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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The History of Religion

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students learn about the two main types of religions.  In this religion lesson, students define religion and learn about early religion as well as religion in the west.  Students define animism, polytheism, pantheism, monotheism,...
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eBook
Other

Bertrand Russell Society: Bertrand Russell's Writings

For Students 9th - 10th
Lists several dozen links to hypertext versions of Russell's writings on the Internet. Most of these writings represent his social and metaphysical philosophy, not logic.
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Article
PBS

Pbs: God in America: People and Ideas: Robert Ingersoll

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information on Robert Ingersoll, called the "Great Agnostic," who introduced a philosophy that developed into modern day secularism. Scroll down to his section.
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Handout
Victorian Web

Brown University: Victorian Web: Religion: Agnosticism

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the origins of the terms agnostic and agnosticism.
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Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Idealism

For Students 9th - 10th
This scholarly encyclopedia defines idealism and describes key elements of idealistic thought. Included are Platonism, nominalism, agnosticism, and Kantian philosophy. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference...