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We Are the Guardians of the Earth
Students understand their responsibility to the world. In this religion, philanthropy lesson, students research the life of Aaron Feuerstein and his views of the responsibility of a person to his world. Students complete several worksheets.
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Motivating Activities for Geography Week
Here is a great way to pique your students' interest in geography, and help them learn about their world.
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Discovering New Perspectives on Life
Young scholars examine how the author's world view expanded by living in another culture. They discover the three lessons Storti learned as a Volunteer and find out how he learned them and reflect on the enduring understanding: "Living...
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Modern Conditions Placed on Traditions
Students explore the role of traditions in world cultures. They read a New York Times article dealing with recent changes in the traditional clothing worn in England's House of Lords
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Molas from South America
Third graders research world geography by creating a class presentation. In this South American lesson, 3rd graders read assigned text regarding the customs and traditions of different Indian communities in South America. Students...
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The Warrior Role in Greek Society
Students are introduced to the various gods and goddesses in ancient Greek mythology. In groups, they use print and electronic resources to research the ways Greek culture has influenced the modern world. To end the lesson, they...
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Social Studies: Haitians in America
Young scholars examine Haitian culture, including its discovery, colonization, and political and economic development. Role-playing in two ethnic groups, they caucus and develop strategies for the Haitian Revolution. In learning...
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Turning the Century
Students examine the Gilded Age. In this Gilded Age lesson, students create a museum of their own showing what life was like in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Students investigate immigration, settlement and how these...
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Introductory Lesson: Greece
Middle schoolers get a taste of Greek culture. In this Greece instructional activity, students participate in activities that require them to study the religion, music, food, clothing, and history of Greece.
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Introductory Lesson on Interconnectedness
Students are introduced to the concept of interconnectedness and make connections regarding conflict in their community, country, and the world. In this interconnectedness lesson plan, students define the word conflict and what that word...
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Exploring & Creating Mythology
Learners read and compare mythological stories from ancient cultures from around the world. In small groups they read a myth and present the storyline and themes to the class, and write an original mythological story of their own...
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Cultural Geography
In this Cultural Geography worksheet, students fill in answers to ten questions about cultural factors such as language and religion without using a word bank.
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Jewish Culture
Students explore the Jewish culture by listening to a guest speaker who discuss holidays, religion, and key events. They recognize and write various vocabulary words to describe one Jewish Holiday in their journals.
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The Star of David
In this religion worksheet, students examine the Star of David as a symbol of Judaism by completing 10 questions in a word puzzle which reveals a secret word.
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God Fights Back
Learners view a television program tracing religious fundamentalism in Iran and the United States. They participate in a discussion exploring the similarities of fundamentalism in different religions and cultures and outline the goals...
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The Egg and Symbolism with the Christian Easter
For this language arts and religion worksheet, students read an informative page about the symbolism of the egg in the Christian Easter. Students answer 6 questions. This page is from the UK.
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Bible Activities-- John 18:33-37
In this Bible worksheet, students study the story and lessons in John 18:33-37(kingdom not in this world). Students complete activities on 7 pages including crosswords, codes, coloring, mazes, and word search.
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Nataraj Shiva as Lord of the Dance
Learners considers the piece of artwork entitled, The Nataraj, Lord Shiva and Lord of the Dance to visualize several of the most important ideas of Hinduism.
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Belief Systems Along the Silk Roads
Learners examine cultural diffusion. For this Silk Road lesson, students research primary sources to compare and contrast the religious beliefs encountered and shared by those who traded along the Silk Road route.
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Escaping the Holocaust: Incorporating the Voyage of the St. Louis
Students research passengers aboard the St. Louis to explore the difficulties Jewish refugees faced when fleeing Nazi Germany. They research print and online resources, construct histories of individual passengers on the St. Louis.
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Four Folk Tales About HYO: The Confucian Tradition of Filial Piety
Young scholars explore the nuances of Confucianism. In this Korean society lesson, students complete jigsaw reading assignments on the Hyo. Young scholars compare their own reverence for parents to that described in the pieces about Korea.
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Bible (Day 7) Redemption and Caretakers
Whether you are religious or not, humans can be caretakers of the Earth. Students will discuss recycling, how their wasteful actions effect the Earth, and the Alaskan oil spill. They then have small group discussion and write about how...
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Iran: 1960-1970
High schoolers read a passage outlining changes that occurred in Iran after WWII, particularly the rise of Ayatollah Khomeini. They answer 5 comprehension questions.
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Classroom Guide for Sacred Mountain: Everest
The most famous climbers of Mount Everest could never have made it to the summit without the assistance of the local Sherpa. Christine Taylor-Butler's nonfiction children's book Sacred Mountain: Everest is the focus of an extensive...
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