Grade 5 Archive

Lemons Activity

Posted on November 17, 2013

The objective of this activity developed by Interfaith Explorers is about understanding similarities, differences and valuing uniqueness. Remember to bring lemons!

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The interactive online resource, Difference Differently, launched by Together for Humanity, helps students and teachers explore the challenges and opportunities created by diversity. It provides 14 online modules in English, History, Geography and Civics and Citizenship for students in Years 3 … Continue reading →

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One Nation, Many Beliefs

Posted on March 8, 2013

A new Teaching Tolerance lesson for 3-5 graders available now. The lesson is an opportunity for students to learn about many belief systems and consider the benefits of religious freedom. Click here for more information>>

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Faithmakesadifference

Posted on October 24, 2012

The website contains guidelines on the teaching of religious education in a multi-faith city. It is complemented by schemes of work, lesson plans and teaching resources, including films, interactive games etc.

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Teaching for Tolerance

Posted on April 29, 2012

The Oslo Coalition on Freedom of Religion or Belief has developed these tools that promote reflection around attitudes and tolerance. The tools are created with the purpose to prepare students to have an open mind in the dialogs that they … Continue reading →

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Religious Education Curriculum for 2011-12: World Religions

Posted on March 17, 2012

Unitarian Universalist announces Religious Education Curriculum for 2011-12: World Religions.

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2012 Interfaith Calendar

Posted on February 23, 2012

The Huffington Post’s Religion section presents an interfaith, inclusive religious calendar, –along with photos — for nine major world religions: Baha’i, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism, Islam, Paganism, Shinto and Sikhism.

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Access Islam

Posted on December 10, 2011

This website provides ten expert-developed, media-rich lesson plans for teaching students in grades 4-8 about Islamic holidays, traditions and cultures. The multimedia is taken from the award-winning PBS series ‘Religions and Ethics Newsweekly’ and provides an effective and thorough introduction … Continue reading →

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Three Faiths: Judaism, Christianity, Islam

Posted on December 10, 2011

This website gives an overview of the many activities by the New York Public Library that provide artistic, religious, educational and other aspects of the three Abrahamic faiths: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

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Agreed Syllabi for Religious Education

Posted on December 10, 2011

This publication of the Brent Council offers guidance on education about religions/religious education at the Foundation stage (ages 3-5), as well as programmes of study for Key Stages 1-4 (ages 5-16). Following National curriculum standards, they clarify the types of … Continue reading →

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