English Archive

Peace Be Upon You

Posted on December 10, 2011

This classroom activity explores the issue of the separation of church and state and the issue of religious tolerance. The separation of church and state has been a controversial issue in the U.S., and this activity enables teachers to engage … Continue reading →

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Religion, Culture, and Diversity

Posted on December 10, 2011

"Background. Overview: Diversity and pluralism are hallmarks of our society. The plethora of traditions and values that share our continent are bound both to conflict with, and to enrich, one other. Each new group of immigrants challenges the mainstream to … Continue reading →

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Religion for Schools

Posted on December 10, 2011

This website, from The Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict, aims to provide schools with information abut various religions. It holds basic information about each of the religions selected as well as resources for teachers

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Supreme Court Decisions on Freedom of Religion

Posted on December 10, 2011

These lesson plans are the result of the work of the teachers who have attended the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshop. CEC is a consortium of teacher from 14 western states dedicated to improving the quality of education in the … Continue reading →

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Religion and Ethics Lesson Plans

Posted on December 10, 2011

RELIGION & ETHICS NEWSWEEKLY’s lesson plans introduce students to today’s most important religious and moral issues. Using selected stories, online video, and other resources from the R&E Web site, these lessons address a broad range of current events from bioethics … Continue reading →

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Civic Education – Character and Citizenship Education: A Class Citizenship Tree for Elementary Students

Posted on December 10, 2011

An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan on character and citizenship education. The Purpose is to present to elementary students the characteristics that define a socially healthy citizen. This lesson requires a list of equipment that is to be found on … Continue reading →

Posted in English, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Lesson Plans, Resources, Teaching Tools | Tagged Birmingham, Citizenship, civic responsibility, education, elementary students, lesson plan, media literacy, public service, social health, teacher, United States, USA | | ', '' ); ?>

Teaching Tolerance

Posted on December 10, 2011

This site has various materials for teaching about tolerance. Under the “Classroom Activities” section, activities are listed for students to engage with one another in the classroom and at school while promoting tolerance and understanding.In the “Kits and Handbooks” section, … Continue reading →

Posted in English, Games, Grade 1, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade K, Lesson Plans, Other Tools, Resources, Teaching Tools | Tagged bullying, civil rights, gender, group identity, injustice, justice, prejudice, race, stereotypes, tolerance., United States of America, USA | | ', '' ); ?>

Religious Fundamentalism Internal Assessment Resource

Posted on December 10, 2011

This document provides a lesson plan and assessment resource for teachers when teaching about religious fundamentalism in relation to social studies. By religious fundamentalism, this lesson refers to the anti-modernist movements of some religions.

Posted in English, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 9, Lesson Plans, Other Tools, Resources, Teaching Tools | Tagged beliefs, Church, ethics, fundamentalist movements, intelligent design, Islamic revolution, justice, New Zealand, religious fundamentalism, resources, value system, values | | ', '' ); ?>

ABCs of Religion in Schools

Posted on December 10, 2011

This activity encourages teachers to teach students about world religions as an integrated part of academic life. The activity stresses maintaining neutrality, keeping the class academic, teaching about the faiths behind certain holidays, and focusing on respect inquiry.

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Celebrating Connections

Posted on December 10, 2011

This activity has students look at various religious traditions and celebrations to find common understanding and differences among them. This activity will involve three classroom periods and also some homework for the students. The class will be divided into groups … Continue reading →

Posted in English, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Lesson Plans, Other Tools, Resources, Teaching Tools | Tagged celebrations, differences, religion, religious holidays, symbols, traditions, United States, USA | | ', '' ); ?>