Name: Date: World Religions Workshop Modern World History Purpose: To learn about the major religions of the

world today in order to better understand the effect religion has had on history. Directions: You will spend the morning with your group rotating through the five different stations, each one representing one of the major world religions. At each station you will gather information on the unique characteristics of that particular religion and fill it into your chart. At the end of the morning we will come together to share findings as well as compare/contrast what you have learned about the different religions. Groups: 1-James, Marcus, Robbie, Kevin --Judaism 2-Thibeau, Ollie, Maxie, Kelly, Max --Islam 3-Luke, Kendall, Lizzy, Jake, Phoebe Hindu 4-Carlos, Libby, Grace, Abby Christianity 5-Rachel, Lilly, Lydi, Natalie Buddhism Schedule: 7:55-Meet in Great Hall to review announcements 8:00-Introduction to the morning, get in groups 8:10-Station 1 8:25- Station 2 8:40-Break 8:50-Station 3 9:05-Station 4 9:20-Station 5 9:35-Wrap-Up/HW Intro Video: History of Religions http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-sIF78QYCI (2:30 mins)

5 of the top 7 Religions (in order of popularity at present date): 1- CHRISTIANITY (33%)* "From Jesus to Christ http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/religion/ (Interactive site with a video component on history of Christianity.) 2- ISLAM (22%) Islam: Empire of Fiath http://www.pbs.org/empires/islam/index.html (interactive site about Islam) "Discover Islam : http://www.beconvinced.com/archive/en/main.php "Islam: A Study http://wri.leaderu.com/articles/islam-singh.html (covers the basics)

3- HINDUISM (14%) "American Museum of Natural History: Meeting God http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/meeting_god/temple/index.html 5-BUDDHISM (6%) http://wri.leaderu.com/orgs/probe/docs/buddhism.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAmU4q41WXQ you tube video on Buddhism in America 7-JUDAISM (0.22%) "Heritage: Civilization and the Jews: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/heritage/ General Resources: http://library.thinkquest.org/28505/inde1.html (articles about each religion, very user friendly) http://wri.leaderu.com/everystudent/religions/divine/divine2.html (quick synopsis of each religion) Wrap Up: Come together and share thoughts on what you have found Complete L of KWL chart, choosing 5 of most interesting facts Assign homework Homework: On syllabus: 1)Write 2 Paragraphs 1) What did you learn today (3 new pieces of information) 2) How does that contribute to your understanding of history? 2)Don't forget!!! --- Map Quiz---15 Asian countries *http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0904108.html