Religions Around the World; Explore 5 Religions and Create a Craft FLEX
In this 5 week course, students will learn about 5 different religions from around the world and create a craft based on those religions.
Kirstin Hallden Certified Tutor/Educator
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(188)
What's included
Homework
Students are encouraged to investigate and learn more about each religion on their own to expand their knowledge. There will be weekly reflections posted in the classroom for students to contemplate, share their own thoughts and leave comments. These reflections are secular and more of a journal style reflection.Assessment
There are quizzes and fun challenges embedded into the interactive lessons.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
This class does not promote any specific religion or religion itself. This class simply looks at some of the world's largest religions while exploring them in a secular, unbiased way. We are studying the basic foundations of 5 religions in a cultural way. This is a cultural /Social Studies class where we look at the basics of 5 major world religions, it is not an in depth study of religions. Students will not meet live but there will be class interaction. The teacher will share an interactive Nearpod lesson with a slideshow video lesson where we will learn about a different religion each week. There are interactive slides with virtual field trips to places of worship and religious locations and fun quizzes in each Nearpod lesson. Students will be able to share their reactions and thoughts about the field trips on a collaborate board. Students can read other students writing and comment on this board. PDF printable activities will be posted each week. Weekly reflections will be offered in the classroom. Students should share their own reflections in the classroom for the teacher and other students to enjoy. Week One: Hinduism Students will improve their understanding of the basic foundations of Hinduism via an interactive slideshow, discussions, virtual field trips and a craft. Week Two: Buddhism Students will improve their understanding of the basic foundations of Buddhism via an interactive slideshow, discussions, virtual field trips and a craft. Week Three: Judaism Students will improve their understanding of the basic foundations of Judaism via an interactive slideshow, discussions, virtual field trips and a craft. Week Four: Christianity Students will improve their understanding of the basic foundations of Christianity via an interactive slideshow, discussions, virtual field trips and a craft. Week Five: Islam Students will improve their understanding of the basic foundations of Islam via an interactive slideshow, discussions, virtual field trips and a craft.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their understanding of the basic foundations of 5 different religions from around the world. Students will engage their creativity while making a craft pertaining to the weekly lesson.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will be discussing different religions and different points of view in a general unbiased way, as observers and learners. This is a secular class that does not promote any particular religion or religion in general. We look at the basic foundations of 5 major world religions through a cultural / Social Studies lens. This is not an in depth study but rather an overview with a fun craft.
Supply List
Students should post photos of completed crafts to the classroom to share with teacher and other students if they are able. Students will need the following supplies for the weekly craft/activities. Week One: 1. One Large sheet of paper or poster board, any color. Thick paper is best but any that you have will do 2. Several different colors of tissue paper 3. Glue 4. Pencil Week Two: 1. Craft Printable from classroom 2. Black construction paper 3. White colored pencil 4. White beads or white dried beans 5. Glue Week Three: 1. One Large paper bag 2. Hole punch 3. Yarn any color (we will need a few feet of yarn, we will cut to size in class) 4. Markers or crayons red, orange, yellow, green, light blue, purple 5. Glue 6. Scissors Week Four: 1. Rectangular sponge standard size 2. Red paint 3. Orange paint 4. Yellow paint 5. Green paint 6. Blue paint 7. Purple paint 8. cotton balls (12) 9. Glue 10. Ribbon or yarn (24 inch pieces) 2 of each of these colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple (so you will have 2-24 inch pieces of red, 2-24 inch pieces of orange, 2-24 inch pieces of yellow, etc.) Week Five: 1. Craft Printable in classroom 2. Paper 8.5 x 11 or 9 x 12...thicker painting paper is best but printer paper will work too 3. Yellow paint 4. Orange paint 5. Red paint 6. Black marker or crayon 7. Paint brush 8. Glue
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
- Youtube
- Nearpod
Joined March, 2020
4.9
188reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have a great interest in the religious cultures of our world. I have taken long-term extensive classes on Christianity and Yoga Philosophy. I have also studied various cultures, and enjoy learning different belief systems in an unbiased way. I also love being creative with art and ideas. It gives me joy to share my passions with children.Reviews
Live Group Class
$12
weekly5 weeks
Completed by 13 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
