World Religions

Warm-up You will have 5 minutes at each station At each station, answer the question on butcher paper – There are no right or wrong answers! At the end of class, we will share our responses

How did humans get here (on earth)?

What happens to us when we die?

What makes a good person?

Why do people follow religion?

Why are there so many different religions?

What religious holidays or traditions do you celebrate?

Characteristics of a Civilization Religion- Organized system of beliefs. Religious leaders would conduct elaborate ceremonies to worship gods. Religion tries to answer questions about life: – Where did we come from? – What happens when we die? – What is the meaning of life?

World Religions There are hundreds of religions found in the world 85% of all people follow one of the five major world religions: Hinduism Buddhism Judaism Christianity Islam BrainPop: Religions

World Religions Encyclopedia You will create an encyclopedia that describes and gives important facts of the 5 major world religions: – Hinduism – Buddhism – Judaism – Christianity – Islam

World Religions Encyclopedia For each religion, you must include the following information: – Demographics # of followers, % of world population – Geography Where did the religion begin and spread to? Must include a map – Beliefs Describe the main beliefs and practices of the religion – Research your own answers Describe traditions, holidays, prayers, and god(s)

Religions Map- For each religion, you will need to list the countries/region each religion is found and color code your map

World Religions Encyclopedia After you have researched each religion, you will complete a pie graph to show the percentage of each religion compared to the world population This will require math! Pie Chart Example:

Grades This will be the second FORMAL grade of the 3 rd quarter! – Each page of your encyclopedia is worth 15 possible points – The pie graph is worth 25 possible points 5 religions (15 points each) + pie graph (25 points) =100 possible points

IB Grade IB Assessment: Criterion B - Investigating - Rubric LevelLevel Description 7-8 You investigated all 5 major world religions using reliable sources, found accurate information for each religion, and presented your information in a way that looks professional and is easy to understand. 5-6 You investigated all 5 major world religions using multiple sources, found information for each religion, and presented your information in a way that looks neat and is easy to understand. 3-4 You investigated all 5 major world religions using one or more sources, found information for each religion, and presented your information in a booklet. 1-2 You investigated some of the major world religions using one or more sources, found information for some of the religions, and presented your information in a booklet. 0The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below.

How did humans get here (on earth)?