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Curated OER

Powerful Poetry Presenting the Writer's Soul

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students research Langston Hughes poetry for his use of figurative language. In this poetry analysis lesson, students research the life and poetry of Langston Hughes and his use of vivid words. Students complete 23 different...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Abolitionist Movement: A Fight for Freedom

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate the Civil War by identifying famous figures of the era. In this slavery abolitionist instructional activity, 6th graders read a text on the history of the Civil War and discuss heroes of the era such as Harriet...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Lesson: Tibet

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners discover details about Tibet. In this Tibet lesson, students visit selected websites to discover information about human rights, the Dalai Lama, and Buddhism. Learners create prayers or poems in support of...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Mohandas Mahatma Gandhi

For Students 4th - 8th
In this famous leaders learning exercise, students read a passage about Mohandas Mahatma Gandhi and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What is the (No) Establishment Clause?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research and discuss the Establishment Clause.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Worksheet #25 Questions - Colonial America

For Students 7th - 8th
In this Colonial America quiz worksheet, students test their knowledge on various historical terms in ten fill in the blank questions.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Perception And The Interpretation of Experiences

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students describe a problem and propose alternative strategies for the solution. They use a model or drawing to visualize the solution to a problem. Students identify alternative factors to be considered when examining possible...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Two Major Feasts of Islam

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students 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. Students discuss what...
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Handout
Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance

Religious Tolerance: Gnosticism: Ancient and Modern

For Students 9th - 10th
This website approaches the subject of Gnosticism in summary form, and states that this movement has experienced a rebirth throughout the world. The devotees of Gnosticism allege that their movement is highly misunderstood,and a great...
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PPT
Tom Richey

Tom richey.net: Religious Freedom in Colonial New England [Ppt]

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents key ideas for examining the roles Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson played in promoting religious toleration in colonial America.
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Handout
Other

Religious Tolerance in Colonial America

For Students 4th - 8th
Religious tolerance was an important but often misunderstood contribution of the colonial era. Tolerance developed only after time. Groups such as the Pilgrims and Puritans who left Europe to escape religious persecution often were...
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Unit Plan
C3 Teachers

C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Religious Freedom

For Teachers 6th
A comprehensive learning module on religious freedom that includes three supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Students learn about the major world religions,...
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Activity
Other

Md Archives: Two Acts of Toleration in 1649 and 1826

For Students 9th - 10th
VERY in-depth site explaining the Tolerance Act of 1649, as well as the Tolerance Act of 1826. Very informative.
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Handout
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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Handout
Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance

Religious Tolerance: The Ten Commandments

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion of the Ten Commandments. Delves into specifics about the text, authorship, and relationship to the public.
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Handout
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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Handout
Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance

Religious Tolerance: Taoism (a.k.a. Daoism)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is an excellent introduction to the religion of Taoism. It describes the major Taoist principles, the origins of the religion, and links to many other sites on Taoism.
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Handout
Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Religious Data

For Students 9th - 10th
A huge collection of religious data sorted by countries around the world. Includes maps and data related to religious freedom, the religions practiced by citizens and more. You can search by country or region.
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Website
Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance

Religious Tolerance: Christian History

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an interpretation of early Christian history as seen by religious liberals and historians. Includes Pauline Christianity, Jewish Christianity, and Gnostic Christianity. Details early movements by each branch to revolt...
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Handout
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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Handout
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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Lesson Plan
Huntington Library

Huntington Library: A Nation Conceived in Liberty [Pdf]

For Teachers 11th
In this instructional activity, 11th graders examine the events and political philosophy that laid the foundations of the American government, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. They also look at what role religion played in...
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Unit Plan
C3 Teachers

C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Islamic Spain

For Teachers 6th
A comprehensive learning module on Islamic Spain that includes three supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Topics covered include the religious tolerance of...
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Article
Other

Religious Society of Friends: Willliam Penn: First Great Champion for Liberty

For Students 9th - 10th
Abridged biography of William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania responsible for establishing the notion of freedom of conscience in America.

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