Unit 1: Belief Systems
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- Smarthistory.org
- Traveling west in a covered wagon
- Warm it up with Franklin
- The Symbolism of the American Flag
- New Media for Social Commentary
- Ecotourism: Living and Playing on the Land
- Supplementary Readings and Essays
- Name That Leader
- Primary Sources
- Power of the Press - Time Line
- The Cold War
- Chinese Calligraphy
- Weather Lesson Plan
- The American Revolution - Timelines, Maps, Biographies
- Islam From A Historical Perspective
- The Debate Over Global Warming
- Connections: A Play in Four Acts of the History of the United States
- History: Romans and Roman Britain
- America at the End of the Civil War
- Causes of the Civil War
- The American Civil War
- Middle Ages WebQuest
- Civil War Jeopardy
- TFA Middle School Social Studies
- Interactive US Maps
- Global Issues
- 4th Grade Webquest: The American Revolution
- "A Broken World": A Student-Created Wiki History Textbook, World War I to World War II.
- Road Trip Through Pennsylvania
- History: The Second World War
- Mapping Our World
- French Revolution Powerpoint
- Ancient Egypt Exploration Webquest
- SIMULATIONS_History-and-Social-Studies
- History: Tudor England
- Mock United States Congress - How a Bill becomes a Law
- Social Justice Unit
- Anne Frank: Museum of Jewish Heritage WebQuest
- Enrichment: Jazz Studies
- Exploring Aids in South Africa
- Innovation Advertising Campaign
- CIA World Factbook
- Budgeting Project
- Political Science Videos
- China Matters Slide Show
- Japanese Culture Videos
- South African Social Report
- Foundations of American Government
- Cloze: Roman History
- Access, Analyze, Act: A Blueprint for 21st Century Civic Engagement
- Break Packet - Spring Break
- 1st grade Social Studies Week 2
- 1st grade Social Studies week 1
- Movies
- Walch's Teachable Moments
- Unit 10: DBQ Week
- Unit 8: DBQ (Document-Based Question) Writing
- Unit 7: Middle East
- Unit 4: Battles for Independence II
- Unit 3: Battles for Independence I
- Unit 6: China
- Unit 0: Rules, Procedures & Themes
- Global Health: Global Studies units and Lesson plans from the World Affairs Council
- Unit 1: Belief Systems
- Turkey: Global Studies Units and Lesson Plans from the World Affairs Council
- The Citizen’s Role in the Community
- "U.S. Foreign Aid in Nigeria and Elsewhere"
- Dictators March
- Nigeria: Global Studies Units and Lesson Plans from the World Affairs Council
- "Choices and Consequences for the Niger Delta"-Slideshow
- "Analyzing Nigeria's Past with Hope for the Future"-Slideshow
- "Choices and Consequences for the Niger Delta"
- "Analyzing Nigeria's Past with Hope for the Future"
- Venezuela: Global Studies Lesson Plans and Units from World Affairs Council
- Meeting Needs and Wants: U.S. and Japanese Transportaion Innovations
- Russia: Global Studies Units from the World Affairs Council
- Return of a Super Power
- Russia's Sakhalin Island: When Oil, Nature, and Politics Collide (PDF)
- China: Global Studies Lesson Plans and Units
- China's Environmental Challenge (PDF)
- China: Factory of the World (PDF)
- Cultural-Diffusion-simulation-demonstration
- Demand Shifters
- Geography Jeopardy
- 20 Questions
- Lesson Plan on Why Nations Trade
- Geography Lab
- Debate WebQuest
- Lesson 5.7 Resistance Projects 1
- Standards Based Projects
- Article Reaction Assignment
- Rubrics
- Class Activites and Projects
- Writing Prompts
- Lesson 5.1 Sources of Nazism
- 5.0 Goal Tracking Sheet Template
- Current Events Blog
- Native Americans
- Justice in America
- Lewis and Clark
- Lesson 2.11 Peer Editing & Final Mnemonic Device
- Lesson 2.8 Tragedies of Imperialism
- Empire Layered Curriculum
- Lesson 2.2 Muslim Empire (Layered Curriculum Day 2)
- Lesson 2.1 Muslim Empire (Layered Curriculum Day 1)
- National Security vs Your Privacy
- Globalization101.org: A free website for teaching about globalization
- 4.15 Seminar Preparation
- 4.14 Gandhi Seminar Preparation
- Current Event Topics
- Fish Mummy Overview
- Marine Mammals
- Reading strategies poster
- Day 20: Plot Project and Final Comprehension Assessment
- Journey to the West: Exploring Columbus's World
- Harriet Tubman: A Portrait of Determination
- Establishing an expectation of learning through discovery (Beginning of year lesson)
- President Who? Forgotten Founders and their Capitals
- Guam History and Culture
- Digital Storytelling
- Seeking the Nightingale
- Countries In The News
- Understanding Cultural Identity
- Exploring Humanitarian Law
- EPA Climate Change Kids' Site
- Power Point French Revolution
- Follow the Drinking Gourd
- Edo Japan: Inquiry Challenge
- Money Smart Children: Financial Literacy & Philanthropy
- A World At War!
