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British Library

British Library: Sacred Texts: Elements of the Abrahamic Faiths

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a uniquely creative multimedia wheel of the the many elements of the Abrahamic Faiths. The main topics on the wheel include ceremonies, worship, chronology, faith,& living. Additional sub-topics are included making this a...
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Handout
PBS

Pbs: Recovering the Material World of the Early Christians

For Students 9th - 10th
A scholarly article in which the author discusses the recent archaeological discoveries that have allowed us to construct a picture of the world of the early Christians. These findings include ancient manuscripts, ancient inscriptions...
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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: What Was Columbus Thinking

For Teachers 5th - 8th
These lesson plans guide students' thinking about the effects Columbus' journey to the New World had on Native Americans and uses primary sources such as excerpts from Columbus' diary and letters to Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand.
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Other

Spread of Christianity and Dioceses of Istria

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the history of the spread of Christianity in the area of Venice, Italy and the Gulf of Trieste. It includes links that go to more information.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs: Chronology of Early Christianity

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed timeline on the early history of the religion from the time of Julius Caesar (44 B.C.E.) to 327 C.E. and the death of Constantine.
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Unit Plan
University of Calgary

University of Calgary: Bede's "Historia Ecclesiastica"

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an introduction to "The Conversion of Edwin" and "The Poet Caedmon" from Bede's "Historia ecclesiastica gentis Anglorum" (Ecclesiastical History of the English People).
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Geographic Spread and Development of Christianity (Lesson Plans)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Find two lesson plans designed to accompany the PBS documentary "Peter and Paul and the Christian Revolution" that are particularly well suited to the study of the spread of Christianity. Students will research Christianity, Judaism, and...
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Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: Christianity

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the Christian religion, the province of Judea, the story of Jesus, belief system, persecution by the Romans, the spread of Christianity, and the different Christian sects that have evolved.
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Article
Other

St. Mark Foundation: Spread of Christianity to Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a timeline involving the spread of Christianity in Egypt.