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Smithsonian Institution

Arts of the Islamic World

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learn more about the history and five pillars of Islam with an extensive resource that focuses on the religion's connection to art. Focusing on calligraphy, textiles, and architecture, the packet illustrates the beauty of the artistic...
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Religion in Rome

For Students 2nd - 4th
Delve into ancient Roman religion using this informational graphic organizer! Historical context begins with brief descriptions of the gods Mars, Jupiter, and Neptune. The images may lack authenticity here. They then read about how...
PPT
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Music of Russia

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Music around the globe may sound different, but it always tends to function partly as a mode of communicating religion, rights of passage, and oral tradition. Delve into the world of Russian music. Folk, peasant, Cossack, and...
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Taking a Closer Look at Religions Around the World

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore diversity. In this religious studies activity, students develop their knowledge and understanding of world religions as they use Internet and print sources to research Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism and...
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Lead Up to World War II

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders examine Hitler's rise to power leading up to World War II. and how the Treaty of Versailles contributed to Hitler's rise to power in Germany. They identify the important countries involved in the beginning of World War II.
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Politics and Religion in 17th Century Dutch Art

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine different pieces of Dutch Art. They identify its social and political meanings by using cultural and historical information. They examine maps of the time period as well.
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Religion and the First Amendment

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students examine the First Amendment and religious freedom. In this freedom of religion lesson, students prepare and present an arts-based project about religious freedoms.
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Yale University

Islamic Art; Exploring the Visual Arts of the Middle East

For Teachers 5th - 8th
The intent of this unit is to demonstrate some of the traditional arts of the Middle East. Extensive background information on the religion, culture, and nature of Islamic art found throughout the Middle East is provided. Each of the...
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"History of My Family"

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore world geography by participating in a family history project. In this U.S.S.R. lesson, students read assigned text regarding the Stalinist era of Russia and the intolerance that thrived there. Learners answer a list of...
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Israel

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
The class creates and performs a movement performance of the creation story found in the Jewish tradition. This lesson begins with the research of Israeli culture and culminates in a performance of the narrated creation story....
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Bengali Scroll Paintings

For Teachers 1st - 10th
Students, after researching diverse cultures, art forms, and celebrations around the world, explore and study India's Hindu population that celebrates Diwali with colorful scrolls. They make similar paintings and assess this cultural art...
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Buddha Sculpture

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research Buddha, Buddhism and the Dalai Lama as well as the spread of Buddhism across Asia and the world. They find pictures of Buddha as he is represented in different cultures. They sculpt a Buddha using Crayola Model Magic...
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Orlando Shakes

Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!): Study Guide

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
What do Ebenezer Scrooge, the Grinch, and Frosty the Snowman have in common? They're all characters from beloved holiday movies that viewers revisit in the play Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!). Scholars conduct research...
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Civilizations of the Ancient Near East

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate ancient civilizations by creating a research project.  For this world history lesson, 6th graders investigate historic civilizations developed close to important rivers of the near East.  Students...
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Finding out about Gallery 33

For Students 8th - 12th
While these worksheets are specific for use while visiting the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, they could be used to guide nearly any museum trip. Questions focus on human activity, symbolism, culture, religion, and society as...
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Christianity

For Students 7th - 9th
In this Christianity learning exercise, students cut out six cards, mix them up with other religion cards and match up the cards belonging to each religion.
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Buddhism - Buddha Day, Make your own Origami Crane - Part 1

For Students 7th - 9th
In this Origami crane instructional activity, students create a crane to recognize Buddha Day. The visual art helps students illustrate their knowledge of the Buddhist religion.
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The Dutch

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Before seeing this presentation, your class might not have a grasp of the contributions to art, science, and politics made by the Dutch in the 16th and 17th centuries. Comprehensive and engaging, the many images and discussion points in...
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Gandhi's Ashrams and School Sustainability

For Teachers 2nd
Explore philosophy and religion by researching Gandhi. Lead your young students to investigate the life and accomplishments of Mahatma Gandhi by reading the assigned text. Your class will define sustainability and create a sustainable...
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Buddhism - Buddha Day, Make Your Own Origami Crane Part 2

For Students 7th - 9th
In this Origami crane worksheet, students create an Origami crane from detailed instructions. This crane is an important symbol in the Buddhist religion.
Worksheet
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Judaism - Hanukkah

For Students 7th - 9th
In this symbol worksheet, students recognize two important Jewish images. These symbols help students develop their understanding of the religion.
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Travel Agent to the Ancient World

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students persuade others to visit ancient times. For this ancient civilizations lesson, students participate in a webquest that requires them to encourage others to visit ancient Greece, ancient Israel, Ancient Rome, ancient China,...
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Icon Adoration: The Byzantine Empire

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students study idol worship in the Byzantine Empire and the separation it cause between the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches. In this Byzantine Empire lesson, students study pictograph transparencies and take a pop quiz over them....
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The Noble Eightfold Path

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students gain an introduction to Buddhist teachings about moral behavior by exploring a depiction of the Buddha and by writing a speech inspired by their interpretation of the Noble Eightfold Path.

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