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- 6th - 12th
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Students are introduced to the five major religions of the world: Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, Christianity and Hinduism. They research an important holiday from one of these religions and design an invitation to the celebration. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research the basic philosophical and ethical ideas of Islam and the ways in which they are similar to or different from other major religions of the world. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students research the world religions. Full Review »
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- 1st
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Students identify the three world religions. They examine each religion's customs, beliefs and symbols. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the major religions of the world. In groups, they identify the symbols, customs and holidays of each religion. They discover the similarities and differences and discuss the roles religion plays in various societies around the world. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the five major religions of the world. In groups, they identify the belief system of each and research their history. They discover the various holidays and traditions of the religions. They present their findings to the class as a PowerPoint presentation. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students review the major religions of the world. Using the internet, they research the impact of religions and the development of the area in which they originated. They work together to create a museum display and brochure showing the impact their religion has on the world today. Full Review »
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- 12th - Higher Ed
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Students examine the issue of the freedome of religion or beliefs in their family and community. As a class, they state the difference between a plural and homogenous community and identify the difference between major religious goups and denominations. They also discuss the implications of a plural or homogenous community. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students describe or compare and contrast the major religions in terms of leaders, key beliefs, and location. Also, they trace, describe or analyze the spread of major religions and cultural traditions (e.g., the migration of Jews, spread of Christianity, expansion of Islamic rule). Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the different major world religions. They conduct research using a variety of resources. The research is used to communicate the facts to others in the class. They also practice reading a map with locations of the different religions. Full Review »

