Students will work in groups of 4 to research a topic on world religions from the list below. Using resources available in the library and the classroom, students will create a 3-5 minute presentation that highlights the assigned religion. Highlights are to include the key aspects and historical influence of the religion.
Topics:
A. Hinduism & Buddhism
B. Confucianism & Taoism
C. Judaism
D. Christianity
E. Islam
F. Shinto & Animism
Some available library resources:
- The Encyclopedia of World Religions- Ref 200 Enc
- Historical Atlas of Religions- Ref 911 Far
- The Illustrated Guide to World Religions- Ref 291 Ill
- Religions of the Middle East- ebook
VRC: ABC-CLIO World History/Ancient & Medieval Eras
IL Essentials of learning: A1.2a, A.1.2d, C.1.1a, C.1.2b, C2.2a-c, C3.1a,
NYS-Soc Stud. 2
