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Jerusalem: The Holy City
In this Jerusalem learning exercise, students respond to 9 short answer questions about the holy city after they read the attached reading selection about the city.
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Chapter 14: Education and Religion
In this education and religion in America worksheet, high schoolers respond to 5 short answer questions and 16 matching questions pertaining to the culture of the United States.
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Reformation History: A Comparative Study
Students explore the views of Catholics, Lutherans and the Reformed Church. For this reformation lesson, students participate in a class discussion of the three religions, then complete an activity.
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6 Themes of the Middle East
Providing a quick overview of the Middle East, this presentation could be used to kick off a unit on this topic. However, a teacher should read the information before presenting to the class. There is at least one fact that is biased and...
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Life in the Colonies
What was life like for the early colonists? Read along with an informational presentation, rich in text. Colonial slavery, slave culuture, colonial religion, and the Great Awakening are all described in full. Tip: The resource could be...
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Mythology Study Guide
After exploring the wonderful world of mythology, give your high schoolers this multiple choice quiz to assess their ability to recall pertinent information. There are 15 questions posed, and users can press "submit" to receive immediate...
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Teaching Things Fall Apart in Wisconsin: A Resource Guide for Educators
“There is no story that is not true, . . .” And uncovering the truths in Things Fall Apart is the focus of a 68-page resource packet designed to provide instructors with a wealth of materials that enhance understanding of Chinua Achebe’s...
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Jews and Blues
Students examine how American Jews affect music and entertainment. They identify problems between immigrants and their children. They relate the Jewish American issue to those of African Americans.
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Arti-Factual Evidence
Practice responding to controversial information with the New York Times lesson provided here. Middle schoolers watch a video interview with the director of The Lost Tomb of Jesus. After reading a companion article, they identify...
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American Jews and Civil Rights
Tenth graders examine the Civil Rights movement of the 1960's and how American Jews were involved. They discuss the responsibilities of any minority or ethnic group. They consider the process of change in politics as well.
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Debate: Islam & Democracy
World religion or social studies classes studying Islam may find this debate-based lesson useful for exploring Islam and its compatibility with democracy. The final assessment is a five-paragraph persuasive essay. Some information on the...
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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...
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Religion in the Caribbean
In this Caribbean religion worksheet, students read a brief article about the religions found in the Caribbean including Rastafarianism and respond to 5 questions.
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Global Literature: Nectar In A Sieve
Students write a persuasive essay explaining how religion and/or spirituality serves as both a guide and a source of conflict for both an individual and their culture. They develop a definition for the terms spiritual and religious...
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Bible Lesson on the Christian Walk and Flight
Students explore organized religion by reading excerpts from the Bible. In this Christianity lesson, students listen to their instructors praise Jesus Christ and describe "The Christian Walk." Students view images of flying animals...
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Europeans in the New World
In this world history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the Europeans settlement of the New World. A short answer question is included as well.
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Trade and Travel Along the Silk Road
Students examine the religions that developed along the Silk Road. In this compare and contrast instructional activity, students visit various stations within the classroom to learn about the Silk Road and the two religions that...
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Seeing the World in New Ways
Students probe their own histories to record how they have had to expand their world views. They determine "Everyone has a culture. It influences how we see the world, ourselves, and others." The explain the concept of cultural...
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Konnichiwa! Welcome to Japan!
Students study feudal Japan, the islands of the country, and its religions. In this history of Japan lesson, students complete a 9 lesson unit about Japan, its history, its feudalism, its islands, and its religions.
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COMPARING BUDDHISM AND CONFUCIANISM
Students conduct research into the two largest religions of Asia that are Buddhism and Confucianism. They set out to find the similarities and differences with the help of a graphic organizer.
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Buddhism
For this Buddhism worksheet, students respond to 5 fill in the blank, 7 outlining, 10 short answer, 2 mapping, 5 multiple choice, 10 true or false, and 13 matching questions regarding the history of Buddhism and Buddhist beliefs.
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Lesson Plan On Japan
Students participate in a lesson about the Japanese religion of Shinto. This is done using internet research where students compare this to other world religions in the context of the four basic Shinto beliefs.
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Why Is Cultural Diversity a Positive Thing?
From more empathetic individuals to greater tolerance in government, learners explore the benefits of a culturally diverse world through a series of collaborative, discussion-based activities.
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Islam: History, Values, and Culture
Providing a thorough outline in the first few slides, this presentation takes viewers through the history and characteristics of Islam. Especially helpful are the slides that clear up common misconceptions about Islam, such as the...