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My Secret War: Lesson 7

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discuss the cooperation of the civilian population during World War II. In this social studies lesson, 5th graders read My Secret War and complete reflection strips over the reading. Students discuss primary sources.
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Islamic Words and Meanings

For Students 6th - 8th
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words related to the religion of Islam and the answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Region Reality

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders compare and contrast world regions and explore the theme of world regions. In this world geography lesson, 8th graders name regions in the U.S. and mark them on a map. Students discuss the cultural and physical...
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Pope John Paul II

For Students 4th - 7th
In this world history worksheet, students read, analyze and summarize a short article on Pope John Paul II and then answer nine comprehension questions.
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Ideas for Research and Discussion of Anne Frank's Diary

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore the life of Anne Frank. In this World War II lesson, students consider Frank's religious identity and national identity. Learners also discuss children's rights as they consider Frank and other Jewish children who...
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Sergeant York

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this World War I worksheet, students watch the film "Sergeant York," and then respond to 40 short answer questions about the movie of a World War I hero.
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Global Faith

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students review their prior knowledge of religious symbols and their meanings. After reading an article, they discover the comeback of the Muslim faith in Spain. In groups, they research and compare the evolutions of two religions in a...
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Celebrating Connections

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine religious traditions and celebrations.  In this Social Studies lesson, 3rd graders compare and contrast different religions.  Students research a specific religion and prepare a presentation for the class.
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Belief Systems Along the Silk Roads

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Learners examine cultural diffusion. For this Silk Road lesson, students research primary sources to compare and contrast the religious beliefs encountered and shared by those who traded along the Silk Road route.
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Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!): Study Guide

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
What do Ebenezer Scrooge, the Grinch, and Frosty the Snowman have in common? They're all characters from beloved holiday movies that viewers revisit in the play Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!). Scholars conduct research...
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The Feast of Ramadan

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students explore origins of Islamic religion, the faith of Muslims, and examine traditions of the feast of Ramadan.
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On Being Hindu....and American

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the religion of Hinduism.  In this Religion lesson, 7th graders illustrate how people from one country adapt to a new country.  Students predict the future status of Hinduism in the United States. 
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Hinduism vs. Buddhism

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders create Venn diagrams showing the differences and similarities between the religions of Hinduism and Buddhism.
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The Reformation

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the Reformation.  In this World History lesson, 7th graders analyze primary sources on being Protestant and Catholic.  Students discuss as a class the impact of the Reformation. 
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Journey of Life: Hinduism

For Students 9th - 12th
In this religion worksheet, students read about the practices associated with the Hindu religion. They write short answers which express their feelings on the topics of arranged marriages, and the concept of life after death.
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Major Sects in Islam: The Sunni and the Shiites

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the two major sects of Islam. They discuss the Sunnis and Shiites. Students identify the two major sects of Islam and where they are dominant in the world. They analyze the beliefs of the Sunni and Shiites and discuss...
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World Cultures International Party

For Students 5th - 6th
In this world cultures worksheet, students learn about cultural differences between people from different countries. Students read 12 short briefs about how people from different countries greet people, use body language, and talk in...
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What Christians believe about... The Environment-Extension Work

For Students 6th - 7th
In this Christianity religion worksheet, students answer 8 long-answer questions about Christianity, God, and church. Students could write a long or short response to each given question. 
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Scholarship and Learning in Islam

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars explain what a madrasah represents in Islam. Using the Muslim world as an example, they identify and describe two or more centers of learning. They explain the contributions that Muslims have made to science and math and...
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Buddhism

For Students 9th - 12th
In this social studies worksheet, high schoolers find the words that define practices of Buddhism and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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The Beliefs of Buddhism

For Students 6th - 11th
In this beliefs of Buddhism study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the religion and then respond to a reflection question.
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The Rise of Islam

For Students 6th - 8th
In this social studies worksheet, students find the vocabulary terms related to Islam. The answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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The World's Newest Landmark

For Students 8th - 12th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 6-paragraph article about the tallest building the world, the Burj Khalifa. Students respond to 6 short answer questions. Vocabulary words and definitions are included.
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United We Stand

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students study Muslim wedding celebrations. They explore Muslim culture and wedding celebrations around the world. Students discuss vows, symbols, and traditions. They create wedding costumes and reenact part of a wedding ceremony.

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