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Cartoons for the Classroom: Toons as Tributes
In this current events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons that feature tributes to Pope John Paul II. Students respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Pope John Paul II
Students discover the accomplishments of Pope John Paul II. In this world history lesson, students research selected websites about the history of Poland, the accomplishments of Pope John Paul II, and the responsibities of the...
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Pope John Paul II: Triumph Over Communism
Learners discover the background of Pope John Paul II. In this modern history lesson, students research the life of Karol Joseph Wojtyla (Pope John Paul II) in order to understand how his past paralleled his papacy.
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Pope John Paul II
For this world history worksheet, students read, analyze and summarize a short article on Pope John Paul II and then answer nine comprehension questions.
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The Passing of the Papacy
Students research and study the life of Pope John Paul II life. The discover how he influences others. They view web sites and pictures of Pope John Paul's life.
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Pope John Paul II's Complicated Legacy
Learners closely examine the legacy of Pope John Paul II as well as that of other historical figures and draw conclusions about how prominent individuals are judged over time.
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Vatican: The Holy Father John Paul Ii
This is the Vatican's official web-site that contains information on Pope John Paul II. Scroll through the site and you have access to information about the Pope, his travels, etc.
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The Vatican: The Holy Father
Official site for the Vatican, the headquarters for the Roman Catholic Church. Includes information on the Vatican Library, home to thousands of historic documents, the Vatican museums, and historical and current information on the Popes...
BBC
Bbc: Cbbc Newsround: Guides: The Pope
Learn more about who the Pope is and what he does through this informational website. Also includes information on how the Pope is chosen and a brief biography of Pope John Paul II.
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Catholic News Service
The Catholic News Service is a primary news source for the English-language Catholic world press. It publishes daily news briefs and regularly files full-length articles on wide-ranging topics affecting Roman Catholics. Special sections...
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Catholic Educator's Resource Center: The Galileo Affair
Online essay concerning the battle between Galileo and the Catholic Church over the issue of heliocentrism, or, whether the sun or the earth is at the center of the universe.
New York Times
New York Times: Interactive: Burial of John Paul Ii
An audio slideshow of the burial of John Paul II and the lead-up to the election of a new pope. Includes slides of the heads of state in attendance at the funeral, of the crowd, of the ceremony, and of the security measures. The business...
The History Place
The History Place: Great Speeches Collection
This site from The History Place provides a good selection of historical and relatively modern speeches from many English-speaking countries. Each speech is set up in its historic context. Many are available with audio links.
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Abcteach: People
[Free Registration/Login Required] Print worksheets from biographies and autobiographies from famous people such as Sally Ride, Clara Barton, Abraham Lincoln, Francis Scott Key, Alexander the Great and many more.
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Kasprzyk's Website: A Summary of Poland's History
A description of the history of Poland, starting with the Piast dynasty and moving forward to the current year.
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News Art: Pope John Paul Ii
This site contains links to drawings of Pope John Paul II that have been used in newspapers. Many political cartoons.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Pope John Paul Ii's Complicated Legacy (Lesson Plan)
A lesson plan that directs students to online articles about the legacy of Pope John Paul II from which they are required to draw conclusions about his influence on the Catholic Church as well as on the world community.
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The Vatican Official Homepage: Saints
An index of of saints canonized during the pontificate of John Paul II. Search by date or scroll down a clickable list. Most entries include both a portrait and a full biography, but some bios have yet to be translated into English.