Comparative Religion

unit plan

1. Students will examine the map of the Middle East and a series of visuals/images that illustrate the variations of the region.

2. Students will examine the variety of groups that populate the Middle East.

3. Compare and contrast beliefs of religions and faith traditions;

4. Evaluate similarities and differences in belief systems and rituals;

5. Encourage research and utilize interactive and experiential activities, pair and group work, group presentation and critical comparative activities

6. Develop speaking, writing and critical-thinking skills

7. Construct knowledge and understanding of world religions.

8. Evaluate historical events that have shaped current conflicts involving the Israeli Palestinian disputes.

Arab spring section

  • Many factors led to the 2010-2011 uprisings in the Arab world. Which factor was the most influential in causing and sustaining the revolutions?

  • How successful were the spring 2011 uprisings in Egypt? Analyze the factors that contributed to the level of success achieved. Use the documents provided to support your response.

  • Discuss the uncertainty the events of the “Arab Spring” have created both within affected countries and across the world. Explain how nations are responding to this uncertainty.

  • Evaluate both the positive and negative effects of the “Arab Spring.”

ASSIGNMENTS Calendar

April 2019

arab spring - Videos & assignments

Arab Spring Section Assignments

religion UNIT RESOURCES

Assignments

Student Docs

History of Middle East Conflicts

religion Videos

History of Religion/Jerusalem...from the Jewish perspective

World Religions Overview (the big 5)

History_Israel.mp4
5 Primary World Religions.mp4

Judaism

Christianity

Islam

Sikhism

Judaism.mp4
Christianity from Judaism to Constantine_ Crash Course World History #11.mp4
Islam, the Quran, and the Five Pillars All Without a Flamewar_ Crash Course World History #13.mp4
5 K's of Sikhism.mp4

Confucianism

Protestantism

Buddhaism

Hinduism

Confuciusism.mp4
Protestantism.mp4
Buddhaism.mp4
Hinduism.mp4

PBS Series On Sacred Journeys

Sacred Journeys website

Sacred_Journeys.mp4

Israel Palestinian Situation

History behind Israeli/Palestinian Conflict...1 of many versions

Israel Palestine...a more modern (last 75 yrs or so) explanation

May 31, 1916 - Sykes-Picot Agreement History

Nov 1917 - Balfour Declaration Background

Origins of Israel Palestinian Conflict.mp4
Israel_Palestine_summary.mp4
Sykes-Picot (1).mp4
Balfour_Declaration.mp4

religion Presentations

religion infographic PROJECTS

Religion Infographic Directions

This is a new site that someone can try to use for this project

INFOGRAPHIC VIDEO MAKER

Catholic.pdf
Buddhism (1).pdf
Hinduism .pdf
Shi'a islam .pdf
Confucianism.pdf
Sunni.pdf
Judaism.pdf
Sikhism.pdf
Protestant.pdf

History of Religion Timeline

World Religion 2019.pdf