HW for Tuesday, 12/17

Make up work!

HW for Monday, 12/16

In preparation for our trip Wednesday, read this article and write 5 quiz questions;

http://www.politico.com/story/2013/11/national-geographic-jersumalem-imax-movie-100209.html

Daily Warm Up for Monday, 12/16

1) Finish Islam webquest
2) Watch videos (see Friday's warm-up links)
3) Click here and read current articles about Islam.

HW for Friday, 12/13

Islam packet 2 - answer the questions at the front of the packet.
AND
Draft 2 of your essay.

Daily Warm Up for Friday, 12/13

1) Finish the Islam Webquest.
2) If you didn't finish your essay last night, work on that.
3) Watch these videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikVGwzVg48c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSLv798pNKg

HW for Wednesday, 12/11

Islam packet 1 -- answer questions on the front of the packet.

HW for Monday, 12/9

Write paragraphs 1 and 2 of your World Religions essay.

Each paragraph should be at least 5 sentences long.

• Paragraph one is your introduction and must include your thesis statement.
• Paragraph two expands on the first supporting point of your thesis statement.

So, for instance, if your thesis statement is "Buddhism is one of the oldest and most popular religions in the world", then paragraph one would talk about how old Buddhism is and include information about its origins.

Amanda, paragraph 2 = Shiva
Elise, paragraph 2 = Christmas as a holy holiday
Jared, paragraph 2 = the popes's overseeing of elections
Satchel, paragraph 2 = the age and origins of Hinduism
Lidya, paragraph 2 = the age and origins of Christianity
Grace, paragraph 2 = the age and origins of Christianity

HASSET: make up work! Finish the Cathedral questions, Hinduism Holi worksheet, and Jainism/Sikhism packet/10 quiz questions.

HW for Friday, 12/6

200 words on today's field trip to the Freer/Sackler Gallery.

Charles: 150 words on what you've learned about Buddhism this week.

HW for Thursday, 12/5

In preparation for our trip to the Freer and Sackler Galleries, click on each of the links below, read the information, and write 2 quiz questions for each section (8 total).

Promise of Paradise

Japanese Religious Art

Art of the Indian SubContinent

Sculpture of Southern Asia

Daily Warm Up for Thursday, 12/5

1) Finish your Buddhist Person/Place, if you haven't already.

2) Finish page 2 of yesterday's warm-up (Buddhism Worksheet 1)

3)  Read this:
Wesak (Buddha Day) - First Full Moon in May 
Wesak or Vesak, also known as Buddha Day, celebrates the Buddha’s birthday, enlightenment and death. It is the most important day in the Buddhist calendar. In Japanese Buddhism, 8th April marks the birth of the Buddha, 8th December his enlightenment and 15th February his death. 

During Wesak, Buddhists celebrate the life of the Buddha and his teachings. They remember the night of his enlightenment and his insights into his previous lives, as well as his revelations about the nature of death, karma and rebirth, suffering and desire. 

Wesak is celebrated with great joy and vivid colours. Homes are cleaned and decorated in preparation. Celebrations begin before dawn, when devotees throng the temples early in the morning to meditate and take the Five Precepts. Sutras are chanted by monks. 

Celebrations vary from one country to another. ‘The Bathing of the Buddha’ often takes place. Water is poured over the shoulders of statues of the Buddha as a reminder of the need to purify the heart and mind. Offerings are made to the monks and the temples, and may be laid on the altar as a sign of respect for the Buddha and his teachings. 

In China, traditional elements from Chinese culture, such as dancing dragons, are incorporated into celebrations. In Indonesia, Wesak lanterns are made from paper and wood. Another popular custom in some countries is the release of caged birds, symbolising letting go of troubles and wishing that all beings be well and happy. Buddhists in some parts of the world make origami paper cranes which are used as decorations or sometimes floated down rivers to symbolize the same thing. 

Many Buddhist temples serve vegetarian food (as many Buddhists avoid eating meat). Special lectures on the teachings of the Buddha are given, and candle lit processions take place through the streets. Observers are made welcome, both in processions and at temples. 

