Lesson Plans & Worksheets Reviewed by Teachers

Sacred Text Archive

Sacred Text Archive: Development of Religion & Thought in Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th

This is the complete text of a book by American Egyptologist James Henry Breasted, published in 1912. It follows the evolution of Egyptian religion from belief in the god Osiris to the time of Akhenaton who tried to force monotheistic...

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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: Divining America: Religion in American History

For Students 9th - 10th

A collection of scholarly essays consisting of instructional guides accompanied by commentary. Designed to help teachers of American history bring students to a greater understanding of the role religion has played in the development of...

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Library of Congress

Loc: Religion & the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th

This essay discusses how religion influenced people in regards to fighting the British during the American Revolution. There are several primary sources to examine in this site.

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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Modern Balkan History: Ottoman Rule in the Balkans

For Students 9th - 10th

This extensive text, from a series of college lectures, offers insights on what it was like to live under Ottoman rule. Military, religious, and dynastic principles are discussed, along with their implications and practices.

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Library of Congress

Loc: Religion and the State Governments

For Students 9th - 10th

This site from the Library of Congress is an essay describing the state responses to religion after independence was declared.

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McGraw Hill

Mc Graw Hill Companies: Critical Thinking Exercises

For Students 9th - 10th

10 valuable critical thinking exercises ranging in subject matter. Includes questions and exercises regarding biological development, language usage, morals, values and ethics, and thought cycles.

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City University of New York

Cuny: General Characteristics of the Renaissance

For Students 9th - 10th

A look at the rebirth of the Renaissance in the context of five interrelated issues: a renewed interest in classical antiquity and the concept of "the Great Chain of Being", political changes, Humanism, the literary doctrine of...

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BBC

Bbc: Cbbc Newsround Special Report: Islam

For Students 3rd - 8th

A special report, published by the BBC news division just for kids, provides a short guide on the history, beliefs, and practices of Islam. Additional features include interviews with Muslim youth in different countries and diaries of...

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University of Groningen

American History: Documents: Thomas Paine the Age of Reason (1794)

For Students 9th - 10th

Presented is the complete text of Thomas Paine's The Age of Reason written in 1794.

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Library of Congress

Loc: Exploring the Early Americas: Interactive Presentations

For Students 9th - 10th

Interactive collection of presentations from the Library of Congress provides glimpses into the fascinating history of pre-Columbian Americas.

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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Sociology: Social Institutions

For Students 9th - 10th

Comprehensive learning module explores essential questions about the institutions of family and religion. Students read and listen to informational text and complete instructional activities and assignments. Includes a variety of links...

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Yale University

Yale University: Aztec Mythology

For Teachers 9th - 10th

A series of lesson plans on Aztec religion along with primary source readings and a student bibliography.

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University of Chicago

University of Chicago Library: Teaching the Middle East: Exporter of Religion

For Students 9th - 10th

Learning module considers the significance of the Middle East as a center of religious origins and beliefs. Essays and illustrative materials follow the development of the religious traditions of the region, from the polytheistic animism...

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University of Calgary

Univ. Of Calgary: Mishnah

For Students 9th - 10th

A great site! Provides a page from the Mishnah with explanation of various parts. Also discusses terminology, authorship, and significant dates.

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Robert H. Sarkissian

Island of Freedom: John Calvin

For Students 9th - 10th

This site gives a biography of John Calvin. It provides useful links, gives a brief biography, and provides a categorical overview of Calvin's beliefs. Site also offers a pop up window of quotes and links to Calvin's major works.

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University of Toronto (Canada)

University of Toronto: Five Gospel Parallels

For Students 9th - 10th

Unbelievable site which has all five gospels on the page at one time so you can do a text by text comparison. Very interesting and helpful.

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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: The Jolja' Cave Project (2001)

For Students 9th - 10th

Three caves containing pre-Columbian artifacts, murals, and hieroglyphs are documented in this report. Also of interest is commentary on the reports of modern Ch'ol Mayans with regard to ancient belief and current religious belief.

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