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Religions, Belief Systems & Practices, The Who, What, Why, and How
Wendy Wawrzyniak
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(66)
An exploratory look at the five major religions, how they answer similar questions with different beliefs and practices.
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 8
The major religions of the world answer the same basic questions:Why are we here? What is the meaning of life? What happens when we die? But how did each one come to be? Students will be presented with interactive (Q&A) slides that go over the origin (founders), the basic beliefs, and teachings of Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam. Basic information will be presented using visuals/slides and students will be asked questions along the way. Asking questions is greatly...
Students will be able to compare and contrast the five major religions (Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam) in a number of different areas.
I have many years of experience having taught this topic to 9th and 10th grade history and cultural geography students.
Homework Offered
Students will be expected to complete a chart (given prior to the class) and if a grade is needed, write a paragraph citing similarities and differences. (Formatting for paragraph will be given at the conclusion of the course.)0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Paragraphs will be assessed using a rubric and informal assessment.Grades Offered
1 file available upon enrollmentThe comparison chart shall be provided in advance of the class.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
This course is not meant to sway someone's opinion toward one religion or another. It is simply designed to present the facts. With that being said, it is natural for students may become fascinated with one particular religion.In this course there are no judgments, only comparisons.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(66)
With many years of teaching experience and a Master's Degree in education, I can pretty much teach anything to anyone! My students have ranged from beginners through AP (Advanced Placement) and IB (International Baccalaureate) high school...
Group Class
$14
weekly or $80 for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
30 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
3-12 learners per class