4) Now, try this: Origami Crane

HW for Wednesday, 12/4

Dalai Lama packet 1

Daily Warm Up for Tuesday, 12/3

Continue reading about the Buddha . . .
http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/buddhism/storybuddha.htm

HW for Tuesday, 12/3

Read Buddhism packet 2 and answer the questions at the front of the packet IN TWO COMPLETE SENTENCES!

HW for Monday, 12/2

Buddhism packet 1 -- please note, you are not writing quiz questions this time; rather you are answering the questions at the front of the packet IN TWO COMPLETE SENTENCES!

Daily Warm Up for Monday, 12/2

1) Organize your binder in preparation for today's Christianity quiz.

2) Go to this site and start reading the story of Buddha:

http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/buddhism/storybuddha.htm

HW for the Thanksgiving weekend

Make up work!  Use your AA to get caught up by Monday!

HW for Tuesday, 11/26

Make Up Work
Charles: Write 150 words about what you've learned about Christianity this past week.

AND

Organize your binder in preparation for tomorrow's Christianity Quiz.

HW for Monday, 11/25

We're getting read to write our first official research essay of the session.
Tonight, remember what we discussed in class about the topic (something you'd like to know or research about Judaism, Hinduism, or Christianity) and what a THESIS in, and complete the "Research Question/Thesis" worksheet.

Daily Warm Up for Monday, 11/25

1) Finish your Christianity Person/Place

then


2) Use the 3 Christianity packets, as well as what you know already about your Christianity Person/Place, to create a Christianity crossword on this site:

http://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com/CrissCrossSetupForm.asp

Follow the directions very carefully -- write the "answer" word, then space, then the clue, then hit enter to start the next clue. Aim to have at least 15 clues -- you will have to print when I say time's up. It is very important that you use correct spelling!

HW for Friday, 11/22

In preparation for our visit to the National Cathedral next week, watch each of these videos.  Write 3 quiz questions (include answers!) for EACH video.

Inside the West Entrance

The Northwest Tower

The Southwest Tower

HW for Thursday, 11/21

FINISH your storybook, if you haven't already.
and
FINISH writing the 10 quiz questions (include the answers) for packet 3, if you didn't do so in class.

Charles: Complete the Hinduism Quiz Extra Credit packet.  Answer the circled questions in complete sentences.

HW for Wednesday, 11/20

Make up work.

HW for Tuesday, 11/19

Read Christianity packet 2 and write 10 quiz questions (including answers) about the material.

HW for Monday, 11/18

Read Christianity packet 1 and write 10 quiz questions (including answers) about the material.

HW for Friday, 11/15

Read the packet about Jainism and Sikhism and write 10 quiz questions (with answers -- just like you did for Judaism). Imagine you're giving a quiz to your classmates about the material on this site. Write a question and include the answer. Write good questions! Be creative -- multiple choice, fill in the blank, true or false, and so on. If I use your question on the Hinduism (plus Jainism and Sikhism) quiz, you get extra credit (not to mention, you'll know the answer!).

HW for Thursday, 11/14

Write 200 words about your thoughts/reaction to our visit to the Sri Siva Vishnu Temple today.  Follow the formatting guidelines!

Charles: Write 150 words about what you've found most interesting about Hinduism so far this week.  Follow the formatting guidelines!

HW for Wednesday, 11/13

Hinduism -- Holi worksheet.

Remember, we leave for our trip to the Sri Siva Vishnu Temple right after English Thursday morning.

HW for Tuesday, 11/12

Hinduism packet 2.  Read and complete the worksheet at the front of the packet.

Daily Warm Up for Tuesday, 11/12

1) Finish the Hinduism worksheet.

2) Start the Hindu Deities worksheet.

HW for Monday, 11/11

Read Hinduism Packet 1 and answer questions 1-3 on page 182.

Daily Warm Up for Monday, 11/11

Complete the Hinduism worksheet.

When you're finished, take a few minutes to make sure your binder is organized.

Then, you can watch this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLa996MzgjE

HW for Friday, 11/8

Please write 200 words about what you learned/your experience with Daniel's Story at the Holocaust Museum.

