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Major Sects in Islam: The Sunni and the Shiites

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the two major sects of Islam. They discuss the Sunnis and Shiites. Students identify the two major sects of Islam and where they are dominant in the world. They analyze the beliefs of the Sunni and Shiites and discuss...
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Christianity--Easter

For Students 7th - 9th
For this Easter bonnet worksheet, students participate in collecting a variety of items to create an Easter bonnet to wear. Students follow four directives and then decorate their bonnets.
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Intro to World Religions

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Seemingly a set of slides, this overview of World Religions give a brief introduction in 5 slides, then prompts students to reflect on slide 6. The writing is brief, and may encourage note-taking practice as you explain more in detail....
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Muslim Devotion & Innovation

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students examine the Hajj preformed by the Muslims. They discover the five pillars of Islam and the Koran. They examine the major differences between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
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Weddings Extension Work and Personal Search

For Students 8th - 12th
In this weddings worksheet, students answer short answer questions about Christian weddings and marriages. Students complete 6 questions.
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Judaism Christianity Unit: Scripture as Literature

For Teachers 7th
Students research Judaism, Christianity, and scripture. In this religion and scripture lesson, students read and understand the plot from the Old and New Testament. Students then study a theme from a scriptural passage and write a...
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Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

For Teachers 6th - 10th
In this Judaism, Christianity, and Islam worksheet, students fill in the blank graphic organizer with 9 attributes of the 3 world religions.
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Islam Religion

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compare Christianity to Islam.  In this lesson plan 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...
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Understanding Religious Clothing

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Young scholars explore the concept of religious clothing. For this Teaching Tolerance lesson, students examine misconceptions and stereotypes regarding religious clothing as they read selected articles and discuss their impressions.
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Religious Education

For Students 4th - 6th
In this religious education graphic organizer worksheet, students record information about Christianity, Islam, and Judaism in the appropriate places.
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Religions of the World

For Students 6th - 8th
For this religions of the world worksheet, middle schoolers read facts pertaining to Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism on the graphic organizer.
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Charlemagne

For Students 8th - 12th
In this Christianity worksheet, students 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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How have world religions shaped who I am today?

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Young scholars analyze changing and competing interpretations of issues, events, and developments throughout world history. They brainstorm ideas about what they think about Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Animism, Judaism, or...
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Bible Lesson Plan: Islam Religion

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research the pillars of Islam.  In this lesson on the Islamic religion, students work in groups to find information on one of the five pillars of Islam.  Students present their information to the class, and then...
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Selections on Islamic Fundamentalism

For Students 9th - 12th
For this Islamic fundamentalism worksheet, learners read a 3-page selection on the topic and then respond to 2 short answer questions based on the selection.
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Reacting to the Rapture

For Students 8th - 10th
FamilyRadio.com publicized that the Rapture or Judgement Day would happen on May 21, 2011, it didn't. Informed students read a New York Times article on the topic, then answer nine related comprehension questions. 
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Comparing World Religions

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders participate in a lesson of comparing the religions of the world. They conduct research using the essential questions provided in the lesson. There is a rubric for the writing assignment for assessment.
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After We Die: Personal Search

For Students 6th - 12th
In this religious discussion worksheet, learners are asked to discuss their thoughts about Bible passages dealing with heaven and judgment. Students discuss ten questions.
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Growing a Seed

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Seeing how seeds grow into plants is such an enjoyable for students! They plant lima bean seeds and take pictures to record the growth of their plants. Students write in a journal to describe their daily observations of their plants, and...
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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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Creed, Christianity, and World Religions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research world religions and their customs online, and create group oral presentation of at least 20 minutes in length, including visuals, and quoting relevant material with its source(s).
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Birth and Early Childhood

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders read and compare creation stories of different cultures around the world. They identify and define the concept of the cycle of life and collect and analyze birth and childhood folk beliefs and stories in their families...
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Reformation Simulation

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Learners discover the Medieval reformation. In this ethics lesson, students simulate council and government bodies to determine responses to various opinions regarding religion and ethics. They determine what postilions to take and why...
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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.