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Mountain View High School

The Big Religion Chart

For Teachers 9th - 12th
This resource includes a list of over 40 world religions and their major features, such as brief summaries of their origins and history, beliefs in god and an afterlife, practices, foundational texts, etc.  The document also...
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Will Steger Foundation

The Carbon Cycle - What are its Implications for Climate Policy?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The carbon cycle isn't a bike which produces carbon and this lesson explains why. Through reading and discussion, groups of pupils create visual explanations of the four parts of the carbon dioxide oxygen cycle. Activities...
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Gateways

Teaching the Easter Story

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
If you are looking for a secular approach to teaching about Easter, this may just be the resource for you. Pupils read a paraphrased text depicting the last supper, arrest, and crucifixion of Jesus Christ as told in the Bible,...
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K12 Reader

Glossary of Non-Violence

For Students 3rd - 8th
Make sure your class is sure of terminology when referring to the non-violent methods used in the civil rights movement. This glossary includes 19 terms paired with parts of speech and definitions. 
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Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance

Religious Tolerance: The Amish: Beliefs, Practices, & Conflicts, Etc.

For Students 3rd - 8th
A thorough description of the Amish. Read how this religious movement was started, what some of their beliefs and practices are, and what some of their problems have been over the years.
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Other

Reformation Counter Reformation Beliefs

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses how the Reformation and Counter-Reformation affected society. Even though it focuses mainly on religious belief, religion was the cornerstone of early modern European society.
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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: Native American Religious Beliefs and Practices

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief descriptions of the religious practices of six Native American groups, including the Iroquois and the Muskogee. A great resource from the National Humanities Center.
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Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance

Religious Tolerance: Religious Society of Friends: Quaker History

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a broad overview of the Society of Friends. It provides their history, beliefs and practices. Has additional click-on links.
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Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance

Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance: Seventh Day Adventist Church

For Students 9th - 10th
Nice research site! Here you will find the history, beliefs, practices, and more concerning Seventh-Day Adventists.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Deity

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the concept of a deity and its place in mythology and religion. The different forms of theism are described, and the place of deities in various religious belief systems.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Mauritania: Religion

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief description of the religious beliefs of the people of Mauritania. Be sure to click on the topics to find out more about Islam in general and the sects that are prevalent in Mauritania.
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Mayflower History

Mayflower history.com: Church and Religion

For Students 4th - 8th
Explains the major religious beliefs held by the Pilgrims.
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: The Jolja' Cave Project (2001)

For Students 9th - 10th
Three caves containing pre-Columbian artifacts, murals, and hieroglyphs are documented in this report. Also of interest is commentary on the reports of modern Ch'ol Mayans with regard to ancient belief and current religious belief.
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Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance

Religious Tolerance: Islam

For Students 9th - 10th
General overview of Islam, its origin, beliefs and practices and important books.
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Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: Data Archive

For Students 9th - 10th
A large collection of surveys, polls and other data related to religion in the United States and around the world. It includes surveys of general population and also surveys taken from members of religious denominations.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Maya Religion

For Students 9th - 10th
The structure of Mayan religion is outlined, covering beliefs, the priesthood, rituals, sacrifice, gods, etc.
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PBS

Frontline: From Jesus to Christ: Religion in the Roman World

For Students 9th - 10th
Article examines the various religious options that were available to Roman and non-Romans living in the empire.
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Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance

Religious Tolerance: Christian Denominations: The Church of Christ, Scientist (a.k.a. Christian Science)

For Students 9th - 10th
Nice site! Info filled! Good research facts here on the Christian Scientist religion.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: The Ba and the Ka

For Students 4th - 6th
Explains the meaning of the Ba and the Ka in the ancient Egyptians' beliefs about life and death.
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PBS

Pbs:the Story of India: Ghats

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS explores the world of India with an in-depth look into the Ghats, the broad steps leading into the Ganges River. Identifies the importance of the steps, how many steps are along the Ganges River, and the use of the steps. Describes...
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Stanford University

Saint Augustine

For Students 9th - 10th
A very long and detailed account of St. Augustine's philosophy and religious beliefs. Paragraphs three through five contain historical information on Augustine's life.
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Society of Archbishop Justus

Toyohiko Kagawa, Renewer of Society

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a biography of the life and influence of Toyohiko Kagawa. It gives a detailed description of his social activism and religious beliefs.
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City University of New York

Chinese Cultural Studies: Faxian Fa Hsien: A Record of the Buddhistic Kingdoms

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource discusses the history of the Buddhist kingdoms, and how their godlike monarch worked. Discusses Buddhist religious rituals and beliefs as well.
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University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania: Religions of Kenya

For Students 9th - 10th
Dicusses the primary religious denominations in Kenya.