- Lesson 9.9 Performance Task: Design a University Curriculum
- Ancient Greece WebQuest
- On Top of Mt. Rushmore
- Ancient China
Countries In The News
- Afghanistan Geo-Political Map
- Afghanistan Historical Timeline
- Brazil Geo-Political Map
- Brazil Historical Timeline
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- Canada Historical Timeline
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- Somalia Geo-Political Map
- Somalia Historical Timeline
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- Sudan Historical Timeline
- United States Geo-Political Map
- United States Historical Timeline
- Venezuela Geo-Political Map
- Venezuela Historical Timeline
Unit 0: Rules, Procedures & Themes
- Lesson 0.1 Rules and Procedures
- Lesson 0.2 Social Studies and Problem Solving
- Lesson 0.3 Social Studies and Memory
- Lesson 0.4 Perfecting Partner Work
- Lesson 0.5 Quiz Day: End of Week 1
- Lesson 0.6 Theme 1: Geography
- Lesson 0.7 Theme 2: Government
- Lesson 0.8 Theme 3: Economics
- Lesson 0.9 Theme 4: Chronology
- Lesson 0.10 Quiz Day: Geography, Government, and Economics
Unit 1: Belief Systems
- Belief Systems Unit Schedule
- Lesson 1.1 Origins and Trust
- Lesson 1.2 Stories that Refuse to Die
- Lesson 1.3 Quiz Day: Belief Systems, Folk Tales, and Mythology
- Lesson 1.4 The Greek Creation Myth
- Lesson 1.5 Introduction to the Olympians
- Lesson 1.6 Hades 1
- Lesson 1.7 Hades 2
- Lesson 1.8 Greek Gods Review
- Lesson 1.9 Quiz & Catch Up Day
- Lesson 1.10 Prometheus & Pandora
- Lesson 1.11 Baucis and Philemon
- Lesson 1.12 Perseus and Medusa
- Lesson 1.13 Prometheus & Greek Gods Quiz
- Lesson 1.14 Shrine Project 1 (Stereotypes and Planning)
- Lesson 1.15 Shrine Project 2 (Jobs and Planning)
- Lesson 1.18 Shrine Project 3 (Finishing)
- Lesson 1.19 Folktales
- Lesson 1.20 Introduction to Judaism 1
- Lesson 1.21 Introduction to Judaism 2
- Lesson 1.22 Review Day
- Lesson 1.23 Belief Systems Test 1
- Lesson 1.24 Christianity
- Lesson 1.26 Islam
- Lesson 1.27 Quiz Day
- Lesson 1.28 Extremism Project 1
- Lesson 1.29 Extremism Project 2
IN COLLECTION
This is a unit on belief systems.
Lessons include:
- Origins and Trust
- Stories the Refuse to Die
- The Greek Creation Myth
- Introduction to the Olympians
- Hades 1
- Hades 2
- Review of Greek Gods
- Prometheus and Pandora
- Baucis and Philemon
- Perseus and Medusa
- Folktales
- Introduction to Judaism 1
- Introduction to Judaism 2
- Christianity
- Islam
This resource is part of the Social Studies 7 course.
Collection Contents
Belief Systems Unit Schedule
by Robert LucasThis is a basic schedule for a unit on belief systems. This resource is part of Unit 1: Belief Systems and the Social Studies 7 course.
Lesson 1.1 Origins and Trust
by Robert LucasThis is an introductory lesson in a 7th grade unit on belief systems. It includes all needed handouts and materials. Objectives: 1) SWBAT identify two basic human needs: a code of behavior and a sense of purpose. 2) SWBAT distinguish between the ways myths, folk stories, and religions provide this purpose. This resource is part of Unit 1: Belief Systems and the Social Studies 7 course.
