Learning and Teaching Materials Archive

Fundamentals of Buddhism

Posted on December 10, 2011

The website provides information on Buddhist teaching and covers for example the life of Buddha, the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, Karma, rebirth, dependent origination, the three universal characteristics and the five aggregates.

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Holocaust

Posted on December 10, 2011

Materials developed by Jewish Museum Educators can be used to supplement and enhance class' ongoing studies in history, art, and literacy.

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Places of worship

Posted on December 10, 2011

The website offers series of resources looking at places of worship and how their buildings may be linked to what goes on inside.

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Encyclopedia of Shinto

Posted on December 10, 2011

This website provides a comprehensive dictionary of Shinto, a Japanese religion, in English and some other foreign languages. It offers not only articles but also pictures and short videos.

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Recommandation CM/Rec(2008)12 du Comité des Ministres aux Etats membres sur la dimension des religions et des convictions non religieuses dans léducation interculturelle

Posted on December 10, 2011

La préparation par le Conseil de l'Europe de cette Recommandation est un long processus. Celui-ci s'est déroulé sous forme de groupe de projet, commissions de travail, réunions d'experts, conférence à Oslo exprimant la volonté d'un dialogue interculturel et interreligieux, suivi … Continue reading →

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Unit Two: Tolerance and Respect for Dignity

Posted on December 10, 2011

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 →

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ABC – Teaching Human Rights: Practical activities for primary and secondary schools

Posted on December 10, 2011

Item # 4 at this location, ABC: Teaching Human Rights aims to serve as a user-friendly tool for human rights education and a multi-coloured umbrella covering a number of basic human rights areas. It offers practical advice to teachers and … Continue reading →

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Connecting Cultures Lesson Plans

Posted on December 10, 2011

Connecting Cultures is an innovative annual event that brings young people together from around the world into the deserts of Arabia. The young people have to communicate and work as a team to overcome problems and undertake a desert journey. … Continue reading →

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Religion in Public Schools

Posted on December 10, 2011

One of the most controversial religion-state issues in the United States is the issue of religion in public schools because of the perceptions of the First Amendment. In this lesson, students will focus on on this issue. By doing research … Continue reading →

Posted in English, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Lesson Plans, Resources, Teaching Tools | Tagged First Amendment, public schools, religion, United States | | ', '' ); ?>

Homepage of Different Religions in Hungary

Posted on December 10, 2011

The website contains homepages of different religions in Hungary. Detailed information in the area of teaching about religions and beliefs.

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, Other Tools, Resources, Teaching Tools | Tagged Baptists, Catholics, Christian Adventists, Evangelical Pentecostals, Evangelicals, Hungary, Islam, Jehovah Witnesses., Jews, Orthodox Catholics, Reformed | | ', '' ); ?>