Themes

Religion in America

RESOURCE GRADE LEVEL MEDIA TYPE
American Buddhism

American Buddhism

In this video from Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly, learn about two different groups of Buddhist practitioners in the West. OER Level

9-12

Video

American Muslim Women

American Muslim Women

Learn about the perceptions and challenges of being a Muslim woman in the U.S., in this video segment from Religion & Ethics Newsweekly. OER Level

5-12

Video

Buddhist Ash Interment

Buddhist Ash Interment

In this video from Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly, learn about the beliefs and practices surrounding Buddhist ash interment. OER Level

9-12

Video

Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year

Find out about the history and customs of the Chinese New Year in this video from Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly. OER Level

9-12

Video

Exploring Religious America

Exploring Religious America

In this video segment from Religion & Ethics Newsweekly, learn about Muslims in Lawrenceville, Georgia, their plans to build an Islamic cemetery and the stiff objections from their Christian neighbors. OER Level

5-12

Video

Halal - Kosher Dining at Dartmouth

Halal - Kosher Dining at Dartmouth

A dining hall at Dartmouth College accommodates the religious dietary requirements of Muslims, Jews and Hindus as explained in this video from Religion & Ethics Newsweekly. OER Level

5-12

Video

Hindu Temple Dedication

Hindu Temple Dedication

This video from Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly profiles the dedication of a Hindu Temple in Maryland, where Hindus practice their faith in a manner that is a departure from tradition. OER Level

9-12

Video

Islam in America

Islam in America

In this lesson, students explore some of the religious and cultural variations and diversity within Islam, as well as the relation of Muslims to members of other religious groups.

5-12

Lesson Plan

Muslim Diversity

Muslim Diversity

Roughly half the Muslims in the United States are African American and the other half are immigrants and their American–born children. This video from Religion & Ethics Newsweekly explores the relationship between these two communities. OER Level

5-12

Video

Muslims in America

Muslims in America

In this video segment from Religion & Ethics Newsweekly, learn about how the events of 9/11 have posed continuing challenges for American Muslims as they work to build their community in the U.S. OER Level

5-12

Video

Nen Ordination

Nen Ordination

In this video from Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly, find out how boys in the Theravada Buddhist tradition signal their commitment to Buddhist teachings. OER Level

9-12

Video

Religion and the First Amendment

Religion and the First Amendment

In this lesson, students learn about the First Amendment and its protection of religious freedom as well as various Muslim practices and rituals. They prepare and present an arts-based project about freedom of religion.

5-12

Lesson Plan

Somali Muslims in Maine

Somali Muslims in Maine

In this video segment from Religion & Ethics Newsweekly, view the reactions of citizens from Lewiston, Maine as Somali immigrants settle in their community. OER Level

5-12

Video

Talmud Study

Talmud Study

In this video from Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly, learn about the Talmud, the collection of ancient rabbinic writings on Jewish law. OER Level

6-12

Video

Tibetan New Year

Tibetan New Year

In this video from Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly, learn about Losar, the Tibetan New Year, the most important holiday celebrated in Tibet. OER Level

9-12

Video