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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: 2oth Century: Religion in Post World War Ii America

For Students 9th - 10th
Despite the dire predictions in the 60s about the future of religion in America, the role of religion in American life has remained strong. Essay describes the 60s and 70s generation as "Spiritual seekers," and "New Age seekers." Site...
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Argumentative Writing/religions of the World Unit

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders will study the religions of the world. At the end of the unit, 6th graders will write an argumentative essay on the similarities or differences of two world religions.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Human Geography: Language and Religion

For Students 9th - 10th
AP Human Geography course unit on Language and Religion compares world language, religion and looks at conflict within. Comprehensive resources, multi-media sources and interactive material.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Religions of the World

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explains what religion is, the different categories of world religions, and the major religions within each. Some facts are given about each religion, including its origin, where the name comes from, what its followers are called, and...
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Other

Teaching About Religion: Worldview Sampler

For Students 9th - 10th
You can "compare" nine worldviews between such religions as Buddhism, Hinduism and other major world religions. You can also examine elements of a particular worldview of interest.
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Other

Capaella University: Global Map of World Religions

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive world map depicting the areas of the world where specific religions are practiced. Clicking on a religion causes the map to show how the religion has spread from its beginning as well as a brief synopsis of the religion and...
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World InfoZone

World Info Zone

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed, comprehensive information on countries and people all over the world. Great tool for discovering facts on world issues, seeing photos, and just exploring the world in general. Also includes quizzes based on the website's content.
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Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Religious Data

For Students 9th - 10th
A huge collection of religious data sorted by countries around the world. Includes maps and data related to religious freedom, the religions practiced by citizens and more. You can search by country or region.
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Minneapolis Institute of Arts

Minneapolis Institute of Arts: World Religions in Art

For Students 9th - 10th
At World Religions in Art, the world's major religions--Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism--serve as lenses through which artistic production is examined in terms of its subject matter, sources of inspiration, meaning,...
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Teachnology

Teachnology: World Religions Teaching Themes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Enhance classroom learning about world religions with these additional lesson plans, vocabulary builders, interactive sites and more.
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Other

Mesopotamia: The Divine World

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of religious practices in Mesopotamia. Discusses religion in general as well as specific deities. Part of a book on Mesopotamia.
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BBC

Bbc Religion and Ethics Homepage: Zoroastrianism

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive site from the BBC about Zoroastrianism, one of the world's oldest religions. Includes information on its history, customs, religious texts, beliefs, festivals, worship practices, and key religious figures.
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PBS

Pbs: Recovering the Material World of the Early Christians

For Students 9th - 10th
A scholarly article in which the author discusses the recent archaeological discoveries that have allowed us to construct a picture of the world of the early Christians. These findings include ancient manuscripts, ancient inscriptions...
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Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Pakistan

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Pakistan. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It...
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BBC

Bbc Religion: Religion & Ethics

For Students 9th - 10th
Religions of the world and associated ethics are shared on this site.
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World InfoZone

World Info Zone: Barbados

For Students 9th - 10th
Great resource that is full of useful information about the Caribbean Island of Barbados. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at the fact sheet...
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World InfoZone

World Info Zone: Grenada

For Students 9th - 10th
Great resource that is full of useful information about the Caribbean island of Grenada. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at the fact sheet...
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World InfoZone

World Infozone: Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource with background and current information about Canada which is in North America. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at the fact sheet...
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World InfoZone

World Info Zone: Paraguay

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on the South American country of Paraguay. Topics covered are geography, environment, architecture, population, languages, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, holidays, and news. Also included is a fun fact sheet...
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Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: World Belief Systems

For Students 9th - 10th
A teacher-compiled site for students taking the high school Regents Examination in New York. Site offers exam preparation materials for nine world religions--animism, Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism,...
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Penn Museum

Penn Museum: Ancient Greek World

For Students 9th - 10th
Massive site for information on the ancient Greek world. Follow the navigation at the top of the page for detailed sections on time periods, daily life, religion and death, economy, and more. Each section includes pictures of artifacts...
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Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: United Kingdom

For Students 9th - 10th
Compilation of religious data and research about the United Kingdom, along with regional and world comparisons. Also includes select socioeconomic data.
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Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: Data Archive

For Students 9th - 10th
A large collection of surveys, polls and other data related to religion in the United States and around the world. It includes surveys of general population and also surveys taken from members of religious denominations.
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Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
Compilation of religious data and research about Australia, along with regional and world comparisons. Also includes select socioeconomic data.

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