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Islamic Roots of Judaeo-Christian Culture
High schoolers discuss the stereotypes associated with the major religions of the world. Using primary sources, they summarize the information and role play various roles to the class. They participate in a debate between the different...
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Religion in Japan
Learners engage in a lesson that has them investigate the major religions of Japan. The primary concern of the research is for students to search for the true meaning of tolerance.
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The History of Religion
Young scholars learn about the two main types of religions. In this religion lesson, students define religion and learn about early religion as well as religion in the west. Young scholars define animism, polytheism, pantheism,...
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What a Waste of Food!
Follow the life of an apple from harvest to the consumer. A three-part lesson describes the different steps to get an apple from the farmer to your kitchen and the approximate waste that happens at each step. They discuss the process and...
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Animal Farm: Theme of Dreams, Hopes, and Plans
"Four legs good, two legs bad..." Focusing on the themes from George Orwell's Animal Farm, this reading comprehension worksheet prompts middle schoolers to respond to several short answer and essay questions. They may also complete their...
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Animal Farm Theme of Religion
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 3 short answer and essay questions based on themes in All Quiet on the Western Front. Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities suggested.
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What is Judaism?
In this Judaism instructional activity, students read a 3-page article about the Jewish religion and traditions. Students then respond to 8 matching and 4 short answer questions based on the reading selection.
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Chapter 14: Education and Religion
In this education and religion in America worksheet, students respond to 5 short answer questions and 16 matching questions pertaining to the culture of the United States.
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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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Akhenaton
Students look into the development of religious beliefs. In this ancient civilization activity, students research the founders of several world religions including Akhenaton. Students use their findings to create world religion charts...
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World Religions
Seventh graders identify major tenets and the distributions of world religions. In this world religions lesson, 7th graders work with a group to research a religion using the given website. Students complete a graphic organizer for the...
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Three Wars Equal One New Country: Part 1
Students explore how and why Germany became a nation.
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Comma Practice Worksheet 3
Are you teaching the comma rules in your classroom? This resource packet covers several comma rules, gives examples of each, and provides short practice opportunities for your learners. Answers are not included.
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Women’s Suffrage Movement
Though the movement for Women's Suffrage stretched over several decades and across two centuries, the final few years were the most difficult hurdle in many ways. Use a document-based question writing exercise to make inferences about...
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Teaching Islam, Buddhism & Hinduism
Young scholars study at least two major world religions. They create comparison Venn diagrams or other graphic organizers. Students recognize the similarities that most religions share.
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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 brainstorm ideas about what they think about Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Animism, Judaism, or...
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Religion and Fundamentalism
Learners study the differences and similarities between Islam, Christianity, and Judaism using a handout containing a diagram. They determine what fundamentalism is and how it is different from the original intentions of different...
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The Four Religions of East Asia
Students compare and contrast the four main religions of Asia (Buddhism
Confucianism, Daoism, and Shinto). This lesson plan is intended for use in the middle school Social Studies classroom.
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Part One of Unit on Bless Me, Ultima
Tenth graders read and analyze the first two chapters of the novel, 'Bless Me, Ultima.' They respond to a partners journal entry, discuss the two major landscapes in the novel, and create a drawing/interpretation of what these landscapes...
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One With Nature
Students discover the connection between Japanese art and Romantic literature using a variety of sources and the impact of nature on these two art forms. This lesson is a three-day exploration.
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Luther Starts the Reformation: Cause and Effect
The Protestant Reformation was started by Martin Luther. Learners assess six key events related to the reformation and list their causes and effects. They then respond to seven additional short-answer questions.
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English Literature: An Overview
Relate literary works and authors to the major themes of English literature from the Anglo-Saxon period through the 20th century. Working in groups, high schoolers will evaluate period philosophy, religion, and politics that influenced...
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Symbol Minds
Students examine the fears and frustrations of citizens in the tolerant Muslim nation of Indonesia during the holy month of Ramadan. They explore the symbols used in various world religions and create 3-dimensional displays for a class.
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An Introduction to Islam and Muhammad
Learners view a video regarding Islam and take notes on the video as they watch it. They complete a vocabulary sheet, timeline sheet, and worksheet regarding what they learned about Islam.