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Religions of the World

For Teachers 6th - 8th
A perfect resource for encouraging an understanding of the world's religions and note taking skills. Text is broken into a classic note taking style, ideal for teaching good habits. Content includes a break down of major religions,...
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The Three Major Monotheistic Religions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
This activity gives students an opportunity to learn about the three major monotheistic religions in a fun and challenging way, while also allowing them to hone their library research skills. Students research one of the three religions....
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Monotheistic Religions

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Religion is an important area of study in any history class.
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Religions

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the major religions of the world. In this religion lesson, 8th graders create a foldable with the characteristics of the religions to study. Students watch videos, PowerPoint slides and look at pictures from the...
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A Survey of Ancient Religions

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners examine ancient religions of Confucianism and Buddhism. Pupils prepare a K-W-L chart, Venn Diagram and participate in think-pair-share activities. Classmates compare and contrast Confucianism and Buddhism. They explore the...
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World Religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam

For Teachers 1st
Students explore the three main monotheistic religions of the world: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. They compare the history, important figures, holy books, places of worship, and symbols of faith of each religion through discussion...
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Teaching the History of Religion

For Teachers 8th - 12th
A study of the history of religions around the world can lead to many interesting activities and projects.
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Akhenaton

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students look into the development of religious beliefs. In this ancient civilization lesson, students research the founders of several world religions including Akhenaton. Students use their findings to create world religion charts and...
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Can We Live in Peace? Middle East: A Region in Turmoil

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders analyze three monotheistic religions as an appreciation of the Middle East. In this world religions lesson, 7th graders analyze the beliefs and the leaders of the three major religions. Students research a topic and...
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Islam: Submission to the Will of Allah

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Presenting both a thorough scope of the foundations of Islam, as well as a question about Islam in America after 9/11, this slideshow provides a comprehensive outline of the background and five pillars of Islam. Viewers will walk away...
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Islam Religion

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers compare Christianity to Islam.  In this lesson on Islamic tradition, students read the Muslim confession and tour an Islamic center or watch a video on the faith.  Middle schoolers look for likenesses and differences...
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An Introduction to Islam and Muhammad

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students view a video regarding Islam and take notes on the video as they watch it. They complete a vocabulary sheet, timeline sheet, and worksheet regarding what they learned about Islam.
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Ancient Hebrews

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social structures of the early civilizations of the Ancient Hebrews, and write an essay.
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Diwali-Hindu New Year

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students demonstrate their understanding of the themes and symbols that are associated with Diwali. They participate in a service project centered on spreading good luck and fortune in their community.
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The Beliefs of Judaism: T.O.R.A.H.

For Teachers 6th - 9th
In this Judaism study guide worksheet, learners read about the beliefs concerning the Torah and then respond to 3 short answer questions.
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The Beliefs of Islam

For Students 6th - 10th
In this Muslim beliefs study guide instructional activity, students read about the beliefs and basic tenets concerning Islam and then respond to 3 short answer questions.
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THE BELIEFS OF CHRISTIANITY: J.E.S.U.S.

For Teachers 6th - 9th
In this beliefs of Christianity study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to topic and then respond to 5 reflection questions.
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"Your Son, Your Only One" - The Sacrifice of Isaac as a Motif in Holocaust Poetry

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Class groups examine a series of poems that use Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice Isaac as a motif in Holocaust poetry. Included are questions, notes to the teacher, and bibliographical information on each poem. The activities could be...
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PERCEIVINGT A CULTURE THROUGH ITS LITERATURE

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Studentsexamine cultural values in literature, identify the cultural assumptions, prejudices, and purposes of authors and translators, use historical perspective to determine if the values and lifestyle depicted apply to contemporary...
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Perceiving a Culture Through Its Literature

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners read After Seventeen Years by Kim Yong Ik and discuss the cultural, political and geographical aspects of Korea that specifically affect the events in the story.
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Teach Ancient Civilizations: Africa

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Amazing! Teach learners about the wonders of ancient Africa and Asia with a comprehensive set of teaching tools. You'll click to find a well-constructed presentation, a worksheet that has kids compare and contrast ancient alphabets, a...
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Israel History: The Big Picture

For Students 7th - 11th
In this Israel study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the history of Israel from 1900 B.C. to the present and fill in the blanks with the appropriate words. Students also respond to 11 short answer questions...
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Israel History: The Big Picture

For Teachers 7th - 11th
In this Israel history study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the history of Israel from B.C. times to the present.
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India History: The Big Picture

For Students 7th - 11th
In this India history study guide activity, students read a brief overview pertaining to the history of India and fill in the blanks with the appropriate words. Students also respond to 18 short answer questions regarding the topic.

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