Resources Archive
Access Islam
This website provides ten expert-developed, media-rich lesson plans for teaching students in grades 4-8 about Islamic holidays, traditions and cultures. The multimedia is taken from the award-winning PBS series ‘Religions and Ethics Newsweekly’ and provides an effective and thorough introduction … Continue reading
We Can Work Together… Can You?
This online resource contains activities for all ages, looking at why working together is important, and linking working together on a small scale to large scale conflicts around the world. Perfect for exploring ideas about different cultures and beliefs. This … Continue reading
Children’s Book Study Guides: The Librarian of Basra and Alia’s Mission: Saving the Books of Iraq
This resource examines two books that offer an opportunity to open up positive discussion about the Iraq War with students. The Librarian of Basra by Jeanette Winter, and Alia's Mission: Saving the Books of Iraq by Mark Alan Stamaty, tell … Continue reading
BBC Schools: Religion Worksheets
This website, contained within the 'Schools' section of the BBC website, contains numerous worksheets for teachers to use when teaching children about religions. Each of the major world religions is present and the worksheets are available in both PDF and … Continue reading
Information on Islam
This simple webpage offers basic information on Islam and answers general history questions covering topics such as the founder, beliefs, traditions, festivals and the annual calendar.
CanTeach: Sikhism
This website contains educational resources regarding Sikhism, including descriptions of the beliefs, holy days, history, and holy places.
‘Extra Credit’ book study guide
This resource offers a study guide to the book, 'Extra Credit', by Andrew Clements. The book is about a girl who needs extra credit for school and starts a penpal relationship with a boy from Afghanistan. The guide covers various … Continue reading
Teddy’s Day Out
This resource is an interactive online quiz about six of the world's major religions. Children can choose a religion and then answer various trivia questions about the religion, including what symbols are associated with it, holy days and festivals, and … Continue reading
Comparative Religious Teachings
This study activity asks students to reflect on similarities and differences between belief systems. Using quotations from translations of religious texts, students are asked to organize these quotations into broad categories of essential concerns. This activity primarily uses the Silk … Continue reading
Religious Resources
This website is an internet directory of resources relating to all major world religions. The website includes sections on activities, organizations. publications, youth and religious texts.