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Reformation Lesson: Worship and Belief

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students explore the characteristics of different religions and religious beliefs.  In this World History lesson, students research the history of the Reformed, Catholics and Lutherans, then complete several activities to reinforce...
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Classroom Guide for Sacred Mountain: Everest

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
The most famous climbers of Mount Everest could never have made it to the summit without the assistance of the local Sherpa. Christine Taylor-Butler's nonfiction children's book Sacred Mountain: Everest is the focus of an extensive...
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COMPARING BUDDHISM AND CONFUCIANISM

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students conduct research into the two largest religions of Asia that are Buddhism and Confucianism. They set out to find the similarities and differences with the help of a graphic organizer.
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Judaism

For Students 6th - 8th
For this ancient Judaism worksheet, students respond to 6 short answer questions about Jewish beliefs after they read assigned textbook pages.
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Women and Confucianism

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
Young historians consider the far-reaching effects of traditional teachings on the debates about the current attitudes toward women in society. The discussion begins with a list of New-Confucian sayings and expands to a global perspective.
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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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Ramadan - living in a diverse world

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine Muslim traditional and Ramadan. They explore traditions and history of Ramadan. Students discuss positive and negative habits. They create a Ramadan 'advent calendar.
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Immigration: U.S. Policy in the New Millennium

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore U.S. immigration policies. In this immigration instructional activity, students read about the history of immigration policies in the U.S., uncover controversial issues regarding immigration, and speak to immigrants as...
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Hinduism--Diwali

For Students 7th - 9th
In this Hinduism activity, students fill in twenty-four blanks with words from the word box at the bottom of the activity to complete "The Story of Rama and Sita."
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Hinduism--Diwali

For Students 8th - 10th
In this Hinduism worksheet, students write a six paragraph letter imagining that they have been invited to spend a day with an Indian family during Diwali and express their reactions to the celebrations they experience.
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Islam - Ramadan, What is Ramadan?

For Students 7th - 9th
In this Ramadan worksheet, students fill in the blank of a four paragraph text that illustrates their knowledge on the holy month. There is a word bank provided.
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Sikhism - The Birthday of Guru Nanak, Activities

For Students 7th - 9th
In this Sikhism activity worksheet, students reveal their knowledge of the birthday of the Guru Nanak. They complete a series of questions and then further develop their learning by reading a passage and creating their on word search...
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Sikhism - The Birthday of Guru Nanak, Newspaper Article - Writing Frame

For Students 7th - 9th
In this newspaper writing frame worksheet, students crystallize their understanding of the birthday of the Guru Nanak in the Sikhism faith by writing a report over the subject. They are asked to create an solid headline, detail the Sikh...
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Lesson Plan on China

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders read and discuss the basic beliefs of Confucianism through words of Confucius himself, then find examples of how some Confucian beliefs are still at the center of society, while other beliefs have changed.
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The Five Pillars of Islam

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students explore the Five Pillars of Islam. In this Muslim beliefs instructional activity, students watch video clips and research selected websites about the Five Pillars. Students complete worksheets and create posters about the duties...
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Jewish Immigration Out West

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders, in groups, receive written summaries of the major people and events represented in the exhibit, as well as additional documents and websites.
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Introduction to Tibet

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine Tibetan history and geography. In groups, they analyze and discuss different perspectives regarding the Chinese occupation of Tibet. Students discuss current events and their significance. They write an article and...
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Animal Habitats: 1st Grade

For Teachers 1st
Learning about animal habitats can be a lot of fun. This lesson focuses on how God created different habitats to suit different animal needs. Students will conduct library research in order to create a five page habitat slide show using...
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Dates From Tree to Table

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students research the date palm and its role in desert life and Islamic beliefs. They study the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, the festival that follows. Afterward, they visually represent their findings by integrating...
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Honoring Ganesha in India

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Learners explore the legends about Ganesha, Hindu art, and examine Hinduism. Using foam board as a base, they decorate the panel in the style of Hindu art. Students color the shape of Ganesha's elephant head and crown. They use glitter...
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Passover Picture Game

For Teachers K - 6th
Students discuss the history of the Passover celebration. They comprehend the preparations that go on in Jewish households to get ready for the Passover, including the Passover Sedar table. Students show their comprehension of the...
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Bible-based Easter Season Packet

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Several activities supplement the study of Bible verses that tell the story of Easter week (Luke 19:28-40 and Psalm 118:27-28a). Young religious scholars apply what they learn from listening to the reading to a crossword puzzle, word...
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Bible Lesson

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Take a creative approach to teaching about community in a religious context. Learners read Acts 2:42-47 and choose the verse they feel exemplify the importance of community. They then pair share, write journal responses, and then...
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The Good Samaritan

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
In this Jesus worksheet, students imagine they are Jesus and match questions about how he may have felt with the appropriate answers. Students complete 5 matches total.

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