Lesson 1.2 Stories that Refuse to Die
by Robert LucasThis is a lesson on Greek myths and Nigerian folk tales, how some stories refuse to die, and why that can sometimes be dangerous. Objectives: 1) SWBAT describe the ways in which ways in which Greek myths and African folk stories have survived across the generations. 2) SWBAT describe the many places in which they will encounter mythological references in college and in life. This resource is part of Unit 1: Belief Systems and the Social Studies 7 course.
This is the first quiz in a unit on belief systems, folk tales, and mythology. All necessary materials are included. This resource is part of Unit 1: Belief Systems and the Social Studies 7 course.
Lesson 1.4 The Greek Creation Myth
by Robert LucasThis lesson covers the content of the creation myth in Greek Mythology, which is compared and contrasted with the Judeo-Christian creation story. Objectives: 1) SWBAT describe the basic creation story from Greek mythology. 2) SWBAT compare the Greek creation myth with the Christian creation story. This resource is part of Unit 1: Belief Systems and the Social Studies 7 course.
Lesson 1.5 Introduction to the Olympians
by Robert LucasThis is an introduction to the Greek gods. This file includes a page for each god, which should be posted around the room in stations. Students go around the stations collecting information about each god on a worksheet. Objectives: 1) SWBAT classify major Greek gods and goddesses by realm & personality This resource is part of Unit 1: Belief Systems and the Social Studies 7 course.
Lesson 1.6 Hades 1
by Robert LucasThis is part one of a lesson on Hades, the underworld in Greek Mythology. Objectives: 1) SWBAT analyze different punishments of characters in Hades. 2) SWBAT describe the expectations for tomorrow's group project and use the rubric with which they will be graded. This resource is part of Unit 1: Belief Systems and the Social Studies 7 course.
Lesson 1.7 Hades 2
by Robert LucasThis is a one day group project in which students create an illustrated map of Hades. Pictures, handouts, homework worksheet are included. Objectives: 1) SWBAT analyze the different punishments of characters in Hades. 2) SWBAT work together as a team. This resource is part of Unit 1: Belief Systems and the Social Studies 7 course.
Lesson 1.8 Greek Gods Review
by Robert LucasThis folder includes a Do Now and Homework assignment from a unit on belief systems. There doesn't seem to be a lesson plan. This isn't my unit, but perhaps part of the period was spent finishing the Hades project from day 7, or orally reviewing the Greek gods. This resource is part of Unit 1: Belief Systems and the Social Studies 7 course.
Lesson 1.9 Quiz & Catch Up Day
by Robert LucasStudents take a quiz on Greek gods, catch up on work from this section of the unit, and learn a new procedure for notecards. The notecard file is separate and is called '9 - notecard format' in this same collection. This resource is part of Unit 1: Belief Systems and the Social Studies 7 course.
Lesson 1.10 Prometheus & Pandora
by Robert LucasIn this lesson, students read myths of Prometheus and Pandora. This file includes handouts for do now, guided reading, and a homework assignment. It does not appear to include the myths themselves, but you can probably find copies online. This resource is part of Unit 1: Belief Systems and the Social Studies 7 course.
Lesson 1.11 Baucis and Philemon
by Robert LucasStudents rehearse and perform a play of Baucis and Philemon. All handouts are included EXCEPT the play itself, unfortunately. This resource is part of Unit 1: Belief Systems and the Social Studies 7 course.
Lesson 1.12 Perseus and Medusa
by Robert LucasThis is a lesson plan where the teacher reads aloud the myth of Perseus and Medusa and students create a slideshow. The myth is not included, but everything else is. This resource is part of Unit 1: Belief Systems and the Social Studies 7 course.
Lesson 1.13 Prometheus & Greek Gods Quiz
by Robert LucasThis is a quiz covering the Greek myths read in the previous few lessons. It also includes a little new discussion of Prometheus. Objectives: 1) SWBAT connect the myth of Prometheus to our efforts at GCP and to other historical figures. 2) SWBAT evaluate the costs of being "Promethean" 3) SWBAT demolish their weekly quiz on Greek myths. This resource is part of Unit 1: Belief Systems and the Social Studies 7 course.
