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Unit: Religions
Ancient Religions & Terms to be Discussed:
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11/1--in the computer lab today
Classwork: study of polytheism V. monotheism; intro to ancient Egyptian religion, afterlife, and mummification; Socrative exit ticket
**For students to access the information, they need to go to discoveryeducation.com and login to their accounts.
Username: wcpssLUNCHNUMBER
Password: lunchnumber
**Students will submit work through Seesaw
Homework: none
Classwork: study of polytheism V. monotheism; intro to ancient Egyptian religion, afterlife, and mummification; Socrative exit ticket
**For students to access the information, they need to go to discoveryeducation.com and login to their accounts.
Username: wcpssLUNCHNUMBER
Password: lunchnumber
**Students will submit work through Seesaw
Homework: none
11/2
Classwork: warm-up in Seesaw, mummification lab (hot dogs!!),
Homework: none
Classwork: warm-up in Seesaw, mummification lab (hot dogs!!),
Homework: none
11/3
Classwork: social contract follower of the week warm-up; Polytheism in Mesopotamia activity (click on assignment below, type answers into Word, print when done); weekly quiz (using Socrative) Words to know for quiz: polytheism, monotheism, mummification, natron, ka, afterlife, reasons for mummification, impact of religion on Mesopotamians, Ziggurat. Homework: none |
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11/6
Classwork: draw in Seesaw the difference between Polytheism and Monotheism; continuing study of polytheism---ancient Greeks, gods/goddesses, and their explanation of natural disasters (with a look at how the ancient Romans explained Pompeii) Homework: none |
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11/7
Classwork: emoji Tuesday warm-up (explain a natural disaster like the ancient Greeks would have); Greek Gods reading and 3 questions, reading of Greek myths Arachne and Persephone with analysis chart Homework: Roman Gods/Goddesses sheet (task #1: pick a color for each god/goddess based on their personality, actions, power, etc. For example, pink would be a good color for Aphrodite/Venus) (task #2: rank the gods 1-8 and the goddesses 1-8 in terms of who the Romans would have thought MOST (#1) important to their lives) |
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11/8
Classwork: discuss homework; warm-up: Prove this statement--Gods and goddesses were used in early religions to explain events and why things happened the way the did.--; Polytheism Fact Sheet Homework: none 11/9 Classwork: social contract follower of the week warm-up; finish Polytheism Fact Sheet; short polytheism quiz Homework: work on Polytheism Fact Sheet if you did not get to Mayans |
Greek/Roman Gods/Goddesses Answer Gardens:
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Resources for Polytheism Fact Sheet:
Sumerian (Mesopotamian) Religion |
Egyptian Religion
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Indian Religion--Hinduism
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Aztec Religion
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11/13
Classwork: finish Polytheism Fact Sheet, work on Polytheism ABC list, check up on mummified hot dog lab
Homework: finish Polytheism ABCs if not done in class
Classwork: finish Polytheism Fact Sheet, work on Polytheism ABC list, check up on mummified hot dog lab
Homework: finish Polytheism ABCs if not done in class
11/14
Classwork: Create our Class Polytheism ABCs on the whiteboard; 5 main world religions origins and spread video and map activity; 5 Religions Graphic Organizer (only complete questions 1-3 for each of the 5) Homework: Quiz on Thursday--see study guide (Intro to the 5 Main Religions, Intro to Hinduism) Video for Map: video at the top of this page. Link for completing graphic organizer: uri.org/kids/world-religions
11/15
Classwork: Hindu portion of graphic organizer, Intro to Hinduism videos with class Q&A, Hinduism Cards Challenge in groups Homework: Hinduism Homework sheet; Quiz tomorrow; use study guide NOTE: the Hindu Terms for the quiz tomorrow have some changes. Keep Karma and Reincarnation. Add Dharma and Deity/Deities instead of meditation and nirvana.
