Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment
Morals, Values, and Beliefs
What is integrity? What are the barriers that could keep a person from acting with integrity? How might these barriers be overcome? Class members tackle these questions as part of a course on Social, Physical, Emotional, Cognitive and...
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Religion & Spirituality - Exploring the California Missions
The California missions were built with the hope of converting the local Native Americans to Catholicism, but exactly how different were their beliefs to begin with? Through analysis of a series of primary source documents, young...
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Child Adolescent Sexual Development: Infant and Preschool
This is a very comprehensive lesson on infant and preschool sexual development. It says only one class period, but I think it could be several days worth of materials to cover. The point of view taken here is from that of being a parent....
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Relationship Between God and Man
For those seeking a spiritual education this instructional activity on God's plan for humanity may be highly beneficial. Each group will read a story then discuss the qualities of each story that show the manifestations of God. This...
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California Missions
Fourth graders explore the Spanish influence upon California missions. Using the internet and other resource tools, they research a particular mission and write about its schedule, events, and beliefs. In groups, 4th graders create board...
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Designing Your Inner Self
Learners identify connections between various cultures and the symbolism used in them. Individually, they reflect on their own culture, beliefs and values and identify the symbolisms they use to show them. They discuss how their clothes...
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Islam
In this Islam worksheet, students respond to 15 short answer questions about Muslim beliefs. Some of the questions require students to read textbook pages prior to answering.
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How Have World Religions Shaped Who I Am Today?
Learners 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...
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Judaism
In this ancient Judaism worksheet, middle schoolers respond to 6 short answer questions about Jewish beliefs after they read assigned textbook pages.
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Perceptions - Frame of Reference
Students understand that a person's perception or judgement of something or someone is greatly influenced by one's frame of reference including one's values, beliefs, experience and country.
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Movie: Antz
In this Antz worksheet, students watch the movie Antz and then fill out a graphic organizer about the character's beliefs, goals, dealing with opposed ideology, and more. Students fill in 18 blanks in the graphic organizer.
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Egyptian Tomb Art: Expressions of Religious Beliefs
Ninth graders are introduced to the Prown's technique of describing various objects. As a class, they view pictures of the pyramids in Egypt and discuss how the size and shape of them show their belief in eternal life and religion. ...
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Native Americn Religious Beliefs and Practices
Students research how religions are created and how they influence the way people live. They identify the religious beliefs and practices of the Inuit, Lakota, Apache, Navajo and Iroquois Native Americans. Students find the...
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Values and Beliefs of Manifest Destiny
Fourth graders examine the beliefs of Manifest Destiny and its role in the California Gold Rush. They analyze a painting to gather information about Manifest Destiny.
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Pause for Thought
Students discover the customs of Ramadan. In this Muslim beliefs lesson, students research the listed Web sites about the history of Ramadan, the evolution of calendars, and the separation of church and state.
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Protestants and Catholics
In these religious beliefs worksheets, students read about the religious beliefs for the Protestants and Catholics. Students answer 10 questions about the text.
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Chapter 10 – Early Islam
In this Islam worksheet, learners read assigned textbook pages regarding Muslim beliefs and respond to 50 short answer questions.
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Summer Institute on Islam
Pupils explore Muslim beliefs. In this Islam instructional activity, students discuss the daily life of a Muslim teen as well as the some basic Muslim beliefs. Pupils write reflection pieces based on the discussion and discuss how the...
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Being Me in the Face of Adversity - Americans Who Stood Up for Their Beliefs
Young scholars identify important Americans from the colonial, revolutionary and slavery periods who are noted for standing up for their beliefs in the face of peer disapproval. They identify the importance of music in motivating and...
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Women in Islam
Students examine the beliefs and practices of Islam. For this religion lesson students make comparisons on women's rights throughout history.
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Understanding Judaism Understanding Judaism
For this Judaism worksheet, students add detail to a graphic organizer regarding Jewish beliefs, Jewish practices, Jewish holidays, and Jewish history.
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What is Islam? Who Are Muslims?
Ninth graders discover Muslim beliefs. For this Islam lesson, 9th graders identify biases and stereotypes about Muslims. Students then research the cultures and traditions of Muslim nations creating PowerPoint presentations that feature...
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What Will She Do/What Will He Do
Students analyze the effect of holding misconstrued beliefs about their peers and the impact it has on their own decisions. In this social norms lesson, students study handouts, engage in discussion and problem solve cases concerning...
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Ray Frank on The Importance of Belief
Students compare Ray Frank's biography and sermon to the importance of belief. They work in small groups to discuss their beliefs about Judaism and write letters describing their beliefs and incidents that have changed their beliefs. ...