Lesson Plan Religion

Lindsey Peterson
EDUC 538U
June 12, 2009
World History and Geography 1500 A.D. (C.E.) to the Present
Religion in the Contemporary World
Grade 10
Introduction
• Introducing the background and influence of the five main religions in the contemporary
world
• Length of Lesson (estimated): 85 minutes
• VA Standards of Learning
o 15a The student will demonstrate knowledge of the influence of Judaism,

Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism in the contemporary world
by a) describing their beliefs, sacred writings, traditions, and customs; b)
locating the geographic distribution of religions in the contemporary world
Duration of Activity: 2 class periods (plan reflects first class)
• Day 1: introduction of new topic/ research
• Day 2: presentations/ review of information
Learning Objectives
Students will...
• Identify the major world religions in the contemporary world
• Answer questions and make predictions about individual religions
• Examine and describe major characteristics of each religion
• Discuss as a class, the impact on culture and civilization today
• Use secondary resources (maps, globes, images) to interpret followers in certain

geographic locations
• Investigate assigned religion in groups and create powerpoint or google doc presentation
o Divide class into cooperative groups of mixed abilities  group size

determined by each class size
• Gain experience in group preparation and presentation skills
• Present findings to class
Materials
• Computer with internet access
• Text book
• Spiral notebook/ notebook paper
• Pen/ Pencil
Teaching and Learning Sequence

Introduction
• When students arrive, have take out computer or paper and writing utensil
• Begin powerpoint by introducing new topic to class and explaining 5 religions to focus
on
• Ask who has heard of each (raise hands) and if so, where in the world do they think the
highest percentage of these followers are located.
• Distribute hand out  explain will be class work grade based on completion of
information
Lesson Development
• Continue with presentation on Buddhism (15-20 minutes)
• Reveal Wordle image of Buddhist ideals, allowing one minute of silent observation
• Ask the following questions on image:
o Looking at this image, what words stand out?
o What do you think are the key concepts of Buddhism?
o Why does the word ‘suffering’ appear so large when religion preaches
praise, inspiration and enlightenment?
• Explain Wordle image was created through the use of the 4 Noble Truths and the
Eightfold Path to Enlightenment  the path followed by Buddhists
o The larger in size the word, the more it appears in the writings/ teachings, holding
a significant place in the religion
o Examples: SUFFERING- According to Buddha, comes in many forms and is the
basis of the Four Noble Truths
BUDDHA- name given to Siddhartha Gautama (founder), meaning ‘awakened
one’
• Identify key points of Buddhism
o Founder and how came about
o 4 Noble Truths
o Eightfold Path to Enlightenment
• Introduce and explain the Wheel of Life Image
o A circle, symbolizing the endless cycle of existence and suffering
• Reveal map of the world of the Buddhist population by percentage
• Examine 2005 pie chart of Major Religions in World Ranked by Adherents
• Explain to students that they will now be assigned to groups and each assigned a specific
religion in which will research information and create own 5 minute presentation either
through powerpoint, key note, or google docs; quiz grade
• Students will access information through acceptable websites and/or textbook
o http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/
o http://www.religionfacts.com/
o www.britannica.com
• Each group must include:
o founder and how particular religion came about
o where originated and location of highest percentage of followers today

o monotheistic or polytheistic
o moral code or specific religious teachings
o key beliefs
o Holy writings (ex. Bible, Koran)
o rituals
o Specific establishment for worship
o Sacred image (picture of leader, followers, establishment…many options)
o Map of geographical distribution of religion
• Responsibility of group members to designate leader, assign responsibilities/tasks for

each member
• The class will be given the remainder of class to create presentation
• Teacher will walk around room, monitoring students’ progress, answering any questions
that may arise
Closure
• In remaining fifteen minutes of class, all groups will be asked to stop what are doing and
save work
• Students will need to determine what needs to be finished for assignment and designate
how the task will be completed before next class
• Teacher will ask for questions and answer any that arise
• Remind class to bring handout back for next time to complete as follow peers
presentations
Homework
• Complete presentation for next class
• Complete worksheet section for particular religion presenting on
• Students need to bring computer to next class

Assessment
• Formative
o Students will be asked to participate in class by raising hand to survey questions
o Students will participate by analyzing wordle prompt without prior knowledge to

subject
o Teacher will circulate room, observing and helping students progress with group
presentation
o Monitor that students using internet appropriately
• Summative
o Use presentation as quiz grade, based on 3 criteria (group grade):
1.research collected on required fields 60%

2.information in presentation accurate 30%
3.group worked cohesively and all tasks completed 10%
o Use handout as class work/ participation grade (individual grade)

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Lindsey Peterson

• Length of Lesson (estimated): 85 minutes

o 15a The student will demonstrate knowledge of the influence of Judaism,

• Day 2: presentations/ review of information

• Identify the major world religions in the contemporary world

• Answer questions and make predictions about individual religions

• Examine and describe major characteristics of each religion

• Discuss as a class, the impact on culture and civilization today

• Use secondary resources (maps, globes, images) to interpret followers in certain

o Divide class into cooperative groups of mixed abilities  group size

• Present findings to class

• Computer with internet access

• Spiral notebook/ notebook paper

Teaching and Learning Sequence

• Ask the following questions on image:

o Looking at this image, what words stand out?

o What do you think are the key concepts of Buddhism?

• Identify key points of Buddhism

o Founder and how came about

o Eightfold Path to Enlightenment

• Introduce and explain the Wheel of Life Image

o A circle, symbolizing the endless cycle of existence and suffering

• Reveal map of the world of the Buddhist population by percentage

• Examine 2005 pie chart of Major Religions in World Ranked by Adherents

• Students will access information through acceptable websites and/or textbook

• Each group must include:

o founder and how particular religion came about

o where originated and location of highest percentage of followers today

o moral code or specific religious teachings

o Holy writings (ex. Bible, Koran)

o Specific establishment for worship

o Sacred image (picture of leader, followers, establishment…many options)

o Map of geographical distribution of religion

• Responsibility of group members to designate leader, assign responsibilities/tasks for

• Complete presentation for next class

• Complete worksheet section for particular religion presenting on

• Students need to bring computer to next class

o Students will be asked to participate in class by raising hand to survey questions

o Students will participate by analyzing wordle prompt without prior knowledge to

o Use presentation as quiz grade, based on 3 criteria (group grade):

1.research collected on required fields 60%

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