Students examine the reasons why people immigrated to the United States. Using maps and charts, they analyze population movements and religious affiliations. They discover how the United States became a lesser Protestant country.

Students read a story about the Pocumtucks' religious beliefs. Using the text, they discover their concept of land ownership and how they migrated within their territory in different seasons. They use primary and secondary sources to...

In this panel debate worksheet, students in teams assume one of the character roles for role play in a mock panel discussion which focuses on Islamic religious beliefs.

Third graders describe the American Indian nation in their local region long ago and in the recent past in terms of national identities, religious beliefs, customs, and various folklore traditions. They synthesize their findings into a...

Students study the architecture and decoration of Hindu temples, compare them with, and apply them to, a place of contemplation they will design for themselves.

Students compare the basic religious beliefs/and value systems of the three major religions that developed in the Middle East. Each group focuses on one of the religions, then reports to the rest of the class.

Students investigate the Pure Land sect of Buddhism in an attempt to better understand how Buddhism has adapted itself to fit into the constantly changing religious, cultural, political, and economic climates of China and Japan.

Pupils study place names for different area in the US and determine why they were named in such a way. They examine maps to look at the religious names, "new" beginning names, and copy cat names. They complete a word search to find...

High schoolers explore how religious texts are often used to establish cultural norms and rules of behavior. Through research and discussion, students explain how religious texts can be open to interpretation. High schoolers can apply...

Students explore, examine and study about the role of religion in presidential campaigns and elections by reading and discussing the article, "God" 08: Whose, and How Much, Will Voters Accept?" They research a variety of presidents...

For this history of revolutions study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to Enlightenment ideals and then respond to 7 reflection questions.

High schoolers learn the history of Christianity in New Spain. They learn the story and significance of the Virgin of Guadalupe. They compare and contrast images of the Virgin and religious art to European counterparts.

Students 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...

High schoolers discuss the value of memorials and design their own to commemorate the death of the Pope or another religious leader. They compare memorial rituals around the world in a writeen exercise.

Young scholars analyze examples of major empires, summarize effects of imperialism on selected societies, identify examples of art and architecture that demonstrate artistic ideal or visual principle from selected cultures and/or...

Students work in groups of two and review the Abolitionist Movement. They observe the manumission/city directory and discover what it is and why it is so important. They read the manumission aloud and discuss why they were freeing their...

In this informative worksheet, students discover the regimen and schedule for the ten days of Rosh Hashanah and the Holy Days. Students are informed on the procedures of this religious event.

Eleventh graders explore their own beliefs about the qualities that make someone qualified to sit on the Supreme Court.  In this American Government lesson, 11th graders write about and debate the ethnic, religious, and gender...

In this worksheet on the division of Ireland, students read about southern and northern Ireland, then read about the religious divide.

Young scholars observe slides of U.S. coastal geography. They study topography and vegetation maps for one region. They gather geographic facts on a guided worksheet. Students pretend to be colonists. They decide what kind of economic...

Students discover the basic principles and beliefs of Daoism through investigation and in-class discussion in this High School lesson for a Social Studies, Humanities, or Asian Studies class.

Students use non-fired clay and posterboards to create and display examples of Haniwa and kofun in this exciting lesson for the Social Studies, Humanities, Asian Studies, or Art classroom.

Eighth graders engage in the discovery of the meaning of Sacred Landscapes. The religious concept is researched for its impact upon the practices of Native Americans and the geographical regions. They write reflection papers upon the...

Students study about George Washington Bush and write a biography about him in a small group. To gain a better understanding of him, they listen to a biography on a tape about him. They visit various sites about him to help them examine...