Charles, please write 150 words summarizing what you learned about Judaism this week.

Daily Warm Up for Thursday, 11/7

Read about Moses!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nHM7xHGQPJw1sVmhK2mzAZotyZmYuyWyhdZiH6wGbWU/edit
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nHM7xHGQPJw1sVmhK2mzAZotyZmYuyWyhdZiH6wGbWU/edit#slide=id.p5

If you have time, you can then try this:
http://kids4truth.com/Dyna/Chosen.aspx

HW for Wednesday, 11/6

Read the excerpt (a passage or quotation taken or selected from a book, document, film) "Diary of an Unknown Girl" and answer the questions on the back in complete sentences on a separate sheet of paper, following the formatting guidelines.

HW for Tuesday, 11/5

Go to this website:

http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/homework/religion/jewish.htm

Read through it -- make sure to read the answers to all 19 questions, and then . . . drumroll, please . . . write 10 quiz questions!

Imagine you're giving a quiz to your classmates about the material on this site. Write a question and include the answer. Write good questions! Be creative -- multiple choice, fill in the blank, true or false, and so on. If I use your question in this week's Judaism quiz (Friday), you get extra credit (not to mention, you'll know the answer!).

HW for Monday, 11/4

Read "Judaism packet 1" and complete the sections/questions marked with a * (the vocabulary on pg 57, and question 5 on page 60).

Daily Warm Up for Monday, 11/4

Can you identify each of the following buildings? In each case I'll give you a hint -- it's up to you to discover the . . .

Name

City

Religion

Date constructed

Purpose

One other interesting fact

Write or type that information down on a separate sheet of paper.

1. This site is in Jerusalem

2. This site is in Taiwan.

3. This one is supposed to look like a hermit's head.

4. This one is associated with Sikhism (remember the video we watched about Sikhs?).

5. Going here is an important aspect of Islam.

Daily Warm Up for Friday, 11/1

Click HERE and read the article, then explore the links on the right.
Diwali is on Sunday, 11/3!

HW for Friday, 11/1

Remember what we learned about Diwali in Friday's warm up?  Now, click HERE to read the article about the first Diwali in Congress.  Look at the pictures, too, then write a 200 word summary of the article. Please follow the formatting guidelines.

HW for Thursday, 10/31

Make up work!

Daily Warm Up for Thursday, 10/31

Go to this site and test your knowledge of world religions:

http://www.quia.com/cb/44055.html

You may play with a partner if you can do so quietly!

HW for Wednesday, 10/30

You received a packet (Somalis/Lewiston) for tonight's HW. You should read the transcript of the story about Somali Muslims in Maine, and then answer the questions that are attached.  Answers should be typed and double spaced, following the formatting guidelines!

Daily Warm Up for Wednesday, 10/30

Watch as many of the following videos as you can. For each video, fill out “Belief and Practice” worksheets.  You must complete at least 5 videos and worksheets. Any others will count as extra credit!

• BELIEF & PRACTICE: Sikh Saint-Soldier, June 3, 2005
  http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/week840/belief.html

• BELIEF & PRACTICE: Shambhala Meditation, April 30, 2004 
  http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/week735/belief.html

• BELIEF & PRACTICE: Tibetan New Year, February 18, 2005 
  http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/week825/belief.html

• BELIEF & PRACTICE: Stations of the Cross, March 22, 2002 
  http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/week529/practice.html

• BELIEF & PRACTICE: Vesak, May 31, 2002 
  http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/week539/belief.html

Conservative Judaism Centennial
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/video/#20735

Wadjda
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/video/?topics=17521#20354

Sikh Turban Showdown
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/video/page/2/?topics=17521#18426

India’s Jains
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/video/?topics=17521#19924

Baseball and Religion
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/video/page/2/?topics=17521#16067

Jewish Jesus
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/video/page/4/?topics=17521#10572

Converting the Masai
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/video/page/4/?topics=17521#11685

HW for Tuesday, 10/29

Please write at least 200 words about the following question. Your response should follow the formatting guidelines we reviewed in class -- you can find them on the blog (there's a link on the right hand side).

What role does religion play – or not play – in your own life?