Curated OER
After 15 years, Air Force gets memorial over capital
Students examine the meaning of a new air force memorial. For this reading comprehension lesson students read an article, students discuss and brainstorm abstract concepts such as sacrifice, past, present and future. They will also...
Curated OER
What is Sacrifice?
Seventh graders explore different forms of sacrifice. In this World History activity, 7th graders determine the reasons why people make sacrifices. Students write a personal goal to make a small sacrifice.
Curated OER
An Introduction to Citizenship and Sacrifice
Learners are introduced to a simple review of citizenship and sacrifice though the lives of Washington and Lee. The lesson plan is portrayed as a play and fosters personal application opf the concepts revealed.
Curated OER
The Basis for Our Moral Code (Judaism and Christianity)
Students consider the history and significance of the Judao-Christian culture through this nine lesson unit. Scenes from the Old and New Testaments are reenacted as students unearth some of the foundations of our Western Culture.
Curated OER
Mile in My Moccasins
Students recognize the value of giving to the community by looking at examples of sacrifices and traditions of Native Americans. In this Native American lesson, students given examples of philanthropic deeds of Native American people....
Curated OER
Common Good in Aztec Culture What Is Sacrifice?
Students examine contemporary examples of sacrifice while listing the reasons and benefits of these acts. They discuss the idea of when a sacrifice is a violation of human rights. They write a personal goal to make a small sacrifice.
Curated OER
To Move or Not to Move? Decision-Making and Sacrifice Lesson Plan
Middle schoolers research and role-play African-Americans in the South in the early twentieth century as they tried to balance opportunity with sacrifice.
Other
Ray Stedman: From Guilt to Glory: Studies in Romans
This site, which includes 39 expository messages on Romans, will enrich your understanding of this important letter from the Apostle Paul to the Christians in Rome.
Bible Study Tools
Easton's Bible Dictionary: Jacob
This site, which is provided for by Crosswalk.com, gives simple and basic information on Jacob.
Bible.org
Exploring the Riches of the Book of Romans
A long and detailed overview of Romans that highlights its religious influence on many people. It includes an in-depth discussion of the meaning of Romans.
Bible Study Tools
Smith's Bible Dictionary: Isaac
This resource provides a great overview of Isaac with Biblical references.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
In this novel, Louise dreams of leaving her tiny island home in Chesapeake Bay, but first she must escape the shadow of her twin sister who seems to rob her of everything. Selected (11) reading passages (grades 6-10) to pair with "Jacob...
Starfall
Starfall: Tam's Secret
This is a story of a family truck that broke down and everyone sacrificed to pay for the repairs. Children can read independently or click on the ear to have sentences read to them.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Abel
This site tells the story of Abel, the second-born son of Adam and Eve. It tells the story of his purity and love of God and how he was eventually murdered by his jealous older brother Cain. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia?...
Christian Classics Ethereal Library
Ccel: Easton's Bible Dictionary: Day of Atonement
A simple definition of the day of atonement. It also has some links to other pages that will be helpful.