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Exploring the Spirit of Islam, Ramadan, and the Hajj
Ninth graders explore the different ways people celebrate their religions. In this Religion lesson plan, 9th graders examine the basics of Islam. Students create a handout on a specific topic about Islam.
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The Kaballah
In this online interactive philosophy activity, students respond to 8 short answer and essay questions about the practice of Kabbalah.
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Islamic Roots of Judaeo-Christian Culture
High schoolers discuss the stereotypes associated with the major religions of the world. Using primary sources, they summarize the information and role play various roles to the class. They participate in a debate between the different...
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World Religion At A Glance
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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How Have World Religions Shaped Who I Am Today?
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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Roman Gods and Goddesses
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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Superman: Modern Mythology
Students discuss what characteritics belong to a hero. They examine different mythological stories and identify the theme of each. They compare and contrast the origin of Superman to the mythological stories and report their findings to...
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Australia's Religious Diversity
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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Number the Stars
In this Language Arts activity, students read a quote from the book Number the Stars about Ellen's necklace. Students also read a description of the meaning of the Star of David.
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The Carter Center’s Work in Sub-Saharan Africa
Students explore the state of Sub-Saharan Africa. In this geography skills instructional activity, students examine the work of the Carter Center in Africa as they investigate the strengths and weaknesses of linguistic, tribal, and...
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The Ottoman Empire
Pupils compare the basic religious beliefs/and value systems of the three major religions that developed in the Middle East. Each group focuses on one of the religions, then reports to the rest of the class.
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Religions and Mentors: Making Cultural Comparisons
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
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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Multicultural Multimedia Holiday Project
Twelfth graders investigate a holiday of a major religion. They conduct research, develop a timeline of the origin of the holiday to the present, and create a Powerpoint presentation of their research.
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Requiem The Song of the Murdered Jewish People
Learners read poem The Song of the Murdered Jewish People, listen to Requiem based on poem, work on reading poem as music plays, discuss reasons for composer's musical choices, and investigate possibilities of performing a reading for an...
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Belief Systems of the Silk Roads
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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How Many Wives?
Students explore how religious texts are often used to establish cultural norms and rules of behavior. Through research and discussion, students explain how religious texts can be open to interpretation. Students can apply their research...
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: The Holocaust: Timeline for the History of Judaism
A timeline of the history of Judaism.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Jewish History From Biblical to Modern Times
Outlining the history of Judaism, find a broad collection of resources to enhance lessons and discussions.
Smart History
Smarthistory: Jewish History 1750 to Ww Ii
Overview of Jewish history from the Enlightenment to the Holocaust. Includes a discussion of the Reform and Orthodox movements, Hasidic Judaism, Zionism, and pogroms. With links to additional resources.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Judaism, an Introduction
Judaism is a monotheistic religion that emerged with the Israelites in the Eastern Mediterranean. This short introductory article discusses the history of Judaism, its sacred texts, and Jewish law.
Jewish Museum
Jewish Museum: The Dead Sea Scrolls: Mysteries of the Ancient World
View this special online exhibition showing at the Jewish Museum that explores the discovery of the ancient Dead Sea scrolls in 1947 providing much information "about the development of early Judaism and Christianity". The exhibit...
Other
Introduction to Judaism
Explore all aspects of Judaism by clicking on the subtopics or page numbers at the top of the page. Check your understanding by doing the Drop N Drag, Self Check, and Flash Card Activities as you learn about Judaism.
Other
Commission for Commemorating 350 Years of American Jewish History: Timeline of A
Explore a timeline of American Jewish History starting in the 1500's.