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World Religion Word Search

For Students 5th - 7th
Although this world religion word search offers little academic value, it includes several lesser-known belief systems (including Rastafarianism, Zoroastrianism, and Baha'i), some of which are difficult for learners to spell. In that...
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Great Religions of China

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners describe the belief and practices of the three major religions of China. Using primary source documents, they compare and contrast the three religions and present their findings to the class in the form on a PowerPoint...
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Japanese Haiku and the American Experience

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders research the history to Haiku Poetry. They read classical haiku to comprehend their special sensibility and form. Students encounter the Buddhist philosophical background of this poetry and its roots. They write original...
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Chinese Philosophies

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare Confucianism and Daoism. In this Chinese culture lesson, students listen to a lecture comparing the religious philosophies and take a quiz at the end of the lesson.
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Wushu Were Here

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Young scholars create a fan-shaped story screen that explains 4 major points surrounding various facts, myths, expressions, or story elements in Chinese history, culture and/or literature.
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Virtual Field Trip of Japan

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore Japan and Japanese culture via GoogleEarth and United Streaming Video. This lesson plan is intended for a middle-level social studies class and includes a wonderful lesson plan extension idea and a video explaining...
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The World's Most Practiced Religions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the five major religions of the world. In groups, they identify the belief system of each and research their history. They discover the various holidays and traditions of the religions. They present their findings to...
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The Golden Rule of Reciprocity

For Teachers K - 5th
Students explore The Golden Rule of Reciprocity from various religions. In this religious beliefs lesson, students examine various religious quotes and summarize the idea of The Golden Rule in a sentence.
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Tai Chi

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students explore the concept of yin and yang. In this Tai Chi lesson plan, students create a working definition of yin and yang as they read about its role in Eastern philosophy. Students also discuss the relationship between opposites.
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Cambodian New Year

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students compare and contrast the New Year celebration in Cambodia to the celebration in the United States. They mathematically determine the amount of beans added to the "mountain" during the three day celebration.
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COLORFUL LAYERS AND DECORATIVE PATTERNS

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils view and discuss the work of Trudy Kraft and then create a batik project based on her ideas of pattern and depth of overlapping color in a transparent medium.
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Religions of the World

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore the part that religion plays in a culture. They explore how many different religions there are in the world and where they're located.
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Bodhidharma/Daruma Doll Lesson Plan

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students study Japanese Daruma dolls and the Legend of Bodhidharma. They create their own Daruma Dolls.
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Sacred Art

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view a PowerPoint about Tibetan monks to help them explain the culture's world views, myths and religious beliefs. They investigate Navajo sand paintings and compare how they are similar to the Tibetan monks' artwork.
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Journey to Tibet

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create "Culturegrams" from the library and travel guides provided during class. They use the library and PC lab during study hall to work on a PowerPoint presentation and show the PowerPoint to the class to describe your trip.
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World Religion At A Glance

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders research and assigned religion and fill out information they gather on their "Special Assingment Instruction Sheet." They create a sample brochure about the religion they researched, edit the brochure with another student...
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Australia's Religious Diversity

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students identify major world religions and forms of spirituality and recognise the religious diversity of communities in Australia. They brainstorm for the definition of religion. Students brainstorm to come up with a list of religions.
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Feudal Japan and the Samurai

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students study the similarities of Feudal Japan and Europe. They show the feudal society of Japan, recognize the role of the samurai and identify the code of bushido.
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Fall and Winter Religious Celebrations

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners discover the unique beliefs and celebrations of the five major religions in the world. In groups, they discuss the terms associated with each religion and are read books about their celebrations. They create their own dharma...
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How Have World Religions Shaped Who I Am Today?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss the different religions that make up the world today. They complete an interest inventory about their belief systems and the influence it has had on their lives. In groups of two, then four, then eight they discuss...
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Japan

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Japan activity, learners read a 2 page article on Japan, answer 3 facts about Japan with multiple choice answers, fill in 4 blanks in 4 statements and answer two statements as true or false.
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India History: The Big Picture

For Teachers 8th - 12th
In this India history study guide worksheet, learners read a brief overview pertaining to the history of India from about 1500 to the present.
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Religions of the World

For Students 6th - 10th
In this world religions map worksheet, students note the 12 regions of the world and the religious beliefs practiced by the majority of people in those regions.
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Understanding Religious Clothing

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students explore the concept of religious clothing. In this Teaching Tolerance lesson, students examine misconceptions and stereotypes regarding religious clothing as they read selected articles and discuss their impressions.

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