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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Who or What is Un-American?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore concepts about civil liberties, research the history of sedition-related legislation in the U.S. and create a position paper on the topic.
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Handout
Other

Reformation Counter Reformation Beliefs

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses how the Reformation and Counter-Reformation affected society. Even though it focuses mainly on religious belief, religion was the cornerstone of early modern European society.
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Handout
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: A Homily on Dormition of Our Supremely Pure Lady Theotokos & Ever Virgin Mary

For Students 9th - 10th
Fordham University provides this primary source document dealing with the Eastern views of Mary, written by St. Gregory Palamas. Site includes links to other sources of information on this historical period.
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Website
Other

Ray Stedman: Expository Studies in First Corinthians

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth study of the Apostle Paul's first epistle to the Corinthians.
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Article
Christian Classics Ethereal Library

Commentary on Epistle to the Galatians

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides you with access to Martin Luther's "commentary" on the book of Galatians. Click on the specific blue topic to learn more.
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eBook
Other

The Days of Genesis 1

For Students 9th - 10th
You must scroll down to the section titled "The Early Church and the Day-Age Theory" to begin specific reading on St. Augustine's interpretation of Genesis 1; however, the information leading up to it is valuable as well. Provides...
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Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Priest

For Students 9th - 10th
This article takes a look at the nature and background of priests in the Roman Catholic tradition. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated...
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Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Cardinal

For Students 9th - 10th
This article looks at this high office of the Roman Catholic Church. It is the cardinals that will elect a Pope when necessary. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the...
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Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Crosier

For Students 9th - 10th
This article looks at the crosier, or pastoral staff, which is symbolic of the office of bishop in the Roman Catholic tradition. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the...
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Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Deacons

For Students 9th - 10th
This article looks at the origins, history and liturgical role of the deacon in the Roman Catholic Church. This site includes links to sites with related information. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference...
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Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Archbishop

For Students 9th - 10th
This article looks at the history and role of the Archbishop in the hierarchical structure of the Roman Catholic Church. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of...