Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Day Number: 8
Author: Jackie Piechocki
Grade Level: 3rd
Background Information
The students will learn about the religions and architecture from around the world. The
students will gain an understanding about the importance of each to the cultures in which they
come from.
The lesson will take one full 45-60 minute class period.
Skills:
Analyzing
Identifying
Active listening
Researching
Vocabulary:
Worship- pray
Concepts:
Places
Architecture
Traditions
Integration of Learning Outcomes
SWBAT define worship.
SWBAT research different religions and explain their ways of worship.
SWBAT use an tablet to create a comic to present to the class.
SWBAT fill out a worksheet about the religion they were assigned to research.
Standards
PA Core:
7.1.3.B: Identify and locate places and regions as defined by physical and human
features.
NCSS Standards:
III- People, Places, and Environments
o NCSS 1.3.a Enable learners to use, interpret, and distinguish various
representations of Earth such as maps, globes, and photographs, and to use
appropriate geographic tools
o NCSS 1.3.e Have learners describe how people create places that reflect
culture, human needs, current values and ideals, and government policies
o NCSS 1.3.g Challenge learners to consider, compare, and evaluate existing
uses of resources and land in communities, regions, countries, and the world
V- Individuals, Groups, and Institutions
o NCSS 1.5.b help learners analyze groups and evaluate the influences of
institutions, people, events, and cultures in both historical and contemporary
settings
o NCSS 1.5.e help learners to describe and examine belief systems basic to
specific traditions and laws in contemporary and historical societies
IX- Global Connections
o NCSS 1.9.a enable learners to explain how interactions among language, art,
music, belief systems, and other cultural elements can facilitate global
the teacher will also explain that the presentation will not be graded.
Closure
To end the lesson, I will review the term worship. I will then explain that understanding
different religions can help us to respect others beliefs and values.
(these sites are information for the teacher to have an understanding about
Chichen Itza)
Google Earth (to show Chichen Itza to the class)
Technology
Need a computer or tablet and an interactive white board to show Google Earth
Need enough tablets for either partners or small groups.
Comic building app
Reflection on Planning
Before teaching the lesson, I should spend some time reading over the religions to have
a basic understanding of the answers the students will have on their worksheets.
I need to check the number of tablets available and figure out how to split the students
up.
I should read up on Chichen Itza again and prepared to answer any questions the
students may have.
I need to make sure I can keep the lesson away from the controversial beliefs in
religions and focus on the understanding of the differences between the religions.
Although controversial beliefs can be great for learning, this lesson is based around
building an understanding about different religions.
Content Outline
Architecture
Art of designing buildings
o Ancient Mayans
o Ancient Mayans built the ruins in Chichen Itza; they
were built as a form of worship and there are statues in
the top
Pyramids
Changes with time
Use google Earth to travel to different types of major
architecture throughout the world
Religions
Important part of cultures
In the U.S. there is the right to choose religion
Name:____________________________
Date: ____________________
Exploring Religions
1. Religion:________________________________
2. Place of Worship: _____________________________________________________
3. Specific beliefs (one god, multiple gods):
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4. One interesting fact:
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