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The Chosen

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore the subject of religion in the United States by identifying the different religions that Americans practice, by describing current religious controversies, and by discussing the role that religious leaders play in their...
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American Thanksgiving Through Time

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore five web sites in order to identify the various ways Thanksgiving has been celebrated in the past and how it is celebrated today. They consider the diversity of United States and this affects celebrations of the day.
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Bench-Pressing Issues

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine some of the issues that may be facing the changing United States Supreme Court. With further exploration, they formulate their own opinions and deepen their awareness of these critical topics.
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Adolf Hitler

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore facts about Hitler's life and the historical events that occurred in that time, his view of history, his theory of race and his political goals. They explore his use of anti-Semitism to advance his career and consolidate...
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Holocaust Unit

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students read a book about World War II and the Holocaust while in small literature circles. They write journal entries and news articles based on the reading.
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Determining Importance

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers observe pieces of art and look for the principle story the artwork portrays. They compare the techniques artists and authors use to focus on and support these essential stories. They create a piece of art that portrays a...
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Religion Through Language Arts & History

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore the principal religions which are alive today: Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, and the Philosophies of the Chinese. They determine that there are scientific explanations for many of the subjects that...
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Comparing Three Religions: Islam, Judaism, and Christianity

For Teachers K - 8th
Students work together in groups to research either Judaism, Christianity, or Islam. Once the research is complete, they share their information with the other groups in the class. They complete a worksheet on rituals and holidays in...
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Celebration Symbols And Their Meaning

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students are introduced to the history and origins of many common symbols used in celebrations. They explore symbols in group centers, identify a symbol that has special meaning to them and design a symbol to represent the classroom.
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Discernment- Choosing The Best

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students investigate the concept of truth and how it is to be used in life. The lesson includes a story that illustrates the kind of life one should live. The story has a light and dark side to it. Then students role play an interview...
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The Five Pillars of Islam

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars work in groups to read and answer questions about the pillars of Islam, copying the worksheet and taking down notes in the appropriate column. They then share what they have learned in their original groups completing...
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Holidays, Hanukkah

For Teachers 6th - 7th
For this foreign language worksheet, students fill in eleven blanks with the best choice when given a sentence about Hanukkah. When both words would work, students are directed to select the best one.
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Journal Writing

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Learners investigate the life of Martha Wayles Jefferson. In this American history activity, students examine excerpts of the journals kept by Thomas Jefferson's wife. Learners infer what life at Monticello may have been like. Students...
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Sharing What is Ours

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the concept of stewardship. In this service learning lesson, students discuss sharing and good manners. Students create sharing posters and learn a manners song.
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Sharing with Others (Private/Religious)

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students appreciate uniqueness and differences by comparing and contrasting fruit. In this differences instructional activity, students study fruits and analyze for similarities and differences. Students sort the fruit into five...
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The Truth About Anne Frank

For Teachers 9th
Student read the Diary of Anne frank.  In this Literature instructional activity, 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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Why Should We Fix the World?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students examine Jewish traditions tikkun olam and malchut shakai. Students discuss how to apply Jewish beliefs in order to help others in the world.
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Do We Need a New Constitutional Convention

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Pupils analyze the adaptive nature of the U.S. Constiution. In this Amendments activity, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the amendment process. Pupils respond to question regarding the amendment process...
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Religious Expression in Public Schools

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore religious expression in the United States. For this religious freedom lesson, students read a handout regarding Religious Freedom Day and other handouts regarding religious expression in public schools. Students complete...
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Introduction of Careers in Fine Arts and Communications

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders create advertising campaigns. In this communications instructional activity, 9th graders explore the use of propaganda endorsements, bandwagon appeals, name calling, plain folks appeal and generalities in advertising....
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AIDS TODAY

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the AIDS epidemic.  In this health policy lesson plan students divide into groups and research the Internet to obtain information on AIDS.
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Islam Religion

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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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Bible: Creation

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students compare and contrast the two creation stories of Genesis 1-2:3 and Genesis 2:4-5.  In this creation accounts lesson plan, students work in small groups to outline the two stories, noting similarities and differences.  Students...
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A Religious Get-Together

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate Islam Awareness Week. In this Muslim traditions lesson, students visit the listed Web sites to research Muslim traditions, religious hate crimes, and British Muslims. 

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