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Defining Culture

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders define the term culture and are exposed to a variety of cultures from around the world. They read books, play Native American games, develop a class book that examines their own culture and, after examining currencies from...
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Worksheet #22 Questions - Pilgrims at Plymouth

For Students 7th - 8th
In this pilgrims in Plymouth quiz activity, students test their knowledge on various related terms in ten fill in the blank questions.
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Introduction to the Graphic Novel Maus

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students begin reading the graphic novel "Maus". Using the Internet, they discover fundamental differences between Judaism and Christianity. Using excerpts from the novel, they identify animal metaphors used for nationalities and ethnic...
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A Community of Givers

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore charitable organizations. In this character development lesson, students read about children who have contributed to charitable organizations, research a variety of these organizations, plan a project, and prepare a...
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History of World Religions

For Teachers 1st
First graders listen to a variety of Noah's Ark, based on the story in the Old Testament. They hear another "flood story" for comparison.
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Faith At Home

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this Christianity practice worksheet, students draw 4 pictures of things people do to honor God. Students must read the prompts within the graphic organizer and draw their pictures in the blank boxes.
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Creating a New Media in the Arab World

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students explore the pros and cons of government-sponsored media into a war-torn country and determine whether the news will be considered information or propaganda.
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See the World

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders locate and write creatively about different places and their cultures. They identify the physical, economic, social, political and cultural characteristics of selected regions in the Eastern Hemisphere. Finally, 7th...
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Explore the World: Create-Your-Own-Artifact

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
Students examine the cultures of different countries other than their own. They select a country they are interested in and research their lifestyles. Using clay, they create a model of one aspect of the new culture of their focus. ...
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Japan

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students locate Japan's absolute and relative location on a globe and various maps. They describe Japan's various regions and islands and their system of education, customs and religion. They assess Japan's impact on our society.
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To Be Or Not To Be a State? That Is the Question

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders research Puerto Rico's culture, religion, language, government, etc. and identify differences and similarities with the United States. They participate in a debate about whether or not Puerto Rico should become a state.
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The Chosen

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore the subject of religion in the United States by identifying the different religions that Americans practice, by describing current religious controversies, and by discussing the role that religious leaders play in their...
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Ancient Greece

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders identify ancient Greek influences in the modern world. In this ancient Greece lesson, student research the government, religion, economy, inventions and contributions of Greece. Students participate in a debate about life...
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Indian Mathematical Achievements

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils explore how Indian culture and religion prompted Indian advancements in math and science. In this Indian culture lesson, students read "India's Work in Math" and conduct research regarding Indian mathematicians.
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Teaching Creation Myths

For Teachers K - 6th
Students examine various creation myths from around the world. They compare/contrast the myths, write their own creation stories, and present their myths to the class in the form of storytelling, role-playing, dance, or a puppet show.
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Unification of Italy and Germany

For Students 10th - 12th
In this online interactive world history worksheet, students answer 20 fill in the blank questions regarding the unification of Italy and Germany. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Salat: Prayer in Muslim Life

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students explore the Islamic faith and the definition of salat.  In this prayer lesson students differentiate between formal and personal Muslim prayer and reflect on the importance of rituals and traditions. 
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Buddhism: Match the Cards

For Students 5th - 7th
In this Buddhism belief activity, students cut out the symbol cards, mix them up, and use them to study important aspects of Buddhist religious beliefs.
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American Transcendentalism and Buddhism:

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers study American transcendentalism through readings of Emerson and Thoreau. They make cognitive connections to the similarities to Buddhism in these writings. The connection of the literary movement is explained in the art...
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Scholarship and Learning in Islam

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Young scholars study Islamic culture and watch a videos pertaining to it.  In this Islam lesson students answer vocabulary and worksheet questions about the videos that they viewed. 
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Mesoamerica

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students demonstrate knowledge of early Middle American civilizations. They study Mesoamerican i religions, governments, and achievements. They identify geographies of North and South America.
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The Hajj: Journey to Mecca

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners reflect on the importance of rituals in their own families. They examine the activities that are performed during the Hajj. Using other religions, they discover the diversity of other religious and cultural traditions. They...
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Christianity--Easter

For Students 7th - 9th
In this Easter bonnet worksheet, students participate in collecting a variety of items to create an Easter bonnet to wear. Students follow four directives and then decorate their bonnets.
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Buddhism-Nirvana Day: The Eightfold Path

For Students 6th - 8th
In this Eightfold Path worksheet, students consider Buddhist belief principles by completing the graphic organizer with practical examples of how the Path may be followed.

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