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Which subject	History
What topic	world religions
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 9
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: World Religions

Topic

World Religions

Objectives

• Understand the major world religions and their beliefs.
• Compare and contrast the key tenets of at least three different religions.
• Explore the historical context and cultural significance of these religions.

Materials

• Projector and screen for presentations
• Whiteboard and markers
• Handouts summarizing key beliefs of major religions (Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism)
• Access to computers or tablets for research (if available)

Grade/Age Group

Grade 9

Subject

History

Lesson Length

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Correspondence

This lesson aligns with the objectives laid out in the national history curriculum, focusing on cultural understanding and the impact of religions on world history.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (Minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to World Religions	5	Begin with a brief introduction to what world religions are. Discuss their importance in human history.
2	Overview of Major Religions	10	Present key beliefs and practices of major world religions using a slideshow. Highlight unique characteristics.
3	Group Activity: Compare Religions	10	Divide students into small groups. Assign each group one religion to examine. Groups prepare a brief comparison with other religions using handouts.
4	Sharing Insights	3	Each group shares a quick insight (1 minute each) about their assigned religion and how it compares to others.
5	Conclusion and Reflection	2	Summarize key points discussed and encourage students to reflect on the cultural significance of religions.
6	Homework Assignment	0	Assign students to write a short essay comparing two religions of their choice. Distribute handouts with guidelines. Homework will be checked but not presented.

Homework

Students will write a short essay comparing two religions of their choice, focusing on beliefs, practices, and historical significance. This assignment will be checked for understanding and comprehension without requiring presentations in class.

Lesson script