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Reformation Wordsearch

For Students 6th - 10th
In this Reformation word search instructional activity, students locate and circle 14 significant names and terms pertaining to this event in world history. A word bank is provided.
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Sikhism - The Birthday of Guru Nanak, The Punjabi Language

For Students 7th - 9th
In this word and number recognition worksheet, students practice their comprehension of the Punjabi Language by speaking and writing its first ten numbers.
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Judaism - Hanukkah, Dreidel Game

For Students 7th - 9th
For this Dreidel game worksheet, students enjoy learning about the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah by playing a Dreidel game. Students also develop a better understanding of Judaism by practicing Hebrew letters and words.
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An Ordinary Day Learning Game About Life as a Muslim Child

For Students 4th - 6th
In this learning game instructional activity, student participate in a game in which they learn about the day-to-day life of a Muslim child. They play the game on a board game that is copied and laminated by the teacher.
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The Rise of Islam

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students read their textooks and discuss in groups the background of Muhammad answering oral questions and studying and identifying Mecca on the map. They work in groups to read handouts on "Early Revelations of Muhammad" to present...
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The Five Pillars of Islam

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students work in groups to read and answer questions about the pillars of Islam, copying the worksheet and taking down notes in the appropriate column. They then share what they have learned in their original groups completing worksheets...
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Major Sects in Islam: The Sunni and the Shiites

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the two major sects of Islam. They discuss the Sunnis and Shiites. Students identify the two major sects of Islam and where they are dominant in the world. They analyze the beliefs of the Sunni and Shiites and discuss...
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How Have World Religions Shaped Who I Am Today?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers 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...
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Hiding Escape And Rescue

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students engage in a unit of literature study in order to focus upon the historical context of the holocaust. They read the literature in either whole works or partially depending on the teacher and answer the questions to measure...
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Jewish Diversity: Travels of Jewish Foods and Jewish Families

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students are introduced to Jewish history thorugh food and various ingredients. As a class, they read a passage from the Bible about the exodus from Egypt and answer discussion questions. They make traditional Jewish meals with their...
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Being an Insider/Outsider to Judaism

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students explore and analyze the history of Judaism with all its ups and downs throughout history as well as its traditions and cultures that have survived a lifetime of ridicule and controversy. They relate the feeling that the majority...
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Ray Frank on Gratitude and Repentance

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Pupils explore Ray Frank's biography and achievements in relation to expressing gratitude and repentance. They create a list of the things they are grateful for and what repentance means to them. After listening to a Talmudic story,...
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World Religion At A Glance

For Teachers 9th
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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Who Wears a Veil?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students define and give examples of visual stereotypes. They research how common misconceptions foster visual stereotypes about Muslim women. Students identify famous women and the significance of the veil in different cultures.
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Judaism

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students brainstorm what they know about Judaism, participate in question and answer session about Judaism and its relation to World War II with guest speaker of Jewish faith, and write journal responses about their feelings on...
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Country: Afghanistan

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Learners conduct Internet research to discover the history, culture and religion of Afghanistan. They visit a student-created site that includes a quiz and word search.
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Hinduism vs. Buddhism

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders create Venn diagrams showing the differences and similarities between the religions of Hinduism and Buddhism.
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Invitation to Religion

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students are introduced to the five major religions of the world: Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, Christianity and Hinduism. They research an important holiday from one of these religions and design an invitation to the celebration.
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NATARAJ: SHIVA AS LORD OF THE DANCE

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students read" the meaning of the Nataraj, explore the various aspects of Hinduism that the Nataraj symbolizes; examine the importance of the samsara, moksha, and consider the Nataraj one of the finest works of art anywhere in the world.
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UNDERSTANDING KARMA, DHARMA, AND SAMSARA

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners examine the Indian concepts of dharma, karma and samsara, see how violating one's dharma might lead to becoming an out-caste, and appreciate how these concepts undergird Indian life.
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Images of the Goddess in India

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students recognize several Indian goddesses, identify the symbols representing aspects of divinity in India, and appreciate how the goddess represents both creative and destructive forms of power.
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Anne Frank: Nuremberg Laws

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders research and discuss the Nuremberg Laws and their effect on the Jews during the Third Reich.
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Christmas Angels

For Students K - 1st
In this Christmas worksheet, students complete 4 short answer questions regarding the traditions of the Christmas holiday. Students are asked to reveal their personal interest in the holiday.
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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.