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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the Bible, one of the earliest written sources, as a compilation of narratives, and search the resources on the HERITAGE DVD-ROM for historical "proof" as well as create their own stories and scripts based on ancient events. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students develop an understanding of the religion and cultures of Islam. They describe the significant ideas and texts of Islam and identify examples of religious influence in daily life. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 4th
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Students create living artifacts dealing with different times and cultures. They explore Ancient Rome, the Middle Ages, Islam, Africa, and the United States. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students read about the history of different religions. They focus on Christianity in England, completing worksheets and relevant activities. They watch videos and discuss the effects of religion on society. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students explore the Italian Rensissance in this six lessons unit. The prominent citizens, the ideas, values, art, philosophy, and literature of the are seen as a rediscovery of Ancient Greek and Roman times. Full Review »
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- 4th - 7th
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Students learn basic beliefs of the Islamic faith. They understand how some people associated Muslims with the terror acts on September 11, 2001 and the discrimination they face. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the interrelationships between Judaism and Islam. They view and discuss the "Heritage: Civilization and the Jews" DVD-ROM, conduct Internet research, complete handouts, and develop a research presentation. Full Review »
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- 4th - 8th
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Students discover the strong emphasis Islam puts on education. Using the internet, they identify advancements in ethics, math and astronomy. They explain the importance of madrasahs and Timbuktu. They use primary source documents to create their own image of an ancient city and civilization. Full Review »
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- 4th - 8th
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Students 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 prepare a presentation showing Islam's emphasis on scholarship and learning. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify and interpret Spanish heritage, including the Mediterranean culture, language, history, trade, and migration. Following, they began an in-depth study of Egypt, the Middle East, Greece, and Rome and were able to make connections with the Spanish heritage and distant civilizations. Finally, students made the study of Current Events timelier by comparing present-day labor practices in third World countries. Full Review »

