Useful Learning Area Internet Links

Religious Education


World Religion


World Religions

http://www.worldalmanacforkids.com/explore/religion.html

World Almanac for Kids information about world religions.

Holidays on the Net

http://www.holidays.net/

Profile on religious holy days and their meaning.

Western Religions

http://www.mrdowling.com/605-judaism.html

Explanation of Christianity, Judaism and Islam.

Divine Digest

http://www.divinedigest.com/default.htm

Learn about different religions.

Indigenous Australia: About Dreaming Stories

http://www.dreamtime.net.au/dreaming/dreamtime.htm

Explanation of significance of dreaming stories and sacred sites.

Rainbow Serpent

http://www.tased.edu.au/schools/capebarp/rainbow.htm

The Rainbow Serpent story is about how the world began.

A Journey Into the Dreamtime

http://www.aboriginal-art.com/journey_toc.html

Information about Dreamtime.

Buddhism: An Introduction

http://www.pbs.org/edens/thailand/buddhism.htm

Information about Buddhism.

Buddhist Ceremonies And Special Days

http://www.buddhanet.net/festival.htm

Information on the many special or holy days held throughout the year by the Buddhist community.

Islam World

http://www.fcusd.k12.ca.us/chsweb/Webstaff/BarakatIslam/islamworld1.html

Introduction to Islamic beliefs, customs and celebrations. Includes collection of images.

Islam: Empire of Faith

http://www.pbs.org/empires/islam/

Faith, culture, innovation, timelines and profiles about Islam.

Interfaith Calendar

http://www.interfaithcalendar.org/index.htm

Sacred times that provide occasions for celebration, reflection, prayer, and devotion in various religions.

Major Religions of the World Graph

http://www.adherents.com/Religions_By_Adherents.html

Major religions of the world displayed by number of adherents on a pie graph.

The Baha'i Faith in Australia

http://web.bnc.bahai.org.au/scripts/WebObjects.exe/NewBNOWebSite

Find out about the Baha'i faith in Australia.

Shinto: The Way of the Gods

http://www.trincoll.edu/zines/tj/tj4.4.96/articles/cover.html

Summary about the Shinto religion of Japan.

Hindu Kids

http://www.hindukids.org/

All about Hinduism.

Cao Dai

http://mcel.pacificu.edu/as/students/vb/Caodai.htm

Cao Dai is a religion that originated in Vietnam and is a combination of Christianity, Buddhism , Islam, Confucianism, Hinduism, Geniism, and Taoism.

The Lorax Save the Trees Game

http://www.seussville.com/seussville/games/lorax/

I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees. I've come here to celebrate Earth Day, so please come join me and help spread the message I bring.

Religious Stories

http://www.topmarks.co.uk/teachers/religious.htm

A selection of religious stories from the Bible and Torah for primary aged children.

Catholic Saints

http://www.catholic.org/saints/

List of profiles about various Catholic saints.

Famous Australians

http://www.abc.net.au/btn/austs.htm

Short profile on several famous Australians.

Oodgeroo Noonuccal (Kath Walker)

http://www.abc.net.au/btn/australians/noonucca.htm

Best known for her poetry, Kath Walker was also an actress, writer, teacher, artist and a campaigner for Aboriginal rights.

Mother Teresa

http://www.catholic.net/RCC/People/MotherTeresa/

Profile about Mother Teresa, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.

Famous Muslims

http://www.fcusd.k12.ca.us/chsweb/Webstaff/BarakatIslam/famous_muslims.html

Profiles of famous Muslims through history.

Famous Jews Interactive

http://www.yahoodi.com/famous/

Profiles of famous Jews through history.


Lessons


People and The Beliefs Links

http://www.standrew.malabar.syd.catholic.edu.au/Beliefs/relbeliefsx2.htm

Students visit the World Religions links and create a retrieval chart to record information.

Lessons from the World\'s Major Religions: A Narrative WebQuest.

http://sd71.bc.ca/Sd71/Edulinks/ICT6_9/lessons/

An integrated unit on world religions for upper primary that may be adapted for this level.

Webquest: People and Their Beliefs

http://www.virtualteacher.com.au/beliefs.html

Webquest that asks students to complete six activities related to people and their beliefs.

World Religion Lesson

http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/month1/lp_middle4.html

Students explore how world religions have shaped who they are today?

Webquest: Major World Religions

http://international.ucla.edu/asia/lessons/barda/

Self guided journey through the major religions of the world.

The Lorax

http://www.geekteacher.net/lorax.html

Text and pictures from the Dr. Seuss book. Includes classroom activities.

Online Worksheets - Famous Australians

http://www.lakemunmor-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/onlineworksheets/stage%203/famausts/famous%20australians.htm

Worksheets are available on several famous Australians.


Teacher Reference


Religious Tolerance

http://www.religioustolerance.org

Information relating to world religions, their history, texts and the traditional beliefs and practices.

ABC: The Sacred Site

http://www.abc.net.au/compass/explore/

These links are provided for information and further research on world religions.

Religious Education Exchange

http://re-xs.ucsm.ac.uk/

Themes and search tools related to World Religions.

Amish Links

http://www.ship.edu/~cgboeree/amishlinks.html

Information and links about the Amish.

The Catholic Encyclopedia

http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/

The Catholic Encyclopedia, as its name implies, proposes to give its readers full and authoritative information on the entire cycle of Catholic interests, action and doctrine.

Bullying: No Way! - Religious Diversity

http://www.bullyingnoway.com.au/issues/religion.html

Issues and challenges related to religious diversity and schools.


 

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