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The Five Major Religions

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Your 7th graders will have no problem understanding the similarities and difference in the tenets of the world's 5 major religions. This PowerPoint covers the history, major players, and philosophy of Christianity, Islam, Buddhism,...
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Tuck Everlasting

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Clearly written as an assignment for a higher-level education class, this formal lesson plan contains some fun and well-researched strategies for teaching the novel Tuck Everlasting  by Natalie Babbitt. Among the best ideas...
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Reacting to the Rapture

For Students 8th - 10th
FamilyRadio.com publicized that the Rapture or Judgement Day would happen on May 21, 2011, it didn't. Informed students read a New York Times article on the topic, then answer nine related comprehension questions. 
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Different Points of View

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Considering an examination of point of view? Use visual arts to engage learners in of this element of art and literature. Class members select a portrait from the Renaissance Connection and, guided by a series of brainstorming...
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The Old Man and the Sea: Concept Analysis

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Use a helpful concept analysis guide when planning your unit on Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea. The resource covers plot elements, literary themes, and possible issues to address in order to make the work accessible...
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One Mountain, Many Cultures

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
Americans may think of Mount Everest as a region dedicated to adventurous hikers, but many cultures have flourished there! Learners read informative books, watch videos, participate in classroom discussion, analyze folk tales, and...
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The Bible

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this Bible quiz learning exercise, students use the word bank to help them answer questions about the Old Testament and the New Testament. Students answer 13 questions.
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World Currency Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 81 identification questions about world currencies. Students have 10 minutes to complete the quiz.
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The Raging Sea

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students become aware of the Bible story of "The Calming of the Storm at Sea." For this religion lesson, students examine a concern in their lives and relate to the Bible story. Students answer questions during the reading. Students make...
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New Testament of the Bible

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive reading comprehension instructional activity, students respond to 14 multiple choice questions about the New Testament of the Bible. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis (Letter 23)

For Students 7th - 8th
In this The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis activity, students define six key terms using only one or two words and answer seven comprehension questions after reading the story twice.
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Akhenaton

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students look into the development of religious beliefs. In this ancient civilization lesson plan, students research the founders of several world religions including Akhenaton. Students use their findings to create world religion charts...
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After We Die: Personal Search

For Students 6th - 12th
In this religious discussion worksheet, students are asked to discuss their thoughts about Bible passages dealing with heaven and judgment. Students discuss ten questions.
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
For this literature worksheet, students respond to 6 short answer and essay questions about One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.
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Paradise Lost by John Milton

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 13 multiple choice questions about Milton's Paradise Lost. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Monotheistic Religions

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Religion is an important area of study in any history class.
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Aiden

For Students 4th - 6th
You may not have heard of a band called Aiden, but this quick quiz might be just the thing to help your learners hone their research skills. Your class can use the Internet and other resources to find the answers to the set of questions.
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Jesse Tree

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this religion worksheet, students create a Jesse Tree with their own symbols and decorations. They read the explanation sheets, and draw a symbol in each ornament before cutting them out and decorating the tree cut out. They follow...
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Easter Reading

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this Easter worksheet, students read a passage about Easter, complete sentences about it, answer multiple choice questions, identify symbols, and more. Students complete 5 tasks.
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The Story of the Candy Cane

For Students K - 2nd
In this reading comprehension activity, students read about the origin of the candy maker's candy cane and color the candy canes. Students retell the story and color 1 candy cane.
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ESL Holiday Lessons: Good Friday

For Students 6th - 10th
In this language skills worksheet, students read an article about Good Friday. Students respond to 6 matching questions, 29 fill in the blank questions, 30 multiple choice questions, 12 word scramble questions, 30 short...
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The Rainforest

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate the five different layers of the rainforest. They conduct research to find details pertaining to the animals and the interactions of the existing food chain in each layer of the forest. Students construct a...
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Fall and Winter Religious Celebrations

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
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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Opening Lesson: Community

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in a community service project and present an art project.  In this lesson on community service, students read Rainbow Fish and discuss its meaning for them as it relates to community. Students create an art...