Friday, September 12

•Quiz Feedback•Religions Independent Work•Reflection- Ticket out the door

Religions of Europe Map (in color)• Use the map link below to complete the Religions of Europe Activity.

• No TALKING. All independent work.

• http://education.nationalgeographic.com/media/file/Dominant_Religions_Europe.pdf

Ticket Out the Door

•On back of your second worksheet, write a list of things you learned today that you did not know about Europe’s culture and religions.

Why should we learn about others’ religions?1.2.3.

Judaism, Islam, & Christianity

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Pre-Assessment

What do you already know about world religions?

1. Fill in the blanks for the ones you DO know. 2. If you don’t know one, skip it.

Learning Target

SS6G11 I will describe the major religions in Europe: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Learning Target

SS6G11 I will describe the main points of Judaism.

Judaism, Islam, & Christianity

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Monotheism• Judaism, Christianity, & Islam are

major religions practiced in Europe.

• Followers of each practice monotheism, a belief in one god.

What else do they have in common?

Similarities• All three believe in one god (monotheistic).

• They all started in Southwest Asia.

• They can trace their roots to Abraham as the father of their faith.

• Jerusalem is the holiest city in the world for Jews and Christians, and the third holiest city for Muslims.

• All three have an important messenger and book of teachings.

Jerusalem, Israel

Judaism

Judaism• Judaism is the religion of Jews.

• It was founded by Abraham around 2000 BCE.

• Jews believe that God gave Moses the Ten Commandments.

• The Jewish holy book is the Torah, which is the oral and written laws of the Jews.

Judaism• Jews believe that they descended

from Abraham and Sarah, the first people to worship Yahweh (God).

• Abraham lived at least 3,700 years ago in what is now Iraq.

Abraham & Sarah

The Torah

Judaism• Jews worship in synagogues and

temples.

• They believe that a messiah (savior) will lead them to the Promised Land.

• “What is hateful to you, do not to your neighbor.”

How do you feel about this?

Let’s Look at World Religions: JudaismRead over the vocabulary for the religion of Judaism.

• Put a check by the ones you know.

• Circle the ones you don’t know.

Let’s Look at World Religions: Judaism• Preview the Viewer’s Guide questions.

• Let’s take a closer look by watching the video.

Let’s Look at World Religions: Judaism• Answer the questions with a partner.

• Let’s see what you remember from the video.

Reflection

•What’s the most interesting thing you learned about Judaism?

• Review Judaism

• Christianity Pretest• Christianity Notes

Tuesday, Sept. 23 Agenda

Christianity

Christianity• Christianity actually has its roots in

Judaism.

• Christians believe in Jesus, who preached a new religion of love and kindness around 30 CE.• Christians believe that Jesus was the

messiah (savior).

Christianity• The Bible is the main holy book

for Christians.

• It consists of the Old Testament and the New Testament.

Christianity• Christians are grouped by many

denominations.• Examples include Catholicism,

Orthodoxy, and Protestantism.

• All denominations of Christians follow the teachings of Jesus.

• Christians worship in churches and chapels.

HOMEWORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

•Study religions notes•Get glue!•Put NB in order!

Learning Target Reflection

4- I can teach someone else!

3- I understand this really well!

2- I know this but need a little help or guidance.

1- I am starting to get it, but I’m still confused.

0- I still don’t understand, even with help.

Let’s Look at World Religions: ChristianityRead over the vocabulary for the religion of Christianity.

• Put a check by the ones you know.

• Circle the ones you don’t know.

Let’s Look at World Religions: Christianity• Preview the Viewer’s Guide questions.

• Let’s take a closer look by watching the video.

Let’s Look at World Religions: Christianity• Answer the questions with a partner.

• Let’s see what you remember from the video.

Reflection

•What’s the most interesting thing you learned about Christianity?

•What is one thing that is different about Christianity and Judaism?

Islam

Islam• Islam began around 610 CE in Southwest

Asia.

• In Arabic, Islam means “surrender” to the will of Allah (God).

• Followers of Islam are called Muslims, and the founder is Muhammad.

• Muslims believe that Muhammad is the last and greatest prophet of Islam.• Other prophets include Abraham, Moses, &

Jesus.

Islam• The Muslim holy book is the Qur’an

(Koran).• It states how people should live their

lives.

• It describes the Five Pillars of Faith (obligations all Muslims must fulfill in their lifetime).

IslamFive Pillars of Faith:

(the main duties of Muslims)

1. Prayer,2. Giving to charity,3. Belief in and submission to one God (Allah),4. Fasting during the month of Ramadan,5. and a trip (hajj) to Mecca once in a lifetime.

Two letters written by Muhammad…so old!

Muhammad’s Swords

Muhammad’s Hat, Robe, & Staff

A piece of Muhammad’s hair One of

Muhammad’s sandals

The Green Dome in Medina

Muhammad’s grave lies under the Green

Dome. (This is his casket.)

The Grand Mosque in Mecca

Let’s Look at World Religions: Islam• Preview the Viewer’s Guide questions.

• Let’s take a closer look by watching the video.

Let’s Look at World Religions: Islam• Answer the questions with a partner.

• Let’s see what you remember from the video.

Reflection

•What’s the most interesting thing you learned about Islam?

•How does Islam differ from Christianity and Judaism?

Judaism Christianity IslamFounder?

Holy Book?

Followers are Called?

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Learning Target Reflection

4- I can teach someone else!

3- I understand this really well!

2- I know this but need a little help or guidance.

1- I am starting to get it, but I’m still confused.

0- I still don’t understand, even with help.

Anchor Cards

18. Europe: Diversity of Languages

19. Judaism

20. Christianity

21. Islam

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