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Religions (General)

Teaching Religious Tolerance - This lesson focuses on what it means to have Religious Freedom in America.

World Religions Lesson Plans and Units - Links to over a hundred sites with lessons and units on all religions.

Christianity

Judaism and Christianity - Creatively - This unit allows students to work together to research the two major religions culminating in oral presentations to let students share what they have discovered. This unit meets state objectives and is a great way to teach tolerance, understanding and culture. For Grade 6

Hinduism

Nataraj, Shiva as Lord of the Dance - Art is used to teach students some basic concepts of Hinduism. For Grades 5 - 10

Islam

Council for Islamic Education - Lesson plans and various resources about Islam.

Geometry and Islam: Religious Beliefs Made Visual - "A short student activity that introduces why patterns are used in Islamic books" - AskAsia.com. For Grades 3 - 8

Interpreting Women in Islam - In this lesson students use various resources to learn about the female role in Islamic cultures. For High School

Islamic Foil Art - For any grade

Islamic Inheritance Mathematics - This math lesson uses Islamic inheritance laws for women to teach about complex math problem solving skills.

Religion and Culture: Islam - From DiscoverySchool.com, this lesson teaches students more about Islam. For High School

The Growth of Islam - This cyberguide allows students to learn about the religion and culture of Islam. For Grade 7

Judaism

Judaism and Christianity - Creatively - This unit allows students to work together to research the two major religions culminating in oral presentations to let students share what they have discovered. This unit meets state objectives and is a great way to teach tolerance, understanding and culture. For Grade 6

Opposing Hate Crimes Lesson Plan - Using the book "The Christmas Menorahs: How a Town Fought Hate" by Janice Cohn, students learn about the reality of hate crimes and how they can help prevent them. For Grades 4