Semester I - Week of 11/16
In class today – 11/8/2015
Continue working on your comparison charts
What are the similarities between religions? - Create a Graphic organizer to help you think about similarities (and differences) between the religions.
After you have completed work on these charts in your small groups discuss (and take notes) on the following
Prompt:
Think of the conflicts in the world today that are based on religion (look at three). What are some of them, where are they occurring, and why do you think religion has played a factor?
11/16/2015
Essential Questions:
What is religion? What does religious practice mean to different people?
How is religion manifested in their daily lives of some people?
What effects do outward representation of religion and open expression of religious ritual have on members/non-members?
What attracts people to one religion or another?
How are all religions the same?
How does religion affect the world today?
What major conflicts have been influenced or caused by religion?
How has religion played a role in your culture or life?
Where are the followers of the five major religions concentrated?
What are the similarities between religions? - Create a Graphic organizer to help you think about similarities (and differences) between the religions.
Prompt:
Think of the conflicts in the world today that are based on religion. What are some of them, where are they occurring, and why do you think religion has played a factor?
Select one religion: How has this belief system influenced or impacted another religion or culture?
What could influence the spread of a belief system? How does the development of new technologies impact this spread?