Lesson 1.14 Shrine Project 1 (Stereotypes and Planning)
by Robert LucasThe first day of a three-day project, in which students build a shrine to a female character from Greek mythology. Objectives: 1) SWBAT identify the gender stereotypes present in many Greek myths. 2) SWBAT begin planning a shrine that celebrates what stereotypes have forgotten about one Greek female character. This resource is part of Unit 1: Belief Systems and the Social Studies 7 course.
Lesson 1.15 Shrine Project 2 (Jobs and Planning)
by Robert LucasThis is day 2 of a three-day project in which students make shrines to a female character from Greek mythology. Objectives: 1) SWBAT model what it means to "assign yourself" and to "ask and answer questions" in group work. 2) SWBAT prepare a draft of their section of their group's shrine. This resource is part of Unit 1: Belief Systems and the Social Studies 7 course.
Lesson 1.18 Shrine Project 3 (Finishing)
by Robert LucasThis is the last day of the shrine project. This lesson isn't completely spelled out, but the file includes handouts where students evaluate their project and participation using a provided rubric. This resource is part of Unit 1: Belief Systems and the Social Studies 7 course.
Lesson 1.19 Folktales
by Robert LucasStudents read a folktale from the Congo and make connections to the Greek myths they have read. Objectives: 1) SWBAT compare and contrast the views of the gods from Greek myths with the view of the gods in a myth from the Congo. 2) SWBAT make connections that demonstrate what totally different cultures can have in common. This resource is part of Unit 1: Belief Systems and the Social Studies 7 course.
Lesson 1.20 Introduction to Judaism 1
by Robert LucasThis file includes a lesson plan, do now, reading assignment, guided reading worksheet, and homework assignment. Objectives: 1) SWBAT identify the most important words and ideas in Judaism. 2) SWBAT organize the major events in Jewish history in order. Essential Question: "Who gets to decide what beliefs are a part of a religion?" This resource is part of Unit 1: Belief Systems and the Social Studies 7 course.
Lesson 1.21 Introduction to Judaism 2
by Robert LucasIn this lesson, students create short, silent skits on Judaism. There are lots of handouts included here; I think it's everything you need. Objectives: 1) SWBAT identify important holidays and traditions in Judaism. 2) SWBAT make connections between the different branches of Judaism and the different types of church communities we see in the area around Gaston. Essential Question: "Who gets to decide what beliefs are a part of a religion?" This resource is part of Unit 1: Belief Systems and the Social Studies 7 course.
Lesson 1.22 Review Day
by Robert LucasThis lesson includes a review crossword puzzle and questions for a game of Jeopardy. This resource is part of Unit 1: Belief Systems and the Social Studies 7 course.
Lesson 1.23 Belief Systems Test 1
by Robert LucasThis is a test on the first two-thirds of the unit on belief systems. This resource is part of Unit 1: Belief Systems and the Social Studies 7 course.
Lesson 1.24 Christianity
by Robert LucasThis is a lesson on the beginnings of Christianity. Teacher should pass back tests from day before and send home letter. Objectives: 1) SWBAT describe how the Christian religion started. 2) SWBAT compare and contrast the basic Jewish beliefs with the basic Christian beliefs. This resource is part of Unit 1: Belief Systems and the Social Studies 7 course.
Lesson 1.26 Islam
by Robert LucasThis lesson covers the basics of Islam. It includes handouts for do now, classwork, and homework. Objectives: 1) SWBAT describe the origins of Islam, its prophet, and its holy text. 2) SWBAT compare and contrast the beliefs of Muslims with those of Jews and Christians. This resource is part of Unit 1: Belief Systems and the Social Studies 7 course.
Lesson 1.27 Quiz Day
by Robert LucasThis is quiz day in the Belief Systems unit, covering Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. This file includes the quiz, do now, and homework assignment. This resource is part of Unit 1: Belief Systems and the Social Studies 7 course.
Lesson 1.28 Extremism Project 1
by Robert LucasThis is day 1 of a two day project in which students make an interactive poster on religious extremism. Objectives: 1) SWBAT define religious extremism and give examples from recent history. 2) SWBAT analyze the ways in which religious extremists use holy texts to support their positions. This resource is part of Unit 1: Belief Systems and the Social Studies 7 course.
Lesson 1.29 Extremism Project 2
by Robert LucasThis is the second half of a project in which students create an interactive poster on religious extremism. Objectives: 1) SWBAT define religious extremism and give examples from recent history. 2) SWBAT analyze the ways in which religious extremists use holy texts to support their positions. This resource is part of Unit 1: Belief Systems and the Social Studies 7 course.