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11/16
Classwork: social contract nomination warm-up, intro to major world religions and intro to Hinduism quiz, Caste System reading and questions
Extra time: watch some of the videos below on the Caste System
Homework: none
Classwork: social contract nomination warm-up, intro to major world religions and intro to Hinduism quiz, Caste System reading and questions
Extra time: watch some of the videos below on the Caste System
Homework: none
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11/17
Classwork: complete the packet provided on Modern Day Untouchables/Dalits, create your own short story, song, or poem about the challenges of the Dalits Homework: none (unless your classwork is not done) 11/20 Classwork: analyze 2 problems in India that stem from Hinduism: 1st, analyze the sacred/holy cows of India with an article, answer questions about what they mean for Hindus and what problems these holy cows are causing. Create a solution to the problem that does not offend any Hindus. 2nd, go on the "virtual field trip" of the Ganges River in India and answer questions about every stop/picture you read. Homework: none (unless you don't finish your classwork) 11/21--Early Release Classwork: the team is watching Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief for ELA. Homework: none |
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Thanksgiving Break
11/27
Classwork: welcome back, sharing Thanksgiving photos, Lego pledge
Homework: none
11/28
Classwork: emoji Tuesday, Hinduism Lego Building Challenge
Homework: none
Classwork: welcome back, sharing Thanksgiving photos, Lego pledge
Homework: none
11/28
Classwork: emoji Tuesday, Hinduism Lego Building Challenge
Homework: none
11/29
Classwork: commenting on Hinduism Lego Challenge posts in Seesaw, and Intro to Buddhism with drawing, video, and 5 religions graphic organizer Homework: Buddhism beliefs worksheet 11/30 Classwork: Mummy Lab Day 20, Buddhism beliefs discussion (using last night's homework sheet), Buddhism Zen Garden activity Homework: none Zen Garden Pinterest Link: www.pinterest.com/het2468/zen-garden/ *(Pictures, ideas, etc.) Purpose of Zen Gardens:
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12/1
Classwork: nominate social contract follower of the week for open-mindedness, Buddha quotation reflection, Basic Buddhism Quiz, Buddhism meditation and temple challenge Homework: none |
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12/4
Classwork: introduction to Judaism (Jewish calendar, split with Christianity, history, and basic texts and beliefs) with discussion and guided notes Homework: Judaism reading and questions due Wednesday 12/5
Classwork: review of guided notes answers, quick intro to judaism open-note quiz, 10 Commandments activity Homework: Judaism sheet due tomorrow 12/6
Classwork: Judaism Make-Your-Own Webquest Homework: none Webquest Links: www.bbc.co.uk/schools/religion/judaism/ www.socialstudiesforkids.com/subjects/judaism.htm www.akhlah.com/ www.softschools.com/facts/religion/judaism_facts/997/ uri.org/kids/world-religions/jewish-beliefs Ideas for Webquest: (What you can have them do in your webquest...)
Fill in the blank, What If? questions, acrostic poem, bumper sticker, mind map, fill in the graphic organizer, slogan, poem, album title, Tweet, Instagram post, draw it, postcard, TV show summary, math challenge, TV character, etc. 12/7
Classwork: finish working on webquest (half of class); introduction to Christianity with a sensory figure analysis (use text and links to complete) Homework: finish sensory figure if not done
12/8
Classwork: social contract nomination for acceptance/tolerance; Peer reviewing and voting on Judaism Webquests Homework: none 12/11
Field Trip 12/12 Classwork: Spread of Christianity map activity, Christianity stained glass planning Homework: none Stained Glass: "enables illiterate people (people who cannot read or write) to learn what books cannot teach them." Stained Glass Links: www.bbc.com/culture/story/20140630-the-10-best-stained-glass-windows www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/03/stained-glass-windows-photos_n_5256052.html www.designer-daily.com/stained-glass-windows-42430 12/13
Classwork: Stained Glass Window project Homework: none |
Christianity Links:
uri.org/kids/world-religions/christian-beliefs sites.google.com/site/worldreligionsforkids/christianity www.bbc.co.uk/schools/religion/christianity/ ----- What do Christianity and Judaism have in common? How do they differ? >>>Christianity and Judaism share the same roots (history). The Old Testament and the Torah (Jewish Holy Book) have the same content. Both religions follow the Ten Commandments. >>>The Jews are still waiting for God (the Messiah or Savior) to come to earth, while Christians believe that Jesus Christ was the Savior (2000 years ago). ----- Requirements for Stained Glass Project
(and how you will be graded):
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12/14
Classwork: warm-up on Islam anticipation guide; finish stained glass projects Homework: reading and questions on Mecca 12/15
Classwork: school counselor Mrs. Rush teaching class Homework: none 12/18 Classwork: Islam, 5 Pillars of Islam, reading excerpt from The Sunnah Homework: The Sunnah worksheet---finish |
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12/19
Classwork: The Rise of the Islamic Empires breakout room
Homework: Speak Arabic worksheet
Classwork: The Rise of the Islamic Empires breakout room
Homework: Speak Arabic worksheet
12/20
Classwork: wrapping mummified hot dogs; required Internet Safety Lessons (Ms. Thornton's topic: Scams and Schemes)
Homework: none
12/21
Team Celebration
Happy Winter Break
Classwork: wrapping mummified hot dogs; required Internet Safety Lessons (Ms. Thornton's topic: Scams and Schemes)
Homework: none
12/21
Team Celebration
Happy Winter Break