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PPT
Curated OER

The Last Days of Jesus

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Attention Sunday School teachers! This resource is perfect for describing the last days of Jesus, and touches upon Palm Sunday, the Last Supper, the Crucifixion, Ascension and Good Friday. Note: This resource is not intended for public...
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Unit Plan
Curated OER

The Basis for Our Moral Code (Judaism and Christianity)

For Teachers 6th
Students consider the history and significance of the Judao-Christian culture through this nine lesson unit. Scenes from the Old and New Testaments are reenacted as students unearth some of the foundations of our Western Culture.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

We Are People of the Cross

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the cross as a symbol of redemption and of the Trinity. They become aware of Jesus' crucifixion and the history of the crucifix.
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Handout
CGFA

Carol Gerten Fine Arts: Duccio Di Buoninsegna

For Students 9th - 10th
This presentation provides a list of Duccio di Buoninsegna's work (complete with pictures), as well as a brief biography.
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Website
Other

The Meaning of Easter

For Students 9th - 10th
A great review of the importance of Easter to the Christian religion. You also get a brief life summary of Jesus, Jesus' last words and events, a timeline of Jesus' final week and more.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: William Edmondson

For Students 9th - 10th
William Edmondson is profiled at this site in a format that begins with a biographical sketch of his life. His works are then listed by appearance in the museum's database. Each work is presented in thumbnail format with brief...
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Handout
Other

Web Bible Encyclopedia: Pontius Pilate

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a look at the role that Pilate played in the crucifixion of Jesus.
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Website
PBS

Pbs Frontline: From Jesus to Christ

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS FRONTLINE explores the life of Jesus and the rise of Christianity. Drawing upon new and sometimes controversial historical evidence and interviews with the nation's leading New Testament scholars, the website challenges familiar...
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Handout
Luminarium

Luminarium: William Langland (Ca. 1330 1387)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site includes a brief biography of William Langland, the texts of Piers Plowman, an illumination, and a brief collection of articles and essays.
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Handout
CGFA

Carol Gerten Fine Arts: Jan Van Eyck

For Students 9th - 10th
This online gallery contains copies of many van Eyck paintings. Also includes a link to view his biography. A good source for reports and papers.
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Handout
Other

The Legacy Project: Marc Chagall

For Students 9th - 10th
The biographical sketch provided on Marc Chagall at this site is complete with detailed information and bibliographical references. A link is provided to a picture of his famous work, White Crucifixion.
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Website
Other

Personal Site: On What Day Was Jesus Crucified?

For Students 9th - 10th
A chronology of events surrounding the crucifiction and ressurrection of Jesus in order to figure out on what day he was killed. Very thorough.
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Website
Other

Msc: Dichotomy in the Piers Plowman Character

For Students 9th - 10th
This essay, written by a college student, examines the political climate during which "Piers Plowman" was written. Primary and secondary support, along with a Works Cited listing.
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Primary
Harvard University

Harvard University: Geoffrey Chaucer Page: William Langland "Piers Plowman"

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides the text to William Langland's "Piers Plowman".
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Handout
Luther Seminary

Bible Tutor: Mary Magdalene

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Bible Tutor provides a brief overview of Mary Magdalene with biblical references to the information we know about her life. Links are also provided for additional information on related people.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Pontius Pilate

For Students 9th - 10th
This open-source encyclopedic site gives some information on his governorship of Judea and his involvement with the crucifixion of Jesus.
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Handout
Other

The Cross of Jesus Christ

For Students 9th - 10th
A site from an ecumenical Christian community that collects the writings of early church fathers on the cross of Jesus, along with meditations and hymns on the same subject.
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Handout
Other

Daily Bible Study: Pontius Pilate

For Students 9th - 10th
Daily Bible Study offers a biography of Pontius Pilate, the sixth Roman governor of Judea. Focuses mainly on his dealings with Jesus, whom he eventually condemned to die.
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Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Good Friday

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives the theological significance, history and liturgical practices of this major Christian feast. Includes links to related information. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed...
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Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Devotion to the Passion of Jesus Christ

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the traditional Catholic devotion to the Passion of Jesus Christ, which is celebrated in solemnity on Good Friday. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context...
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Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Passion of Jesus Christ in the Four Gospels

For Students 9th - 10th
Reviews the account of Jesus' suffering and death (which Catholics observe on Good Friday), from the perspective of each of the four Gospels. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be...
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Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Way of the Cross

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains a traditional Catholic devotional - the Way or Stations of the Cross - one way the faithful remember what happened to Jesus on Good Friday. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should...
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Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Dissecting the Sermon on the Mount

For Students 9th - 10th
Two part analysis of The Sermon on the Mount. Very indepth and intellectual information given. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated...