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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Purim, Esther, and Bella Abzug: Wearing Costumes and Choosing Roles

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Explore the story of Bella Abzug and her role as a 1940s office worker. Collaborative learners work in groups to tell the biblical story of Esther and add details as each member participates. Comparing and contrasting the roles of Esther...
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Primary
Mechon Mamre

Hebrew English Bible: Esther

For Students 9th - 10th
The text of the Book of Esther, presented side-by-side in Hebrew and English.
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Website
Other

Ray Stedman: Adventuring Through the Bible

For Students 9th - 10th
"Adventuring Through the Bible" is a comprehensive guide to the entire Bible with Bible commentary. This site is an excellent place to start if you are new to the Bible and/or have questions about evangelical Christianity.
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Website
Other

How We Celebrate Purim

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of articles on the Jewish holiday of Purim. Click on the left side navigation bar to read about the "story of Purim", the "Tzedakeh" and the "Hamantashen."
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Website
Other

The Purim Section

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides links to a variety of topics involving Purim. Includes the "mitzvot of Purim" and a description of why Jews wear masks on the holiday.
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Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Esther

For Students 9th - 10th
This article examines the story of Esther in the Hebrew Scriptures. It also looks at the Biblical Book that bears her name. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context...
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Activity
Other

Danielle's Place: Bible Theme Crafts for Kids

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
If you teach religion to elementary students, then you have to see this site! It is overflowing with creative ideas to use in your classroom and will get your students excited about the Bible. Many of these lessons also integrate math,...
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Curated OER

Esther Dyson

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a brief biography of Esther Dyson, whose role as chairman of EDventure Holdings Inc. inspires women attempting to climb the corporate technology ladder.