Monday, December 16, 2013

HW for Monday, 12/16

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

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.

Friday, December 13, 2013

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

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Monday, December 9, 2013

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.

Friday, December 6, 2013

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.

Thursday, December 5, 2013

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

Monday, December 2, 2013

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: