"I frequently pose the question "What questions does this philosophy/religion try to answer?" Mostly we look at the similarities and connections between religions.
We also spend time discussing a chart very much like this one."
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Eileen Orzoff-Baranyk replied to Rachel Pickett's discussion World Religions Unit in the group World History Educators
HeyMrsTE4chr replied to Rachel Pickett's discussion World Religions Unit in the group World History Educators"I remind them that this isn't a course on Religions, but a course that looks at the development of a religion in a time frame and its long term impact. I always have some naysayer who wants to argue that they aren't in school to be…"
Ericka Pitman replied to Rachel Pickett's discussion World Religions Unit in the group World History Educators"I tend to use texts from the religion, such as parables for Christianity, etc. I have the students analyze the meaning of the text. Then I have each group represent one religion and make a presentation of some kind on what it means to be…"
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Anyone interested in attending or organizing an EdCamp focused on Social Studies. We are planning this for summer 2012!
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World Religions Unit
Hey! Anyone use any highly engaging, philosophical essential questions when you teach a unit on religions? Anyone have cool, thoughtful texts you use when you teach religions? I'd love to know how you teach this topic :) Thanks!See More
Shawn McCusker left a comment for Rachel Pickett"Welcome to the #Sschat Ning. I hope you find useful resources. I also hope you can make it to our weekly chat on Mondays at 7pm est. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Shawn (@ShawnMcCusker)"
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- At 2:24pm on July 1, 2011, Shawn McCusker said…
- Welcome to the #Sschat Ning. I hope you find useful resources. I also hope you can make it to our weekly chat on Mondays at 7pm est. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Shawn (@ShawnMcCusker)
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