variety of backgrounds.
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Teaching the History of Religion
A study of the history of religions around the world can lead to many interesting activities and projects.
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The School Holiday Calendar
Various Muslim holidays and their meanings are researched and your students will predict whether or not they should be recognized on the New York City school calendar. An extension could be to write a letter to the Mayor about their...
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World Religion Day: Reading Activities
If your class is observing World Religion Day in January, use this resource to provide a research and response opportunity. A short informational reading (available as an MP3 download for auditory learners and listening exercises) is the...
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Man's Search For Meaning: Writing Assessment (Final Multi-Genre Project)
Conclude a study of Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning with a research project that asks readers to investigate what various religions and philosophies believe is the meaning of life. The resource packet includes a list of...
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Fall and Winter Religious Celebrations
Students discover the unique beliefs and celebrations of the five major religions in the world. In groups, they discuss the terms associated with each religion and are read books about their celebrations. They create their own dharma...
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Islam
For this Islam worksheet, students respond to 15 short answer questions about Muslim beliefs. Some of the questions require students to read textbook pages prior to answering.
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Religions of the World
In this world religions map worksheet, students note the 12 regions of the world and the religious beliefs practiced by the majority of people in those regions.
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World Religion At A Glance
Ninth graders research and assigned religion and fill out information they gather on their "Special Assingment Instruction Sheet." They create a sample brochure about the religion they researched, edit the brochure with another student...
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World History People Review
Who's who in World History? Help your historians keep track of major figures with this World History People Review, where students match 96 world figures to the appropriate descriptions. The matching questions are grouped by historical...
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The Golden Rule of Reciprocity: A Silk Road Encounters Project
Learners are introduced to the Golden Rule of Reciprocity. Using the four major world religions, they compare and contrast quotes about the Golden Rule. In groups, they create their own version of the Rule and share it with the class.
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Writing Exercises; Belief Systems
This cross-curricular assignment could easily accompany a religious studies or imperialism unit. Prior research is required, as historians compare and contrast major religions and describe religious expansion with regard to contributors...
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Comparative religious Teachings
Ninth graders examine the goods and culture that was traded along the Silk Road. In this World History lesson, 9th graders compare and contrast the belief systems of the Silk Roads. Students analyze a primary text of sacred and...
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Introduction to World Religions - Hinduism
Sixth graders explore Hinduism. In this world religions lesson plan, 6th graders listen to a lecture about the attributes of the religion and then listen to and perform parts of The Remayana. Students also complete a map activity based...
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The Ottoman Empire
Students compare the basic religious beliefs/and value systems of the three major religions that developed in the Middle East. Each group focuses on one of the religions, then reports to the rest of the class.
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How have world religions shaped who I am today?
Students analyze changing and competing interpretations of issues, events, and developments throughout world history. They analyze the roles and contributions of individuals and groups in cultural and religious practices and activities.
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