Comparative Religions	CONTENT	SKILLS	ASSESSMENT
AUGUST KLG 1.4 KLG 1.2 KLG 2.19 KLG 1.2	Introductions Introduction to the course Chapter 1 Religious elements Empathy Chapter 3 Hinduism	Write 25 facts about one’s self. Students will play the guessing game. Distinguishes among the variety of world religions Identification of ways one can “see from another’s perspective.” Define an approach to world religion Describes Hindu view on human destiny	Report Note Taking/ Concept Questions Vocabulary Quiz Test Journal Entry Reading/Class Notes/Discussion Vocabulary Quiz
SEPTEMBER KLG 2.16 KLG 1.1 KLG 1.1, 1.16, 1.10	Hinduism Hinduism in the Modern World Hindu Gods Project Gandhi Caste System Religion of Choice	Identify the divisions in Hindu society and three paths to salvation. Define Hindu terms Distinguishes the changes of Hinduism in the modern world. Act out an occupation assigned for a given income level. Research/ Writing/ MLA	Concept Questions Presentations Vocabulary Quiz Test Library, internet research and writing Video
OCTOBER KLG 1.1 KLG 1.3 KLG 1.1	Buddhism Taoism	Displays a knowledge of the life of Gautama, dharma and the three rafts.. Watch the Video Little Buddha Distinguish between the two founders of Taoism.Identify the philoshophical aspects of Tao.	Reading/Class Notes/Discussion Concept Questions Vocabulary Quiz Reading/Class Notes/ Discussion Test
NOVEMBER KLG 1.1	Shinto Judaism	Identify the belief of divine ancestry. Describe religious life in Japan. Identify Judaism’s central teachings and the history of the chosen people.	Concept Questions Test Journal Writing on a “time you’ve suffered.” Test Concept Questions
DECEMBER KLG 1.1	Islam Guest Speaker Finals	Define Islamic terms Five Pillars	Vocabulary Quiz Reading/Class Notes/Discussion Creative Assignment: My Five Pillars
JANUARY KLG 1.4 KLG 1.2 KLG 2.9	Introductions Religious Elements Hinduism	Asks and listens in student interviews Distinguishes among the variety of world religions Identification of ways one can “see from another’s perspective.” Define an approach to world religion Describes Hindu view on human destiny	Test Vocabulary Quiz Test Concept Questions
FEBRUARY KLG 1.2 KLG 1.1, 1.16, 1.10 KLG 1.1 KLG 1.3	Hinduism Religion or topic of choice Buddhism Tibetan Chants from “compassion” The Life of Gautama Dharma Three Rafts of Buddhism Suffering - Dukkha Video Little Buddha	Identify the divisions in Hindu society and three paths to salvation. Define Hindu terms Distinguishes the changes of Hinduism in the modern world. Research/ Writing/ MLA Displays a knowledge of the life of Gautama, dharma and the three rafts.. Watch the Video Little Buddha	Presentation Essay Question - Test Hindu Gods Project Research Paper Vocabulary Quiz Concept Questions Test
MARCH KLG 1.1 KLG 2.22	Taoism Lao Tzu/Chuang Tzu Philosophy of Tao Yin/Yang Yin/Yang Shinto	Draw an artistic representation of this symbol. Identify the belief of divine ancestry. Describe religious life in Japan. Watch Video: Shinto and samurai Writing about a time “you’ve seen God in nature.”	Test Class presentation, and grade. Present to class and turn in for grade Journal Concept Questions Test
APRIL KLG 1.1	Judaism Islam	Reading/Class Notes/Discussion Identify Judaism’s central teachings and the history of the chosen people Discover and describe the holocaust Define Islamic terms Identifies the foundations of Islam Describe the basic practices and social teachings of Islam (5 Pillars)	Vocabulary Quiz Test Concept Questions Test Vocabulary Quiz Concept Questions
MAY KLG 1.4	Islam Guest Speaker		Journals, Quiz, Notes Reading Articles/Discussion