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Sikhism ActivitySikhism Activity
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University of California
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7th
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Social Studies & History
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Duration
45 mins
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Sikhism

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How does a new religion start? The informative resource highlights the Sikhism religion. Academics learn how the religion was created and spread throughout the ancient world. Scholars view a series of primary sources and complete a worksheet to understand the impact of religion throughout the world. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

sikhism, religious beliefs, world religions, ancient india, india, indian history, ancient civilizations, ancient history, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources, historical analysis, historical context, historical documents

Instructional Ideas

  • Have learners collect images representing the religions to make a collage
  • Create a map that shows how religions spread around the world

Classroom Considerations

  • Some vocabulary words may be confusing for students

Pros

  • Includes an answer key for easier grading
  • Provides key vocabulary terms

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.4 RH.6-8.5

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