Learning and Teaching Materials Archive

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 | | ', '' ); ?>

Somebody Else’s Shoes

Posted on December 10, 2011

The aim of Somebody Else's Shoes is “to develop students’ ability to be able to access, express and record their own beliefs; to help students to understand their own beliefs within the context of the beliefs of others; to give … Continue reading →

Posted in English, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Lesson Plans, Resources, Teaching Tools | Tagged beliefs, critical thinking, discussion, drama, education about religion, education about religions, learning style, values, world religions | | ', '' ); ?>

REonline

Posted on December 10, 2011

Reonline is a portal site which provides information for all those working and interested in Religious Education in England. The site includes a great variety of both teacher and student resources.

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, Lesson Plans, Other Tools, Resources, Teaching Tools | Tagged education about religions, games, links, multimedia, portal site, student resources, teacher resources, texts | | ', '' ); ?>

Sacred texts

Posted on December 10, 2011

Sacred Texts is an interactive online learning environment which provides resources for learning about sacred texts of different religions.

Posted in English, Interactive Resources, Resources, Teaching Tools | Tagged education about religion, Religious Education, sacred, sacred stories, sacred texts, world religions | | ', '' ); ?>

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."

Posted in English, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Lesson Plans, Resources, Teaching Tools | Tagged Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Religious Education, world religions | | ', '' ); ?>

Booklet: Making Friends,Being Friends

Posted on December 10, 2011

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 →

Posted in English, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade K, Lesson Plans, Resources, Teaching Tools, Tool Boxes | Tagged diversity, early grades, friendship, gender, interaction, Mix It Up Activity Booklet, respect, Southern Poverty Law Center, stereotypes, tolerance., United States, USA | | ', '' ); ?>

Respecting Each Other

Posted on December 10, 2011

For children to understand and develop their concept of respect in practical manner.

Posted in Curricula, English, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade K, Resources | Tagged communication, respect, understanding | | ', '' ); ?>

Gallup Coexist Index 2009

Posted on December 10, 2011

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 →

Posted in English, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Other Tools, Resources, Teaching Tools | Tagged attitudes, Coexist, France, Gallup, Germany, interfaith, Islam, perceptions, polls, religions, UK | | ', '' ); ?>

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 →

Posted in Curricula, 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 experience, identity, leadership, perception | | ', '' ); ?>