Comparative Religion Projects
OBJECTIVE:
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.
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.
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Chapter 31 Assignments
We will only work on Section #1 within Chapter 31 (it's the only part of the chapter that deals with Communism)
This will start this after the presentations and the Religion/Chapter 23 Test Thursday/Friday this week.
