Teaching Tools Archive
Share My Lesson
Share My Lesson is a place where educators can come together to create and share their very best teaching resources. Developed by teachers for teachers, this free platform gives access to high-quality teaching resources and provides an online community where … Continue reading
Small Planet BIG QUESTIONS
The 9 Wisdom traditions game created by World Religions Project is now available. It can be played on smartphones and tablets and is a great way to learn more about our own traditions (whether it be Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, … Continue reading
Uncommon Ground
It’s the start of a new semester, a great time to remind your students to appreciate difference. Promote the value of cross-cultural relationships in your classes this year. This article from Teaching Tolerance on how friendships develops across these differences. … Continue reading
Lemons Activity
The objective of this activity developed by Interfaith Explorers is about understanding similarities, differences and valuing uniqueness. Remember to bring lemons!
Conversation Kits by Project Interfaith
Project Interfaith’s Conversation Kits include all the materials necessary to help you successfully organize your very own interfaith program. The objective of a Speed Dialogue is to facilitate open, respectful conversations about religion, spirituality, belief, culture, stereotypes, and identity. The … Continue reading
ARDA – The Learning Center
New resources to enhance teaching and learning about religion. Learning modules, lesson plans, syllabi, and videos are available for free.
Poetry Encourages Self-Expression
Poetry is a way for students to explore topics they might not otherwise talk about. It’s also a powerful tool for social justice. Write about something you hate without naming the thing you hate or using the word “hate.” Write … Continue reading
Toolkit for “Uncommon Ground”
This Teaching Tolerance toolkit accompanies the article “Uncommon Ground,” and provides a classroom activity to celebrate diversity and build common ground by making personal story quilts. The toolkit can also be used for inspiration in the classroom making use of … Continue reading
Two Worlds, One School
Building cultural awareness and harmony requires respect, open communication and the ability to compromise. Administrators at an Ohio school district with a large Amish population mastered these skills. The effort put parents at ease and allowed students to build cross-cultural … Continue reading
A gift from Tanenbaum on its 20th anniversary
The Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding has in relation to its 20th anniversary published this poster elaborating in short texts and pictures the religious progress and prejudice over the last 20 years>>