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    Buddhism - History & Teachings

    Read about Buddhism, one of the major religions of the world, with this article about its history and teachings.

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    Joan of Arc Biography

    Read this biography to learn about Joan of Arc, the French heroine who was canonized as a saint in 1920.

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    What is Yom Kippur?

    Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the tenth of the High Holy Days. Read this article to learn more about the history…

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    Sir Thomas More Biography

    Sir Thomas More is a Catholic saint. Read this biography to learn more about the life and death of this British writer…

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    Major Islamic Holidays

    Learn about celebrations for Muslims around the world. This reference reviews major Islamic holidays and notes the dates…

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    Halloween History

    Read about the origins of halloween. This history of the holiday reviews All Saints' Day, All Souls' Day and Samhain.

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    Hanukkah History

    Learn about the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, or the "Festival of Lights," starts on the 25th day of the Jewish calendar…

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    Islam in America

    Find up-to-date information on the religion of Islam and how its followers practice in America.

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    Jewish Holidays, 2015-2020

    This calendar lists the dates of the major Jewish holidays, including Hanukkah, Passover, and Rosh Hashanah.

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  • Independent Reading Guide: Myths and Folk Tales

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    Independent Reading Guide: Myths and Folk Tales

    Use a teaching guide that helps students analyze the elements of myths and folktales, their responses to the selection,…

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  • Is It Reasonable? Devising a Limerick

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    Is It Reasonable? Devising a Limerick

    Students will practice their logic in this activity. They will assess the reasonableness of several statements, create…

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  • Harry Potter and Greek Mythology Quiz

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    Harry Potter and Greek Mythology Quiz

    Administer a quiz that demonstrates the variety of Greek mythology found in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Your…

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  • Hanukkah (or Chanukah), the Jewish Festival of Lights

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    Hanukkah (or Chanukah), the Jewish Festival of Lights

    Teach children about Hanukkah with these activities.

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  • Bodhi Day or Buddha's Enlightenment

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    Bodhi Day or Buddha's Enlightenment

    Teach children about Buddhism and the celebration of Buddha's enlightenment with these activities.

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  • The Sea of Trolls Teacher's Guide

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    The Sea of Trolls Teacher's Guide

    The pre-reading activities in this guide will provide students with a basic knowledge of mythology and prepare them to…

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  • Pope John Paul II Visits Canada

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    Pope John Paul II Visits Canada

    Pope John Paul II visited Canada three times. In this worksheet, students research what year the pope visited and locate…

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  • Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day True/False Activity

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    Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day True/False Activity

    Celebrate Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day with this true/false worksheet. Students will read statements about…

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    Ramadan: The Month of Fasting

    For more than a billion Muslims around the world -- including some 8 million in North America -- Ramadan is a month of…

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    The Islamic Calendar

    The Islamic calendar is based on the lunar year of 354 days. The number of days each month is adjusted according to the…

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    Jewish Knish Recipe

    This recipe is for a traditional Jewish food called a knish. The word knish is Ukrainian for dumpling.

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  • What Would the Greek Gods Say?

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    What Would the Greek Gods Say?

    Present a lesson that will help improve students' computer skills while teaching them Greek mythology. Students research…

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    Day of the Dead

    Celebrated in Mexico, Day of the Dead is observed to honor the souls of loved ones who have died.

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