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Capaella University: Global Map of World Religions

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive world map depicting the areas of the world where specific religions are practiced. Clicking on a religion causes the map to show how the religion has spread from its beginning as well as a brief synopsis of the religion and...
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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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How Does Art Tell Stories?

For Students 3rd - 8th
This lesson plan--for social studies or an art class studying the culture of India--features great clip art examples, resources for teachers, and a glossary of vocabulary words.
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Bhagavadgita the Divine Teachings

For Students 9th - 10th
A page with links to information on the Bhagavad Gita. These links include a full translation, commentaries, a summary, and an essay outlining the seven main teachings of the book.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Indian History Sourcebook: Indian History Sourcebook

For Students 9th - 10th
An online sourcebook of Indian history, this site from Fordham University offers links to websites & direct documents relating to specific periods of Indian history. Scroll through table of contents & choose area of interest!
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Discovery Bangladesh: Bangladesh Religions

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the different religions of Bangladesh.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Indian Religion

For Students 2nd - 7th
Reference article provides an overview of the ancient religions of India, including information on Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.
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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Pantheism

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent, in-depth article from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy introducing the metaphysical beliefs and religious practices of pantheism. Pantheism is treated as both a philosophy and a religion. Author consider arguments and...
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Hinduwebsite: Belief in Soul

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the Hindu conception of the soul, which is known as Atman.
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University of California

Ucla: Manas: About India

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a robust site from UCLA with lots of information about Indian cultures, religions, social life and organization, history and politics. Don't expect a zillion pictures, but an in-depth look at the cultures and history.
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Grade 6 Social Studies: Spread of World Religions

For Teachers 6th - 7th
This instructional task asks young scholars to explain the impact that religion had on cultural diffusion in the Eastern Hemisphere. It contains a set of authentic source documents. Students engage with the sources to build their...
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Virtual Bangladesh

Virtual Bangladesh: Religion

For Students 9th - 10th
This Virtual Bangladesh site discusses the major religions present in Bangladesh.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Religions of the World

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explains what religion is, the different categories of world religions, and the major religions within each. Some facts are given about each religion, including its origin, where the name comes from, what its followers are called, and...
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: World Religions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explains the basic tenets of 5 major world religions.

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