April 24 - Continue Religion

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome to the last remote lesson for the week!  Today we will continue to discuss World Religions, focusing on Hinduism and Buddhism today.  You will also continue to work on your Religion Research Project.  We just keep trucking along!  I am proud of all of you who are working hard to continue learning and improving your skills in preparation for next school year.  I can't wait to see what you produce for this project!

Objectives:

1. Discuss the concept of religion in order to develop a base of understanding
2. Research a World Religion and create a PPT style presentation to teach peers about that religion

Agenda:

1. Continue World Religions
1. Guiding Questions:
1. What is Religion?
2. Why do people have religion or faith?
3. What are the major types of religions?
2. Polytheism, Hinduism, and Buddhism
2. Continue Religion Project
1. You may work on this project with one partner BUT make sure you follow these guidelines
1. You can choose your partner - must be a student in my class (Period does not matter)
2. Make sure to include both your names on the Title Page
3. BOTH partners must contribute an equal amount of work
4. BOTH partners must turn in a copy of the final product

Homework:

1. Current Event #12 due Monday (Event from Asia/Oceania)
1. Current Event Mapping Instructions
1. Add CE #12 to the same map you did CE #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11
2. World Religions Graphic Organizer due April 29
3. Religion Research Project due May 1
4. Asia Map test Monday May 18
1. Digital Map Directions
1. For Asia you will be doing your map digitally so please follow these directions
2. You can also do it physically and take and upload a picture if you want
2. Asia Countries Quiz (Test prep)
3. Asia Physical Features Quiz (Test Prep) (make sure to customize)
4. Australia and Oceania Countries (Test Prep)
5. Australia Physical Features (Test Prep) Make sure to customize!

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that everyone has enjoyed getting back to work.  I know that it feels better for me to be working and interacting with you all.  I miss you all!  Take care and have a great weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

4-24-2020 PPT