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What Shape is That?
Each country or group of people has created special places of worship. Children read a story about religious buildings and architecture and then make clay models of the buildings they like the best. The lesson has been written to...
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World Religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam
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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Worship Extension Work
In this religious education learning exercise, students answer six short answer questions based on their worship practices and four essay questions based on their worship experience.
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Virginia Colony and England
Young scholars identify how cultural landscapes reflect beliefs, customs, and architecture of people living in those areas. Then they identify that Virginia developed a unique culture different from that of England. Students also...
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Cultural Practices and Products of the Local Community
Third graders examine and compare practices and products of the cultural groups that have settled in the local area. Students develop and use graphic organizers to aid them in the comparison of artistic expression, places of worship,...
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Comparing the Confessional traditions that Emerge from the Reformation
Ninth graders examine the Protestant Reformation. In this World History lesson, 9th graders research various places of worship. Students comapre and contrast the different sects of religion that resulted from the Protestant Reformation.
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A Research Project: A Discussion of the Recreating and Populating of a Colonial Village
Primary source research, secondary source readings, and discussion provide the understanding necessary for students to create a colonial persona, and simulate a situation appropriate for this person, time, and place. While the lesson...
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The French Revolution
A quick overview of the last five years of the 18th century in France, this presentation provides students with key concepts and details about the major changes taking place amidst the Revolution. Though brief at nine slides, a teacher...
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San Francisco, Ahoy!
Fifth graders analyze paintings that share a common theme of San Francisco as seen by some of the first travelers who arrived there. In this art history lesson plan, 5th graders consider the experiences involved with the arrival to a new...
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Pysanky Eggs
Students explore Ukrainian culture and the additive dye process using wax as a resist. An original design is created displaying Ukrainian symbolism and placed onto an egg.
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Christianity-Lent: The Story of Jesus in the Desert
In this Christianity activity, students experience Jesus' trial in the desert by placing the 14 words provided in the word bank into the 5 paragraph story included on the activity.
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The Great Cathedrals
Learners explore cathedrals of the world. In this architecture lesson, students sketch the inside of cathedrals and examine their floor plans. Learners also research and write about services that take place in cathedrals.
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Who Invented Religion?
Pupils explore religious controversies with the release of the film "The Passion of the Christ." In this current events instructional activity, students discuss religious beliefs and the place for violence in religious and historical...
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Mapping Human Rights in Our Community
Learners work in groups to draw a map of their town or neighborhood. They include their homes, major public buildings and places. Students analyze their maps from a human rights perspective.
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Hinduism Match the Cards
For this Hinduism worksheet, students identify the Hindu religion through terms and pictures. Cards may be categorized according to worship terms, symbols, or holy books and compared and contrasted with other world religions.
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China's Ancient Tomb Culture
Students research and discuss Chinese history through the examination of ancient tomb artifacts. Emphasis is placed on the creation of student posters displaying "what they would put in a tomb".
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Religions of the World
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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Budget Making
Students develop a budget for spending and saving. In this economics lesson, students create a budget based on personal, family and government income. They discuss jobs at home and allowances. They discuss how they manage their money...
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Bust Of Virgo, Bust Of Pisces
Learners analyze the relief designs of Petra and design their own personal sacred image in the same style using plaster of Paris or Model Magic. This instructional activity should be completed within 45-minutes of starting construction...
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Three Tour Guides: A Middle East Travel Activity
This is a great way to get your scholars recalling the information they have learned about Islam, Judaism, and Christianity in a fun and interactive way! They begin by examining 10 statements and determining if they apply to 1, 2, or all...
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World History Medieval and Early Modern Times
A slew of graphic organizers, worksheets, and student activities are packaged here for your world history pupils. From comparing and contrasting the Qur'an and Sunnah, studying cultural diffusion across eastern nations, or examining the...
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Arkansas Architectural Styles
Students investigate the various architectural styles of Arkansas. They read a handout, complete a worksheet, view images of architectural styles, and take photos and write descriptions of five style elements they observe in their...
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When a Country Loses Its Songs
Students explore music as a cultural tradition. In this global studies lesson, students consider the implications of the loss of childhood songs to a cultural group. Students determine the type of musical "treasures" that are part of...
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The Beauty of Number Patterns
Teaching your child about patterns can be a fun and motivating experience.