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Rites of Passage
Students explore coming of age ceremonies. In this rites of passage lesson, students research spiritual, religious, and secular child and adolescent rites of passage rituals. Students design personal rites of passage.
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Rituals and Rites of Passage
Young scholars explore the concept of rites of passage and the rituals that society performs to mark certain moments in life. They read books, discuss the cultural implications of certain rites of passage, design a mural of funeral...
Curated OER
Know Your Rites
Learners examine ceremonies in cultures around the world that celebrate young peoples' entry into adulthood.
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People of the Arctic
Read to learn all about the religion and belief systems of the Arctic-dwelling Inuits. This resource includes an easy-to-follow reading passage that is seven paragraphs in length, and five great critical thinking questions.
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The Seasonal Round and The Cycle of Life
Seventh graders recognize moments of importance in people's lives and asks them to find meaning in the stages of their own and other's lives. They are taught that all cultures have rites of passage for similar stages in the cycle of life.
Curated OER
Invisible Man Quiz
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, high schoolers respond to 11 multiple choice questions about Ellison's Invisible Man. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Curated OER
Introduction to the Monomyth, an Initiation Theme
Students analyze the archetypal hero called the monomyth. In this archetypes lesson, students discuss the topic and view a chart of hero figures with related details. Students analyze the monomyth process diagram, read the story of the...
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Nasco Color Sculpt Mask Making
Students study the various masks made in African, Japanese, and Ancient Egyptian cultures and discuss the funtion of these masks in each society. They create a mask from one of these cultures using a molding technique.
Jewish Federations of North America
Jewish Federations of North America: About Bar/bat Mitzvah
Learn comprehensive details about the history and religious significance behind the Jewish ceremony known as the 'bar/bat mitzvah.' This ceremony marks a Jewish child's coming of age or maturity.
Utah State University
Teacher Link: Celebrations: A Resource Guide for Teachers
TeacherLINK at Utah State University offers a wealth of topics and project information on celebrations held throughout the world. Click on "Topics and Authors," to access a long list of available lesson plans on a variety of...
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: The First American Bat Mitzvah
Enlightening story of the first Bat Mitzvah to take place in America in 1922.
Other
Brit Milah
This site has great information on Brit Milah. It includes a history of the procedure, the ceremony itself, and information on the mohel.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Glossary of Jewish Terms
Basic definition of abelut. Reference to shiva as well. A large glossary of definitions for the Jewish Student.