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Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Students create Thanksgiving menu and pre-dinner blessing or ritual that is sensitive to five different imaginary Thanksgiving guests from a variety of backgrounds.
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Auschwitz Episode Guide: Surprising Beginnings
Students examine how the Nazis came to power and living conditions at Auschwitz. They watch and discuss a PBS documentary, read and discuss handouts, analyze a Pyramid of Hate, and assign experiences in their own lives to different...
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How have world religions shaped who I am today?
Students analyze changing and competing interpretations of issues, events, and developments throughout world history. They analyze the roles and contributions of individuals and groups in cultural and religious practices and activities.
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Akhenaton
Learners look into the development of religious beliefs. In this ancient civilization lesson plan, students research the founders of several world religions including Akhenaton. Learners use their findings to create world religion charts...
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Introduction to World Religions - Hinduism
Sixth graders explore Hinduism. In this world religions lesson plan, 6th graders listen to a lecture about the attributes of the religion and then listen to and perform parts of The Remayana. Students also complete a map activity based...
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History and Culture of the Middle East
The Middle East provides a rich history for students to delve into.
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Fall and Winter Religious Celebrations
Students discover the unique beliefs and celebrations of the five major religions in the world. In groups, they discuss the terms associated with each religion and are read books about their celebrations. They create their own dharma...
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Love Your Neighbors Like Yourself (Private-Religious)
Young scholars role play. In this service lesson, students brainstorm what it means to love their neighbor as themselves. Young scholars discuss why it is important to help others and role play scenarios where they volunteer to help...
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The Growth of Islam
Seventh graders gain insight into the daily lives of Muslims and to develop empathy for them by studying the Islamic world and creating presentations.
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Love Your Neighbors Like Yourself
Learners discover the concept of the golden rule. In this service learning instructional activity, students identify skills that they possess which may be used to help those in need.
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Introduction to World Religions: Islam
Sixth graders explore religion by viewing a presentation in class. In this global culture instructional activity, 6th graders define the Islam religion and the stories that accompany it. Students read the story "Muhammad" by Demi and...
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Introduction to World Religions - Christianity
Sixth graders explore Christianity. For this world religions lesson, 6th graders listen to a lecture about the attributes of the religion and then listen to and then conduct independent research on Christianity. Students also complete a...
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Moses
First graders become acquainted with the concept of honesty. A lecture is presented to the students detailing Moses' life and his involvement in presented the Ten Commandments to the people. After the lecture is completed, 1st graders...
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History of World Religions
First graders listen to a variety of Noah's Ark, based on the story in the Old Testament. They hear another "flood story" for comparison.