So, this is long but a local school is getting ready to teach (maybe your kids or grandkids) on this- and I was wondering about your opinions? "To fully understand other cultures, we must understand one of the key aspects of their culture- religion. In an effort to study all religions at once, and not promote any, we will be working on a World Religions unit over the next several weeks. During this unit, students will encounter the five major religions in our world: Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Judaism. We will also look at a growing belief system of the “Non-religious” or Atheist. During the week of September 23-27, I will have different guests come in to share with the students about their faith. During the encounter, these speakers will talk about major points of the religion, sacred texts, important leaders/teachers, holidays/festivals and practices. Students will have an opportunity to ask questions to these speakers about their religion. Another aspect of the unit will be the student’s project over a world religion. Students will select and research a religion they do not practice. Each student will then work alone or with others who study the religion to create something for a “World Religion Fair” that will be opened to the rest of the school students, administration, and community. Students will be able to create various products to help explain the religion. The speakers who share originally will also have the opportunity to come to the fair and may take any projects that are useful with them after the fair is complete. The state of Indiana mandates certain standards for each grade level and subject area. Schools are expected to teach students based on these standards. Here are the three Social Studies standards this unit will focus on. 7.1.4 Describe the historical origins, central beliefs, and spread of major religions, including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. 7.1.16 Recognize the interconnection of historical people, places, events, and developments that have taken place in civilizations of Africa, Asia, and the Southwest Pacific. 7.5.1 Compare and contrast how social institutions, including the family, religion, education, government, and the economic system, influence individual behavior in different societies in Africa, Asia, and the Southwest Pacific in the past and present. Finally, I will be asking each student to compare this religion with the religion they do practice. In a written comparison, students will be required to look at the differences and similarities in beliefs, teachings, and texts. This unit and project will help students as we move forward the rest of the school year. We will be studying a variety of foreign countries and civilizations. The more they understand their own system of beliefs and can compare them with others, the better handle they will have for the rest of this school year and in life."
Posted on: Wed, 18 Sep 2013 16:21:15 +0000
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