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BBC

Bbc Religion: Religion & Ethics

For Students 9th - 10th
Religions of the world and associated ethics are shared on this site.
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Other

Sacred Destinations: The World's Spiritual Places

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on sites from around the world that are significant to the world's different faiths and religions. Organized into drill-down directories by country and category, but you can also search by keyword. Great photos plus a whole...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Home Sweet Home Life in 19th Century Ohio

For Students 9th - 10th
This site uses historically significant documents to paint a picture of family life in 19th century Ohio. Music plays a large role in this picture.
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Other

John Templeton Foundation: Does Science Make Belief in God Obsolete?

For Students 9th - 10th
The resource consists of a series of conversations among leading scientists and scholars regarding science and belief in God.
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Read Works

Read Works: The Pueblo Revolt

For Students 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Spanish settlers who moved into New Mexico and tried to force the Pueblo Indians living there to abandon their religion. A question sheet is available to help students build...
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Read Works

Read Works: Judaism My Friend Rebecca

For Teachers 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A personal essay about a middle school girl's experience having a Jewish friend. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works

Read Works: Islam

For Teachers 7th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the religion of Islam. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works

Read Works: Vikings and European Explorers Viking Religion

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Vikings and the god's they worship. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Culture of Palestine, West Bank, and Gaza Strip

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Palestine, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life,...
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National Earth Science Teachers Association

Windows to the Universe: Hou Ji

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find out more about Hou Ji by using this website. "After bringing the knowledge of agriculture to the Chinese, Hou Ji was worshiped as a god of the Earth or god of cereals."
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National Earth Science Teachers Association

Windows to the Universe: Sumerian Mythology

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from Windows to the Universe allows one to learn about the Mesopotamia region of the world. Find out about the different myths that the Sumerians believed in.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Argumentative Writing/religions of the World Unit

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders will study the religions of the world. At the end of the unit, 6th graders will write an argumentative essay on the similarities or differences of two world religions.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: English Deism

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy describes the influence of several different English Deists with long paragraphs explaining their works, politics, and major ideas. Entries on Hobbes, Locke, and Hume, as well as on...
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Geography: South America Quiz

For Students 6th - 8th
Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over the geography of South America, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.
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Other

Teaching About Religion: Jewish Worldview

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief survey/examination of the major Jewish beliefs and tenets. It is divided into categories such as "Nature & Deity", "Conception of Time" and more.
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Other

Teaching About Religion: Hindu Worldview

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief survey/examination of the major Hindu beliefs and tenets. It is divided into categories such as "Nature & Deity", "Conception of Time" and more.
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Other

Teaching About Religion: Worldview Sampler

For Students 9th - 10th
You can "compare" nine worldviews between such religions as Buddhism, Hinduism and other major world religions. You can also examine elements of a particular worldview of interest.
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Teachnology

Teachnology: Teacher Guide to Hanukkah

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Resource presents a vast assortment of activities and lesson plans for teaching Hanukkah.
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Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: Augustus Caesar and the Pax Romana

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a lecture about Augustus Caesar and the Pax Romana. The first part of the lecture is about his life and triumphs.
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Handout
Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: The Protestant Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
History Guide provides a lecture on the Protestant Reformation during the European Renaissance.
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Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Religious Data

For Students 9th - 10th
A huge collection of religious data sorted by countries around the world. Includes maps and data related to religious freedom, the religions practiced by citizens and more. You can search by country or region.
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Read Works

Read Works: How Did Pilgrim Children Live?

For Teachers 1st Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the typical lifestyle of a Pilgrim child. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Other

Understanding Hinduism: Gita

For Students 9th - 10th
A large page detailing Hindu teachings from the Gita. Includes an introduction to and information about the theme of Gita, as well as providing some readings from the Gita.
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Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: World Belief Systems

For Students 9th - 10th
A teacher-compiled site for students taking the high school Regents Examination in New York. Site offers exam preparation materials for nine world religions--animism, Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism,...