Grades Archive
Unit Two: Tolerance and Respect for Dignity
The theme of this unit is tolerance and respect for dignity and identity within the peace education framework with an emphasis on identities and common human dignities. It thus explores notions of identity in its different contexts. Learning objectives include … Continue reading
Mixitup Activity Booklet-early grades
The Fall 2005 activity booklet contains different activities for students to learn about different topics related to tolerance, such as diversity, stereotypes, respect, and encouraging interactions with other students. The lesson plans included in this book are for various activities: … Continue reading
Booklet: Making Friends,Being Friends
The Spring 2006 activity booklet contains lesson plans that illustrate to teachers how the themes in the Mix It Up program can be incorporated into certain discussions, events, and holiday celebrations. The lesson plans in this booklet are for activities … Continue reading
Respecting Each Other
For children to understand and develop their concept of respect in practical manner.
Religious and moral education, Scotland
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
Hip Hop Artists, My Traditions
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.
Gallup Coexist Index 2009
The Gallup Coexist Index 2009: A Global Study of Interfaith Relations report offers an in-depth analysis of perceptions and attitudes about various religions, with a special focus on Islam in France, Germany and the UK. It also includes interesting data … Continue reading
Classroom Diversity
This is a description of an icebreaker, especially for very young children. It also offers a way of integrating migrants into the educational system, and enabling young children to know more about their classmates and their cultures
Food, Faith and Community
The Shap Working Party on Education in Religions annual journal World Religions in Education's 2009 topic is Food, Faith and Community. This new e-journal includes a wide variety of free articles for teachers and others interested in learning more about … Continue reading
Experience Map
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