Religion in America
| RESOURCE | GRADE LEVEL | MEDIA TYPE |
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American Buddhism In this video from Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly, learn about two different groups of Buddhist practitioners in the West.
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9-12 |
Video |
American Muslim WomenLearn about the perceptions and challenges of being a Muslim woman in the U.S., in this video segment from Religion & Ethics Newsweekly. |
5-12 |
Video |
Buddhist Ash IntermentIn this video from Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly, learn about the beliefs and practices surrounding Buddhist ash interment.
|
9-12 |
Video |
Chinese New Year Find out about the history and customs of the Chinese New Year in this video from Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly. |
9-12 |
Video |
Exploring Religious AmericaIn 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. |
5-12 |
Video |
Halal - Kosher Dining at DartmouthA dining hall at Dartmouth College accommodates the religious dietary requirements of Muslims, Jews and Hindus as explained in this video from Religion & Ethics Newsweekly. |
5-12 |
Video |
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. |
9-12 |
Video |
Islam in AmericaIn 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 DiversityRoughly 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. |
5-12 |
Video |
Muslims in AmericaIn 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. |
5-12 |
Video |
Nen Ordination In this video from Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly, find out how boys in the Theravada Buddhist tradition signal their commitment to Buddhist teachings.
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9-12 |
Video |
Religion and the First AmendmentIn 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 MaineIn this video segment from Religion & Ethics Newsweekly, view the reactions of citizens from Lewiston, Maine as Somali immigrants settle in their community. |
5-12 |
Video |
Talmud StudyIn this video
from Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly, learn about the Talmud, the
collection of ancient rabbinic writings on Jewish law. |
6-12 |
Video |
Tibetan New Year In this video from Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly, learn about Losar, the Tibetan New Year, the most important holiday celebrated in Tibet.
|
9-12 |
Video |
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