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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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- Kindergarten - 8th
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Students work together in groups to research either Judaism, Christianity, or Islam. Once the research is complete, they share their information with the other groups in the class. They complete a worksheet on rituals and holidays in each religion to end the lesson. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students study various world religions. They create web diagrams to show how the various religions are related and then, in groups, they research one of the religions further and prepare a PowerPoint presentation on their religion in today's world. Full Review »
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- 12th - Higher Ed
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Students examine the United Nations Declaraction on Freedom of Religion and Beliefs. As a class, they distinguish between the definitions of worship, observance, practice and teaching. In groups, they evaluate the definitions of religion and belief as it is used in the Declaration. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students use online databases (through the library portal) to find out more about Buddism, Confucianism, and Taoism. They create a Powerpoint presentation describing the similarities and differences between these cultures and my own culture. 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 »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students discuss the different religions that make up the world today. They complete an interest inventory about their belief systems and the influence it has had on their lives. In groups of two, then four, then eight they discuss their responses and share their conclusions with the remainder of the class. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students create visual representations of data they have collected about various religions. Using the Internet and traditional resesearch, they pose and answer questions about the geographic distributions and patterns of religions of the world throughout history. Full Review »
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