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The Four Religions of East Asia Lesson PlanThe Four Religions of East Asia Lesson Plan
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The Four Religions of East Asia

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Students compare and contrast the four main religions of Asia (Buddhism Confucianism, Daoism, and Shinto). This lesson is intended for use in the middle school Social Studies classroom.

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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Lesson Plans
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Duration
1 day
Instructional Strategy
Research

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