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Unitarian Universalist Association

For Students 9th - 10th
A wealth of information about Unitarian Universalism and resources for UU congregations are housed at this site. The history of the religion, its roots in the Judeo-Christian tradition, its principles, purposes, and bylaws, and answers...
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Article
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: The Importance of Muhammad Ali

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about the life and career of famous boxer Muhammad Ali while exploring his role in the civil rights movement. Also, discover his views on religion and politics and his legacy for being a positive...
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Powersource: Cherokee Stories

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Powersource gives links to many Cherokee myths, including the "Cycle of the Seasons" and "Rock House: Why the Sun Follows the Moon." These are both good examples of the Cherokee religious beliefs of creation.
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eBook
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Etruscan Kings of Rome: Etruscan Influence

For Students 9th - 10th
The Etruscans influenced not only the government of the Roman monarchy, but also the religious practices, and early architecture.
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Review of the Period of the Civil Wars

For Students 9th - 10th
This passage in the 1901 textbook of William Morey reviews the cultural changes in Rome up to the end of the Roman Republic.
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Handout
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Reign of Augustus: Age of Augustus

For Students 9th - 10th
This section of William Morey's 1901 textbook discusses the culture of Rome under Augustus' reign.
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University of Calgary

Univ. Of Calgary: Mishnah

For Students 9th - 10th
A great site! Provides a page from the Mishnah with explanation of various parts. Also discusses terminology, authorship, and significant dates.
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PBS

Pbs: Global Connections, the Middle East

For Students 9th - 10th
View a timeline of Middle Eastern history, explore events through themes, and make connections through the use of big-picture questions such as "What's the appeal of religious militancy?"
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University of Michigan

University of Michigan: Digital Library Production Service: The New Testa

For Students 9th - 10th
A useful site for finding occurrences of single words or phrases in The New Testament, as written in the Douay-Rheims Bible, which was revised in 1750. Gives chapter and verse in response and links to an online Bible.
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Other

How Does Art Tell Stories?

For Students 3rd - 8th
This lesson plan--for social studies or an art class studying the culture of India--features great clip art examples, resources for teachers, and a glossary of vocabulary words.
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Other

The Weekly South Dakotan: South Dakota History for 4th Grade

For Students 3rd - 8th
From the very beginning and through the twentieth century, this comprehensive collection of lessons will enrich students studying the history in between and the effects on South Dakota.
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Hanover College

Hanover College: The Council of Trent

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Hanover College provides researchers with the official documents promulgated by the Council of Trent.
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Lesson Plan
National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: America in Class: The Religious Roots of Abolition

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson that looks at the role of Christianity in the fight to abolish slavery in the United States.
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Handout
Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance

Religious Tolerance: Religious Society of Friends: Quaker History

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a broad overview of the Society of Friends. It provides their history, beliefs and practices. Has additional click-on links.
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Other

Ets: "The Summa Theologica" by St. Thomas Aquinas

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents the entire text by Aquinas in translation. It covers material from the explanation for the existence of God to treatises on law and justice.
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Curated OER

Bbc Religion: Baha'i: Baha'i Temple

For Students 9th - 10th
Baha'i temple.
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Curated OER

Bbc Religions: Buddhism: Head of Buddha

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Head of the Buddha.
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Curated OER

Bbc Religions: Buddhism: Four Noble Truths: Wheel of Dharma

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Representation of the wheel of dharma.
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Curated OER

Bbc Religions: Buddhism: Four Noble Truths: Standing Buddha

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Representation of the Buddha, standing.
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Rice University

Galileo Project: Tycho Brahe

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Rice University contains information about his life, his father, eduction, religion, nationality, scientific discipline, means of support, patronage, technical involvement, scientific societies, and a bibloigraphy on...
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Other

One World Magazine: Deserts

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the sands of the Arab world and the Sahara by reading personal accounts and histories about the people, religion, and culture of the region.
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Purdue University

Representations of Buddhism in Ondaatje's Anil's Ghost

For Students 9th - 10th
This scholarly text discusses Michael Ondaatje's "Anil's Ghost" as an examination of the complex relationship between religion, politics, and violence in Sri Lanka.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Kirgiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of the Kirgiz people of China. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.