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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

How Many Wives?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
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...
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Interactive
Curated OER

Use the Correct Present Tense Verb

For Students 4th - 5th
In this present tense verb worksheet, students complete a ten question on-line interactive quiz about present tense verbs. Students tell what verb correctly completes each sentence.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

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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Handout
Smart History

Smarthistory: Judaism, an Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Introductory historical summary of Judaism. Provides an explanation of the origins of the "children of Israel", Jewish law, and Jewish culture. With links to additional resources.
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Article
Judaism 101

Judaism 101: The Role of Women

For Students 9th - 10th
This article about the role of women in Judaism clears up some historical misconceptions that have been linked to women and Judaism over the years.
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Graphic
University of Calgary

University of Calgary: Varieties of Orthodox Judaism

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the motivations for forming the Orthodox movement. Lists issues which the Orthodox and other Jews view differently. Provides diagram of the different sects of Orthodox Judaism.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Judaism the Three Branches of Judaism

For Teachers 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the three branches of Judaism: Orthodox Judaism, Conservative Judaism, and Reform Judaism. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Unit Plan
Other

Introduction to Judaism

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Judaism and Monotheistic Morality

For Students 7th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about Judaism as a monotheistic religion. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Handout
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: The Holocaust: Timeline for the History of Judaism

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline of the history of Judaism.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Judaism, an Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Branches of Orthodox Judaism

For Students 9th - 10th
This Jewish Virtual Library site discusses different groups within Orthodox Judaism. Discusses each group's beliefs, especially in relation to Zionism.
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Article
Judaism 101

Judaism 101: Signs and Symbols of Judaism

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice listing and descriptions of the major symbols found in Judaism. Includes descriptions of the Mezuzah, Tzitzit and Tallit, and more.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Hasidic Judaism

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers detailed information on Hasidic Judaism, including a hyperlinked table of contents for easy site navigation.
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Handout
University of Calgary

University of Calgary: Reasons for Survival of Judaism Through Babylonian Exile

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides explanations as to "Reasons for Survival of Judaism through Babylonian Exile."
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Article
Judaism 101

Judaism 101: The Name of God

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains the significance of names in Jewish thought, the various names of God, why Jewish people don't fully write the name of God, and pronunciation of the name of God.
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Article
Judaism 101

Judaism 101: Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah and Confirmation

For Students 9th - 10th
This site does a nice job in explaining how the Bar & Bat Mitzvah have evolved. It also contains information on Jewish Confirmation, and includes many links to related topics.
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Article
Judaism 101

Judaism 101: Shabbat

For Students 9th - 10th
Great site. Discusses Shabbat as the most important holiday. Describes Jews' activities on Shabbat and provides Biblical excerpts about the Sabbath. Also lists forbidden activities.
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Article
Judaism 101

Judaism 101: Synagogues, Shuls and Temples

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the different terms for "synagogue," describing its function and organization. Also discusses The Temple.
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Handout
Judaism 101

Judaism 101: Sages and Scholars

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides brief biographies on a number of sages and scholars. Figures include Hillel, and Rabbis Akiba ben Joseph, Judah Ha-Nasi, and Maimonides.
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Article
Judaism 101

Judaism 101: Pesach: Passover

For Students 9th - 10th
Wonderful information about the meaning of Passover, how Jews prepare for the holiday, and the order and contents of the seder.
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Website
BBC

Bbc Religion and Ethics News: Judaism

For Students 9th - 10th
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), one of the world's most influential media outlets, collects news stories about Judaism at this site. Religion and Ethics News is updated daily and indexes a broad swath of up-to-the-minute...
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Judaism

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers detailed information on the religion and culture of Judaism. Includes table of contents for easy site navigation.
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Website
Other

The Place of Prophet Ibrahim, Christianity and Judaism

For Students 9th - 10th
This website briefly explains the role of the prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) in three religions: Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. Provides "basic information about him from the three perspectives" with quotes from the Qur'an, Bible, and...

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