Curated OER
Early Discovery & Settlement (5)
In this online interactive American history activity, students respond to 21 matching questions regarding colonial America. Students may check their answers immediately.
Curated OER
The First Vatican Council & The Enlightenment
Eleventh graders investigate the effects that the Enlightenment (or Age of Reason) had on the
Papacy. They Identify key aspects of Pope Pius IX¿¿¿s personality, reign and influences.
Students also comprehend the significant upheaval...
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The Stuart Monarchs 1603 - 1704
In this British history study guide worksheet, students investigate the Stuart monarchy. Students read 13 sections of information and examine photographs.
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Puritans
In this Puritan worksheet, students read a page that describes the ideals and living conditions of the Puritans. They look at an image of what the Puritans looked like. There are no questions associated with this page.
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Bosnia, Serbia
Students read and discuss an article about the geographical and political history of Bosnia. They examine recent conflicts, discuss tension between various ethnic and religious groups and review timelines and maps.
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Lorna Doone
Students examine life in the early 17th century by viewing a film called "Lorna Donne". They identify the politcal scene at the time while noting the major characters. They practice using new vocabulary as well.
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Croation Homosexuals Make a Stand
For this English worksheet, learners read "Croation Homosexuals Make a Stand," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Curated OER
Vatican Opens Archive
Students read an article about the Vatican opening up its archived files. They define and practice using any words that are unfamiliar to them. THey answer questions and discuss the article to end the lesson.
University of Pennsylvania
Project Guttenberg: History of Catholic Church 1450 to 1787
The complete text (Vol. 1) of a 1914 history of the Catholic Church and its role in European history from the Renaissance to the French Revolution. Click the Author's link to access Vol. 2.
Catholic Online
Catholic Online: St. John the Apostle
This site covers St. John the Apostle according to the Catholic Church.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Wide Angle: Church for Sale
Wide Angle video reports on the sale of The Sacred Heart Church in central Limerick, Ireland as the influence of the Catholic Church on Irish society dwindles. [3:21]
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Catholic Church and Cathedrals in the Middle Ages
History Questions: Catholic Church and Cathedrals Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Ducksters
Ducksters: Middle Ages for Kids: Catholic Church and Cathedrals
Kids learn about the Catholic Church and Cathedrals during the Middle Ages and Medieval times on this site. The site describes the pope and his bishops as powerful and wealthy men
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Catholicity in Canada
This entry from the Catholic Encyclopedia traces the history of the Roman Catholic Church in Canada from New France to discussions of state-funded schooling. Please note that the Catholic Encyclopedia is a historic reference document...
Other
The Faith of the Armenian Church
This site examines Christology from the Armenian perspective. It is interesting to note the major differences between the Armenian Christology and that of the Roman Catholic Church concerning "Earthly Religious Authority".
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Prayer
This site from The New Advent is an overview of prayer in the history, tradition and life of the Catholic Church. This article also includes types of prayer. This article was written from a Catholic point of view. Please note that "The...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: The Moral and Canonical Aspects of Marriage
This New Advent article reviews the various aspects of the sacrament of Marriage from the point of view of the canon law of the Catholic Church. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be...
Other
Catholic Encyclopedia: Ecclesiastical Music
This site contains much information on Catholic church music and its background. Lots of reading but great content and great resource material.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Absolution
In this entry for Absolution, the Sacrament of Penance is dicussed. This article was written from a Catholic point of view. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context...
Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
Yad Vashem: The Holocaust Resource Center the Christian Churches
Yad Vashem has the largest collection of Holocaust resources than anywhere else in the world. Their main objective is preserving all the stories of this time period so it is not forgotten or repeated. They have broken down the Holocaust...
Global Catholic Network
Global Catholic Network:encyclical of Pope Gregory Xvi: Propagation of the Faith
An 1840 letter/Encyclical from the Pope to Catholic leaders encouraging them to continue spreading the Catholic faith despite "them" (revolutionary and liberal hinderances).
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Baptismal Font
A history of the Baptismal font. This article includes archaeological information as well as canon law and praxis. This article is written with a Catholic perspective. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Holy Orders
Excellent research article on the history, theology, and praxis of the Sacrament of Holy Orders. This article was written from a Catholic point of view. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and...
Other
Catholic pages.com: St. Jude Thaddeus, Apostle
This article looks at the life and work of St. Jude Thaddeus, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. He is credited by the Catholic Church as the patron saint of lost causes. This site includes links to sites with related information.