Comparative Religion Project
Today's schedule
Start the Project
Objective: Shown a presentation covering the 9 main world religions, students will be able to identify various unique attributes the the world's main religions and define their differences in a comparative list. In addition students will be able to
- Compare and contrast beliefs of religions and faith traditions;
- Evaluate similarities and differences in belief systems and rituals;
Rationale: Religion affects many aspects of public life. Governmental policies, daily practices, feelings of right and wrong, societal roles for men, women, children, etc, many times have a connection to a particular faith. Understanding the various belief system around the world will help students understand the actions taken by people of other countries as well as inside the USA.
Evidence: By comparing the various foundations, tenets, and beliefs, students will begin to identify the characteristics of a faith and the reasons behind those actions.
Comparative Religion Project sheet
Group Distribution Sheet
Presentation Guidelines
Presentation Spreadsheet (students - fill-in your own religion 1st, then fill-in the other faiths while watching the presentations)
Big comparison chart (website where religions are summarized into categories, good site to see if you covered some of the same material)
For next Week
Asia Map List
Asia Blank Maps
Current Events #21 & #22 (Asia) due Monday
CHAPTER 28 Page 590 Q's 1-3, 592 's 1-3, 594 Q's 1-3, 596 Q's 1 -2, 598 Q's 1,2
Page 590, 592, 594 (due next week Tues/Wed) Page 596, 598 (due next week Thurs/Fri)
