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Anglo-Saxon Period: An Introduction

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers read information about Anglo-Saxon rulers and literary techniques, then complete a worksheet to help them review. Students take notes about the oral tradition, Anglo-Saxon literary terms, and Anglo-Saxon poetry. High...
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European Exploration

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders analyze key European explorers and focus on where and why they explored. They research who sponsored the explorers as well as the accomplishments of the explorers. They discuss the lasting effects of the expeditions in...
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Opera

For Students 5th - 9th
In this history of opera activity, students explore and research what an opera is and then answer four questions regarding the history of opera in complete sentences.
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What is Opera?

For Students 8th
In this opera activity, 8th graders read about the history and evolution of opera as a type of theatre. They answer 4 questions based on the reading using complete sentences.
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Worksheet
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The Jamestown Colony

For Students 3rd - 5th
For this Jamestown Colony worksheet, students read a 2 page article on the colony, answer 3 questions with multiple choice answers, fill in 5 blanks to complete 5 facts and determine if 3 statements are true or false.
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Germany : 1500-present

For Teachers 6th - 9th
In this German history study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the history of Germany from 1500 to the present.
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Germany : 1500-present

For Teachers 7th - 11th
In this German history study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the history of Germany from 1500 to the present and fill in the blanks with the appropriate words. Students also respond to 22 short answer...
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Africa 1500-present: The Big Picture

For Teachers 7th - 9th
In this African history study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the history of Africa from 1500 to the present.
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Scientific Revolution

For Teachers 7th - 12th
In this scientific revolution study guide worksheet, students respond to 14 short answer questions. The questions correlate to assigned readings in a textbook.
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Breaking News! Hopi-Spanish Relations

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore early contact between the Hopi and Spaniards. In this social studies lesson, students research the establishment of Spanish missions on Hopi lands and the influences of the Spanish on Hopi culture. Students write a news...
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The Story of St. Valentine

For Students 4th - 5th
For this reading comprehension worksheet, learners read the story about St. Valentine. Students then answer 9 reading comprehension and grammar questions about the text.
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John Calvin

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this John Calvin study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to Calvinism and then respond to 3 reflection questions.
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Religions and Mentors: Making Cultural Comparisons

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars 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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Called By God

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students determine that each student is uniquely called by God to become a saint in the world. They observe that the Saints give us a model by which they followed Christ in this world. They realize that God's voice calls to them in...
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Belief Systems Along the Silk Roads

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students reflect on similarities and differences among belief systems. Using excerpts of translated religious texts, they organize these quotations into broad themes. The quotations will be posted on a Silk Roads map as reminders of how...
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Spread of Christianity and Dioceses of Istria

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the history of the spread of Christianity in the area of Venice, Italy and the Gulf of Trieste. It includes links that go to more information.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs: Recovering the Material World of the Early Christians

For Students 9th - 10th
A scholarly article in which the author discusses the recent archaeological discoveries that have allowed us to construct a picture of the world of the early Christians. These findings include ancient manuscripts, ancient inscriptions...
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Christianity

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the Christian religion, the province of Judea, the story of Jesus, belief system, persecution by the Romans, the spread of Christianity, and the different Christian sects that have evolved.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Geographic Spread and Development of Christianity (Lesson Plans)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Find two lesson plans designed to accompany the PBS documentary "Peter and Paul and the Christian Revolution" that are particularly well suited to the study of the spread of Christianity. Students will research Christianity, Judaism, and...
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St. Mark Foundation: Spread of Christianity to Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a timeline involving the spread of Christianity in Egypt.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs: Chronology of Early Christianity

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed timeline on the early history of the religion from the time of Julius Caesar (44 B.C.E.) to 327 C.E. and the death of Constantine.
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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 students 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 understanding...
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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...