Week 15: Nov. 27-Dec. 1, 2k17

#Serfs4Life welcome to Week 15 and the beginning of our World Religions Unit! -- These next few weeks we will examine the following religions:

This unit will take us well into January and the new year...And to infinity and beyond!

Day 1

In Class:  Introduce religion -- Butcher Paper K-W-L Activity --  What is religion?  Where does religion come from? Why do we as humans have religion?  

HW: Please answer the Q below in as much detail as possible.  Please write in complete sentences and use MLA format.  This is due by Day 2:  

What about religion is important to you and in your life?

Day 2
In Class:  Discuss some of the answers from our HW Q then discuss the following Q's below...

1. What impact does religion have on your daily life/activities?

2. How does geographic location affect the development & spread of religion?

3. How does religion impact the world around us?

We'll think about geography, hobbies, culture, school, clothing, etiquette, occupation, restrictions, etc...
HW: None

Day 3
In Class:  Introduce Islam -- Myths of Islam PowerPoint -- History of Islam...Who was Muhammad?  Where was he from?  What is Islam?
HW:  None

Day 4
In Class:  Continue our Islam discussion -- Five Pillars and Islamic beliefs... Five Things About Islam
HW:  None