Grade 8 Archive

3 World Religions

Posted on December 10, 2011

"The flipchart begins by examining a few world religions. Students can make comparisons between them. The focus then shifts to three world religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam."

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These websites through PBS provides lesson plan ideas for teachers to incorporate into their classes about world religions.Topics covered in the Grades 8 to 12 activity ideas include an overall introduction to world religions, graphing data on different world religions, … Continue reading →

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Experience Map

Posted on December 10, 2011

In this exercise, students think about their lives, their identities and experiences that have been particularly meaningful in bringing them to who they are now, and in developing their interest in leadership. The exercise emphasizes “journey” and experiences over time, … Continue reading →

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Hip Hop Artists, My Traditions

Posted on December 10, 2011

Students will learn about stereotypes as well as how to identify and challenge their own biases. Students will also make connections to religion as an important aspect of identity and an influence within the realm of Hip-Hop.

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Religious and moral education, Scotland

Posted on December 10, 2011

Religious and moral education includes learning about Christianity and other world religions, and supports the development of beliefs and values. It also includes aspects of philosophical enquiry. These documents explains the experiences and outcomes for religious and moral education experienced … Continue reading →

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Teaching @ Tolerance Bursting Stereotypes

Posted on December 10, 2011

This website provides a lesson plan about tolerance modeled around the work and lessons of Martin Luther King, Jr. Five lesson plans are provided which each focus on a different message of tolerance. Each lesson plan covers a specific … Continue reading →

Posted in English, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Lesson Plans, Other Tools, Resources, Teaching Tools | Tagged Asian, assume, assumption, cultural, culture, fairness, generalize, Hispanic, homophobia, homosexual, judgment, Mexican, multicultural, Native Americans, opinion, prejudice, race, racism, self-esteem, stereotype, tolerance., understanding, United States of America, USA, violence | | ', '' ); ?>

Teaching about Religion

Posted on December 10, 2011

The web site is designed to assist teachers of middle grades and secondary level history and social science programs especially in the areas of teaching about religion in history, social studies, and religious studies. It aims to encourage students toward … Continue reading →

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Religious Education, Scotland

Posted on December 10, 2011

This publication, which is part of the 5–14 Teacher Support series, aims to support the teaching of religious education at the S1 and S2 stages in schools. It provides advice and resource materials to complement the 5–14 national guidelines Religious … Continue reading →