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Curated OER

Bible: Creation

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars compare and contrast the two creation stories of Genesis 1-2:3 and Genesis 2:4-5.  For this creation accounts lesson, students work in small groups to outline the two stories, noting similarities and...
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Curated OER

Compare and Contrast Creation Stories

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students compare and contrast creation stories.  In this Bible studies lesson plan, students work in groups to read and summarize creation myths and share with their peers.  The class goes on to create a chart to compare and...
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Curated OER

Bible: Compare/contrast Religions

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners study creation myths. In this Meso American culture lesson plan, students research Aztec and Mayan creation myths. Learners then compare the myths to the creation story of the Bible and share their findings with their classmates.
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Curated OER

The Northern Lights

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Have any of your students seen the Northern Lights or heard of the Aurora Borealis? After reading an excerpt from the book Alaska by Rebecca Stefoff, discuss the story with your students. Next, divide your class into four groups to...
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Curated OER

Bible: Effects of Sin

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students view the website known as http://www.kids4truth.com/eng_creation.htm and read the story of Creation. In this social science activity, students discuss what the world looked like when it was perfect and then discuss the way...
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Curated OER

Creation and Our Creator

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students consider the creation. In this creation instructional activity, students observe nature and relate natural things to the creation. Students watch a Christian video about the creation.
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The Attributes of God as Seen in Creation

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students define the attributes of God and find natural examples of these attributes in creation.  In this attributes of God lesson, students discuss how God's attributes are shown in nature.  Students work in groups to find...
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Historical Thinking Matters

Scopes Trial: 1 Day Lesson

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
Why did many Tennesseeans support the 1925 Butler Act, which forbade the teaching of evolution? Using several primary source documents and a brief video clip, your young historians will draw connections between the broader historical...
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Historical Thinking Matters

Scopes Trial: 3 Day Lesson

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
Was the Scopes trial more complicated than a simple debate between evolutionists and creationists? As part of a structured academic controversy (SAC) activity, pupils consider multiple perspectives of the Butler Act and engage in close...
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Curated OER

Australia: Aboriginal Religion

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners compare and contrast Christianity and the religion of the Aborigines in Australia.  In this Aboriginal religion lesson, students discuss the creation story of the Aborigines and discuss the "dreamtime." ...
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Curated OER

Introduction to Archaeology

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students view a PowerPoint presentation called, Archaeological Terms then discuss the job of an archaeologist and new vocabulary. They view the teacher made "artifact grid" and photograph the grid from different angles. They work in...
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Danielle's Place: Bible Theme Crafts for Kids

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
If you teach religion to elementary students, then you have to see this site! It is overflowing with creative ideas to use in your classroom and will get your students excited about the Bible. Many of these lessons also integrate math,...
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Bible Study Tools

Easton's Bible Dictionary: Adam

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents information about Adam, from the Christian Bible story.
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Bible Study Tools

Geneva Study Bible: Genesis 4: Cain and Abel

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a commentary on Genesis 4, where the story of Cain and Abel is found.
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Luther Seminary

Bible Tutor: Adam

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Bible Tutor offers a brief summary of the Biblical story of Adam, from creation to banishment from Eden. Links are also provided for additional information on related subjects, such as people and Biblical references.