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Curated OER

Sikhism: The 5 K's

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Do you know what the 5 k's are? View this PowerPoint and learn about the 5 symbolic items that Sikhs wear as symbolic reminders of their commitment and duty as part of Khalsa. The Kesh, Kangha, Kara, Kachera, and Kirpan translate to...
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Medieval Bestiary: Animals in the Middle Ages

For Students 9th - 10th
Bestiaries, illustrated volumes of animals and birds, were an expression of the intersection of the natural and religious worlds in medieval art and science. At this large database on the subject, you can learn about the symbolic content...
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Austin Independent School District

Austin Independent School: Symbolism vs. Allegory [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Click through the slides to learn about different types of symbolism including religious, political, color, advertising, and literary. Then learn what allegory is and how it relies on symbolism. Examples from various texts and real-world...
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University of Missouri

Museum of Anthropology: Minigalleries: Symbols of Tibetan Buddhism

For Students 9th - 10th
Examples of ritual and spiritual objects common to the practice of Buddhism in Tibet, including the prayer wheel.