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Teaching Tolerance

Posted on December 10, 2011

This site has various materials for teaching about tolerance. Under the “Classroom Activities” section, activities are listed for students to engage with one another in the classroom and at school while promoting tolerance and understanding.In the “Kits and Handbooks” section, … Continue reading →

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Im Human, Too

Posted on December 10, 2011

This activity asks students to identify certain beliefs about “their group” that are offensive and then provide positive ways to handle encounters with such remarks. First, students need to identity what group they each belong to.

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Religion and Belief Systems in Asia

Posted on December 10, 2011

This website has a detailed lesson plan to teach about the different religions and belief systems in Asia. The website also includes links to worksheets students can use during this lesson. The worksheets include a blank map of Asia and … Continue reading →

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Holiday Stereotyping Activity

Posted on December 10, 2011

This activity allows students to explore how people often stereotype one another based on one’s clothing. The class is split into two, and each group will have to answer certain questions in regards to the image of a Santa hat … Continue reading →

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Curriculum Guidelines for Religious Education The American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese of the U.S.A.

Posted on December 10, 2011

These guidelines advise how to teach about the Orthodox Christian Faith. Emphasis is placed upon demonstrating the connection of this religion to people’s lives and not just teaching the facts and history about the religion.

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Islamic Studies Curriculum

Posted on December 10, 2011

This curriculum provides guidance on the teaching of Islamic studies and separates this guidance by grade. The curriculum focuses on discusses the themes, stories, values, and history of the Islam. Arabic is also incorporated into parts of the curriculum.

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Article X. Spiritual and religious freedom

Posted on December 10, 2011

Article X on Spiritual and Religious Freedom is an article from the Proposed American declaration on the rights of indigenous peoples. It holds the overall statement of the indigenous people as well as separates for each country part of the … Continue reading →

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Understanding Prejudice: Teachers Corner

Posted on December 10, 2011

This page contains links to teaching ideas, materials, and resources, including more than 35 college-level as well as Elementary and Secondary School activities and student assignments.

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Understanding Prejudice: Exercises and Demonstrations

Posted on December 10, 2011

A series of interactive tools from UnderstandingPrejudice.org, to be used in teaching about prejudism.

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United Religions Initiative, Kids

Posted on December 10, 2011

The United Religions Initiative, is a growing global community working to create cultures of peace, justice and healing for the Earth and all living beings. The website for kids is an interactive learning tool about world religions and has extensive … Continue reading →

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