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Guidelines for Governing: Utopia and The Prince

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore the power of the Church in government. In this literature lesson, students read Sir Thomas More's Utopia and Niccolo Machiavelli's The Prince. Students respond to questions regarding the works and discuss them.
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Roman Gods and Goddesses

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss Roman gods and goddess and give reasons the religion would be difficult to follow.  In this Roman gods and goddesses lesson, students read the Legend of Romulus and Remus and complete a chart on all of the gods and...
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India: Ten Minute Quiz

For Students 5th - 7th
In this India worksheet, students respond to 7 fill in the blank, 4 true or false, 8 short answer, 4 matching, and 2 multiple choice questions about the geography and culture of the country.
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Introduction to World Religions: Islam

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore religion by viewing a presentation in class. In this global culture lesson, 6th graders define the Islam religion and the stories that accompany it. Students read the story "Muhammad" by Demi and view an Internet...
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Introduction to World Religions - Christianity

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore Christianity. In this world religions lesson, 6th graders listen to a lecture about the attributes of the religion and then listen to and then conduct independent research on Christianity. Students also complete a...
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Belief Systems of the Silk Roads

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students review, compare, and contrast belief systems of the Silk Roads. They analyze primary texts of sacred and philosophical writings. Finally, students recognize the rich diversity of belief systems along the Silk Roads.
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Religions and Mentors: Making Cultural Comparisons

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare the Tirthankara of Jain religious stories and compare it to mentors who appear throughout Western stories. Studentsl create a narrative or a portrait in honor of a mentor of his or her own.
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Creating a Place of Contemplation Based on Hindu Temple Architecture

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students study the architecture and decoration of Hindu temples, compare them with, and apply them to, a place of contemplation they will design for themselves.
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Unit on Religion and Globalization

For Teachers 11th - 12th
For this religion lesson, students examine the role of religion and globalization. They discover the differences in attitudes toward globalization in different religions. They also examine how globalization has helped to spread religion.
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Angkor What? Angkor Wat!

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders examine Angkor Wat and its place in history. They visit websites, utilize maps, and complete interactive worksheets. Students investigate the local temple to discover its purpose.
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Diversity Under the Roof of the World

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Young scholars learn about Nepals many cultures, religions, and landscape. They compare a Nepal student to an American student and relate location, place, and culture of American and Nepals. They discuss reasons why they think there is...
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Breaking News English: 1 Million Greet Pope in Germany

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "1 Million Greet Pope in Germany," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Smart History

Smarthistory: Hinduism and Buddhism, an Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Smarthistory provides a discussion of the origins of Hinduism and Buddhism with emphasis on gods, worship, and teachings. With links to additional resources.
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Minneapolis Institute of Arts: World Religions in Art

For Students 9th - 10th
At World Religions in Art, the world's major religions--Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism--serve as lenses through which artistic production is examined in terms of its subject matter, sources of inspiration, meaning,...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Introduction to Buddhism

For Students 9th - 10th
Buddhism originated in what is today modern India, where it grew into an organized religion practiced by monks, nuns, and lay people. Read a brief history of this religion in this article.
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Khan Academy: Hinduism and the Practice of Faith

For Students 9th - 10th
Religion pervades many aspects of Hindu life and assumes many forms. Read about Hindu practices in this short essay and view a piece of artwork depicting a woman worshipping at an outdoor shrine.
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Pro Profs: World Religions Test

For Students 3rd - 8th
This test correlates with the 6th Grade Ohio Standards in Social Studies. The questions are centered around the 5 major world religions (Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism).
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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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British Library

British Library: Sacred Texts: Elements of the Abrahamic Faiths

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a uniquely creative multimedia wheel of the the many elements of the Abrahamic Faiths. The main topics on the wheel include ceremonies, worship, chronology, faith,& living. Additional sub-topics are included making this a...
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R Eonline: Homepage

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Website geared toward religious education in England. Contains teacher and student resources for various religions broken down by key stages as well as news about religious education.
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R Eonline: People of Faith

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Website providing an overview of six main faiths of England. Includes videos made by students discussing each religion as well as an option to email questions to people from each faith.
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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,...
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Hindu Website: An Essay on the Hindu Way of Life

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the reasons that Hinduism as a religion cannot be separated from Hinduism as a way of life. Understand Hindu belief and practice.
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Hinduwebsite: What Is the Correct Way of Life?

For Students 9th - 10th
A long article addressed to Hindus as a guide to how they are to live according to the teachings of Hinduism.

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