Religion

7 March 2013 This lesson is part of a series called “ The Rich Tapestry of Religion in the United States .” The overall goals of ...

8 March 2013 “The Rich Tapestry of Religion in the United States” features three lessons that help students assess the religious ...

7 March 2013 This lesson is part of a series called “ The Rich Tapestry of Religion in the United States .” The overall goals of the ...

5 March 2013 This lesson is the first in a series called “ The Rich Tapestry of Religion in the United States .” The overall goals of ...

Objectives Activities meet the following objectives: define atheism recognize that atheists have been the targets of discrimination read and discuss documents that protect the freedom of religious and nonreligious thought ...

Objectives Activities meet the following objectives: define atheism recognize that atheists have been the targets of discrimination understand that respecting nonbelievers is as important as respecting people of different religious ...

Objectives Activities meet the following objectives: learn what atheism is learn that atheists have been the targets of discrimination respond constructively to people who have been targets of discrimination Activities ...

It is a challenge to help students to learn not only about history but also from it. I use Treasure Chest for Change as the culminating activity of an ...

This activity will help students identify similarities and differences between the U.S. Muslim population and the entire U.S. population. It will also help dispel common stereotypes about Islam. ...

In this lesson, students will use the case of Park51’s Islamic Cultural Center as a starting point for a discussion about whether religious freedom is absolute and if religious freedom requires respect for ...

In this lesson, students will learn about other religions as a starting point to promote religious tolerance.  Activities will help ...

Each year in my art room, I introduce a unit of study focused on the art and culture of another country or region. This year I decided to focus on Islamic art and culture. Since I provide art instruction to ...

Students often learn the importance of respecting people of different religions, and of respecting religious beliefs that are different from their own. But what about people who do not hold religious beliefs ...

In the United States, different types of religious clothing exist just about everywhere. In this lesson, students will explore how articles of clothing are linked to different religions. First they will ...

This lesson asks students to think about how school districts can address the needs of increasingly diverse populations. It takes as its starting point a debate in New York City’s public schools.  ...

“Taking a Closer Look at Religions Around the World” offers a starting point for exploring religions and faith traditions, creating an ongoing respectful dialogue about religious tolerance. By understanding ...

Help your students understand the Employee Free Choice Act, a major change in labor law that will be considered by Congress. Objectives Students will understand the core ...

In this lesson, students will examine the practice of including prayers in inaugural ceremonies, focusing on the messages these presidential selections send about diversity and faith in American life. ...

This activity can help students understand the similarities and differences in various religious traditions. Perspective In the following activity, students will look at ...

Holocaust study encourages discussion about what it means to be a responsible citizen. The Respect ...

Explore the separation of church and state with regards to school prayer and religious tolerance. "Prayer in school" is one of the most hotly debated issues in this ...

"The fight should be for all human rights - - religious, ethnic, sexual. We have to stop grouping people; they aren't pickle bottles and you can't stick labels on them." ...

"I am not a politician by choice. Instead I try to pursue the objective of institution building, an essential component of the reconstruction of our nation." ...