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Physical Body Limits
Eighth graders examine how the Nazis overworked the Jewish people and see how there are physical limits tot he body. For this physical limits lesson students complete several activities.
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Early China
Students journey back in time to early China. In this Chinese history lesson, students explore China's geography; read about the Shang, Zhou, and Han Dynasties; compare Confucianism and Daoism. Students create PowerPoint...
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The Great Debate--Hellenism, Judaism, and Luke 10:27
Young scholars work in teams to establish the viewpoint of Biblical characters and debate aspects of the Hellenistic view versus the views of the Christian and Jewish people. In this Hellenism and Judaism lesson plan, students...
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Islam Religion
Students 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. Students look for likenesses and differences between...
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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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Charlemagne
In this Christianity worksheet, learners read a 1-page selection about Charlemagne as well as Internet articles about him and then respond to 11 short answer questions.
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The Reformation
Seventh graders explore the Reformation. In this World History instructional activity, 7th graders analyze primary sources on being Protestant and Catholic. Students discuss as a class the impact of the Reformation.
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Introduction to World Religions: Islam
Sixth graders explore religion by viewing a presentation in class. In this global culture lesson, 6th graders define the Islam religion and the stories that accompany it. Students read the story "Muhammad" by Demi and view an Internet...
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Reformation History: A Comparative Study
Students explore the views of Catholics, Lutherans and the Reformed Church. For this reformation lesson, students participate in a class discussion of the three religions, then complete an activity.
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The Odyssey Lesson 1
Students explore Greek mythology. For this ancient culture and introduction to The Odyssey literacy lesson, students complete a worksheet accessing their prior knowledge about Greek mythology. Students listen to a passage about the...
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Introduction to Tibet
Learners explore Tibet. In this Tibet geography and culture instructional activity, students work in groups to read and summarize a data set pertaining to a particular cultural aspect of Tibet. Learners present information from their...
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The Teachings of His Holiness: The Dalai Lama - Day 1 of 6
Sixth graders explore philosophy by analyzing the teachings of the Dalai Lama. In this Buddhist history lesson, 6th graders analyze a quote from the Dalai Lama and discuss their opinions on his philosophical teachings. Students identify...
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Women in Islam
Students examine the beliefs and practices of Islam. In this religion lesson plan students make comparisons on women's rights throughout history.
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Islam: Empire of Faith “The Awakening” Video Worksheet
For this Islamic Empire worksheet, students watch a video titled "The Awakening," and then respond to 7 short answer questions about growth of the empire.
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The Holocaust
Eleventh graders identify new vocabulary related to the Holocaust. In this Holocaust lesson, 11th graders complete a vocabulary self awareness chart and answer questions while viewing a video about the Holocaust.
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Weddings Extension Work and Personal Search
In this weddings worksheet, students answer short answer questions about Christian weddings and marriages. Students complete 6 questions.
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The Truth About Anne Frank
Student read the Diary of Anne frank. In this Literature lesson, 9th graders study the transport of Jews to Auschwitz. Students create a daily schedule of their lives if they were in hiding,
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Our World
In this Christian worksheet, students fill in the blanks to sentences about what Christians believe about our world. Students complete 6 sentences.
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Bible Lesson on the Christian Walk and Flight
Students explore organized religion by reading excerpts from the Bible. In this Christianity lesson, students listen to their instructors praise Jesus Christ and describe "The Christian Walk." Students view images of flying animals...
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What Christians believe about... The Environment-Extension Work
In this Christianity religion worksheet, students answer 8 long-answer questions about Christianity, God, and church. Students could write a long or short response to each given question.
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Pilgrimage Extension Work
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to questions about Pilgrimages. Students respond to both questions about the reading as well as a personal reflection section.
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Understanding Judaism Understanding Judaism
In this Judaism worksheet, students add detail to a graphic organizer regarding Jewish beliefs, Jewish practices, Jewish holidays, and Jewish history.
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Christianity
In this Christianity learning exercise, students respond to 4 short answer questions about the attributes of the religion and then add details to a Venn diagram comparing Christianity and Judaism.
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Commemorative Stamp Contest
In this Islamic culture learning exercise. students complete an activity that requires them to create commemorative stamp designs that feature the Islamic culture.