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NATARAJ: SHIVA AS LORD OF THE DANCE

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students read" the meaning of the Nataraj, explore the various aspects of Hinduism that the Nataraj symbolizes; examine the importance of the samsara, moksha, and consider the Nataraj one of the finest works of art anywhere in the world.
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UNDERSTANDING KARMA, DHARMA, AND SAMSARA

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine the Indian concepts of dharma, karma and samsara, see how violating one's dharma might lead to becoming an out-caste, and appreciate how these concepts undergird Indian life.
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Snow Treasure: Marie McSwigan

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students read and discuss Snow Treasure by Marie McSwigan.
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Peace in Palestine?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders imagine themselves to be one of the characters listed in the simulation handout imbedded in this plan. In character, and working in groups, 7th graders simulate a conversation that would be held around the table, in each...
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READING COMPREHENSION: KRISTALLNACHT

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the persecution of the Jews during Hitler's leadership of Germany in 1938.
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The Life of Buddha, relating his life to our own in modern times

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students do a variety of activities to become familiar with Buddha's life and relate it to their own.
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The Spirit of Islam

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students do six different lessons that have many activities which help them to gain an understanding of Islam and Muslim people and how people must work together to combat stereotyping.
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Muslims in Canada Today

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the Muslim presence in Canada to develop an understanding of the diversity within the Muslim faith community and the contributions Muslims make to society.
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Country: Afghanistan

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Young scholars conduct Internet research to discover the history, culture and religion of Afghanistan. They visit a student-created site that includes a quiz and word search.
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The State of Mormonism

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students investigate the history of Mormonism and how this religion has shaped Utah's identity. They explore various websites, answer discussion questions, take a virtual tour of the Mormon Trail, and read newspaper articles about...
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The Feast of Ramadan

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students explore origins of Islamic religion, the faith of Muslims, and examine traditions of the feast of Ramadan.
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East Asian Study Seminar

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research and experience the culture of Zen Buddhism. They engage the practice of meditation by practicing themselves in a variety of contexts with different cultural readings.
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A Survey of Ancient Religions

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars examine ancient religions of Confucianism and Buddhism. Pupils prepare a K-W-L chart, Venn Diagram and participate in think-pair-share activities. Classmates compare and contrast Confucianism and Buddhism. They explore...
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Religion Through Language Arts & History

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore the principal religions which are alive today: Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, and the Philosophies of the Chinese. They determine that there are scientific explanations for many of the subjects that...
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Social Studies: Ancient China

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine the contributions and influences of dynasties on Chinese history. They role-play as citizens during selected dynasties and write daily autobiographical entries. Students complete projects on the geography,...
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Islam

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine the history and growth of the religion of Islam. They copy the notes as the teacher writes an outline of text chapters on the board, compare and contrast Christianity with Islam, and participate in a class discussion.
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Global Literature: Nectar In A Sieve

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students write a persuasive essay explaining how religion and/or spirituality serves as both a guide and a source of conflict for both an individual and their culture. They develop a definition for the terms spiritual and religious...
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Contemporary Afghanistan

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars research the situational dynamics that have resulted in a civil war. In small groups, they research the geography and culture of Afghanistan. Groups analyze the political and cultural impact on people living in...
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United We Stand

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners study Muslim wedding celebrations. They explore Muslim culture and wedding celebrations around the world. Students discuss vows, symbols, and traditions. They create wedding costumes and reenact part of a wedding ceremony.
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A Statistical Look at Jewish History

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students complete their examination over the Jewish Diaspora. Using population figures, they discover the importance of percentages in exploring trends. They use their own ethnic group and determine how it is represented in the United...
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Islamic Art

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars examine the various forms of Islamic Art. Using the art, they identify the basic elements and research its history and style of calligraphy. They create a piece of art based on information they collected and demonstrate...
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Scholarship and Learning in Islam

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explain what a madrasah represents in Islam. Using the Muslim world as an example, they identify and describe two or more centers of learning. They explain the contributions that Muslims have made to science and math and...
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The Middle-East; Water and Life

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders examine the physical and cultural impressions made by water in the Middle East, as well as their own lives, through exercises in reading, writing, geography and art. They explore how water as an economic good drives...
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The Rise of Islam

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students read their textooks and discuss in groups the background of Muhammad answering oral questions and studying and identifying Mecca on the map. They work in groups to read handouts on "Early Revelations of Muhammad" to present...

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