Grade 8 Archive

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 | | ', '' ); ?>

Zarándok – Collection of 4 CDs of Sacred Music

Posted on December 10, 2011

“Szakály László és a Voice of Spirit. Most nem sietek (2008). Régóta vártuk már, hogy elkészüljön ez a zenei CD! Szakály Lászlóék dicsőítő zenekara már hosszú évek óta sok örömöt okozott nekünk, és szívünket valóban az Istenhez emelte. A CD … Continue reading →

Posted in English, 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, Interactive Resources, Resources, Teaching Tools | Tagged , , , CD, gospel-chorus, Hungary | | ', '' ); ?>

ISLAM Rel.LehrerInnen

Posted on December 10, 2011

This site is not exclusively dedicated to teaching solely about Islam, since it has sections targeting other fundamentals of Austrian education such as language, but a large portion of the site includes teaching materials about Islam.

Posted in 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, Other Language, Other Tools, Resources, Teaching Tools | Tagged Allah, Austria, calligraphy, Christians, Cocuk children, German, holidays, Islam, mekke (mecca), mosque, Muhammed, Muslims, prayer, Ramadan, Religious Education, religious freedom, songs | | ', '' ); ?>

Im Human, Too

Posted on December 10, 2011

This activity asks students to identify certain beliefs about “their group” that are offensive and then provide positive ways to handle encounters with such remarks. First, students need to identity what group they each belong to.

Posted in English, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Lesson Plans, Resources, Teaching Tools | Tagged beliefs, booklet, community, cultural differences, ethnicity, gender, race, religious affiliation, remarks, Teaching tolerance, United States, USA, viewpoints | | ', '' ); ?>

Enseignement Biblique et Interreligieux Romand

Posted on December 10, 2011

’Enbiro – biblical teaching and interrelgious Romand – is a publishing private non-profit. Specialized in the teaching of history and knowledge of religions, it has the primary mission of producing materials for the cantons fo Vaud, Freiburg, Valais, Jurg, and … 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, Interactive Resources, Other Tools, Resources, Teaching Tools | Tagged affiche, book, calendrier interreligieux, card deck, cards of work, CD-ROM, fiches de travail, handbook, illustrated didactic boards, illustrated map, jeu de cartes, livre, manuel, portfolio, post, poster., poster. Interreligious calendar, Suisse, Switzerland | | ', '' ); ?>

Exploring ultimate question

Posted on December 10, 2011

Staff at William Farr had been seeking for an inspirational way to introduce philosophy and religious ethics in RE. The key concept of meaning, purpose and truth in the revised programme of study provided timely inspiration. ‘We wanted to develop … Continue reading →

Posted in English, Grade 8, Interactive Resources, Other Tools, Resources, Teaching Tools | Tagged Christianity, deeper questions, different learners, different views, evil, good, Hinduism, Islam, learning strategies, no definitely answers, religious beliefs, UK, United Kingdom | | ', '' ); ?>

Meaningful ceremonies

Posted on December 10, 2011

This activity was used with pupils in key stage 3, year 8. Aims: o To deepen and broaden understanding of important religious, cultural and social traditions and ceremonies. o To identify and explore how personal family traditions and ceremonies may … Continue reading →

Posted in English, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Lesson Plans, Resources, Teaching Tools | Tagged cultural groups, family traditions, local gurdwara (Sikh temple), meanings, photographs, Religious ceremonies, religious practices, Sikh weddings, UK, United Kingdom, video | | ', '' ); ?>

Religion and Belief Systems in Asia

Posted on December 10, 2011

This website has a detailed lesson plan to teach about the different religions and belief systems in Asia. The website also includes links to worksheets students can use during this lesson. The worksheets include a blank map of Asia and … Continue reading →

Posted in English, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Lesson Plans, Other Tools, Resources, Teaching Tools | Tagged and Judaism, Asia, belief systems, Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, religions, Shamanism, Shinto, Taoism, United States of America, USA, Zoroastrianism | | ', '' ); ?>

National Qualifications Curriculum Support: Religious, Moral, and Philosophical Studies Morality in the Modern World: Hinduism

Posted on December 10, 2011

This packet gives an introduction to the history of Hinduism and the important texts within Hinduism. Each section in the packet discusses a certain ethical issue and how Hinduism views it, such as crime and punishment, gender stereotyping, globalization, international … Continue reading →

Posted in Curricula, English, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Resources | Tagged Bhagavadgit, Brahma, Brahman priests, Dharma, Divine, ethical structure, ethics, gender stereotyping, Hindu, Hinduism, justice, kama, Krishna, law, Learning Teaching Scotland, moksa, moral, peace, religion, Scotland, texts, Upanisad, Vedas, world view | | ', '' ); ?>

National Qualifications Curriculum Support: Religious, Moral, and Philosophical Studies Morality in the Modern World: Humanism

Posted on December 10, 2011

“This unit provides teachers of Religious and Moral Education in Scotland the opportunity to gain an insight into Humanism and its values. This publication describes and explains the Humanist approach to some specific moral issues. The discussions of each of … Continue reading →

Posted in Curricula, English, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Resources | Tagged democracy, equality, ethical, gender stereotyping, Human Rights, Humanism, Humanist view, integrity, liberty, medical ethics, principles, retribution, Scotland, social justice, values | | ', '' ); ?>