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1. What is the difference between learning about religious beliefs and being taught to believe in a religion? (7 minutes) • Agenda • SSR Book Your Desk

2. Greeter • SWBAT list, identify, and describe the 4 elements of religion. • SWBAT identify how people across the globe understood themselves in relation to the natural world and to the unseen realms beyond. • SWBAT analyze the historical causes for the emergence of early philosophical and ethical traditions. SUP 601 - Power: Locate and interpret minor or subtly stated details in more challenging passages Unit 3 – ReligionDay 38 Big Idea Human beings have always sought answers and comfort in various belief systems. We have used said belief systems to explain their personal worldview as well as interactions between humankind and nature, humankind and itself, and humankind and unexplained phenomenon. HW • AoW8 (Due Thursday, 10.24.2013) - With New Pope, a More Open Catholic Church?

3. Social Caesar Projects

4. Q1 – Done. How’d we do?

5. Unit 3 Essential Questions Things to consider before we begin this unit and after this unit is over. • Why is religion so heavily influential? • Why did societies or communities begin to adopt religion as their moral compass? • Does religion have a greater impact on the individual or on the community? • Why are religions from various locations so incredibly different? • Why is it important to understand world religions as a global citizen? • Choose ONE question to discuss with your neighbor for the next 90 seconds. Make sure you both have time to share.

6. Vocab (A Need to Know) Prepare your Notes for SEVENvocabulary terms and definitions. (4 minutes per slide) • 1. Deity– A person or thing revered as a god or goddess • 2. Cosmos– the world or universe regarded as an orderly, harmonious system • 3. Omniscient– having complete or unlimited knowledge, awareness, or understanding; perceiving all things

7. Vocab (A Need to Know) Final Slide (4 minutes) • 4. Omnipotent– almighty or infinite in power • 5. Immortal– not mortal; not liable or subject to death; undying • 6. Philosophy– the rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct; any system of belief, values, or tenets • 7. Ethics– a system of moral principles; the rules of conduct recognized in respect to a particular class of human actions or a particular group, culture, etc.

8. What Does it Mean to be Religious? Some Say… Others Say… Wishing a fate on your neighbor worse than death Burning witches alive Taking a vow of lifelong celibacy Never cutting one’s hair • Loving thy neighbor • Consulting witches for wisdom • Obeying a command to be fruitful • Shaving one’s head

9. Why Study Religion? • It’s the magnet that brings us together; It’s the wedge that drives us apart. • More wars (and hence more murder) has been committed in the name of religion than ANY OTHER FACTOR in history. • It’s what provides some of us with “truth”, while providing others with potential consequence for our actions.

10. Religion – What is it? (Notes) • Write down (in your notes) your version of what the term RELIGION means. • The “Proper” Definition – Write it and compare to your own. • a set of beliefs concerning: • the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe (also known as the COSMOLOGY), • especially when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, • usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and • often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs. • Where does Religion go in SPICE? Why? • Where does it go in the 7CC? Why?

11. How did it all start? • Early religious traditions were tied to community life and experience. • The earliest attempts at contacting the supernatural may have been designed to ward off misfortune (such as poor harvests or disease),to seek benefits for the living, to mourn and care for the dead, to offer thanks, or simply to honor gods and ancestors. • All of these duties were the role of the SHAMAN. • Shaman– a person who acts as intermediary between the natural and supernatural worlds

12. Your Tasks … • Step 1: Divide into 6 groups (7 groups for 1st period) (2M) • Step 2: INDEPENDENTLY read your group’s assigned religion/background information. (8M) • Step 3: When time is called, collaborate with your group. Discuss accurate responses to the questions associated with your assigned reading. (8M) • Step 4: Gallery walk at a LEVEL 0 to list your findings on the appropriate poster. (7M)

13. END: Exit Ticket – 10.21.2013 • List the 4 elements of religion. • Provide a brief explanation for each. • Bonus (XC): Provide an example from a religion NOT studied today.

14. Complete the CRS Questions Based on the Ancient Religion Passage Attached. • Agenda • SSR Book Your Desk

15. Greeter • SWBAT examine the “original” organized religion in order to later delineate how the three main Asian/Eastern belief systems derived from one of the first established religious systems. GEN 502 - Power: Draw generalizations and conclusions about people, ideas and so on in more challenging passages Unit 3 – ReligionDay 39 Big Idea Our class will explore religion in a geographic format, beginning in the Eastern region where the world’s first “organized” religion began. HW • AoW8 (Due Thursday, 10.24.2013) - With New Pope, a More Open Catholic Church?

16. QBucket XC • Take 2 minutes to identify what the QBuckets are for additional points on your Do Now. • Place the response in the appropriate blank.

17. Eastern Society • Maps are coming around. BE CAREFUL WITH THEM. • We’ll examine a visual of what it means to be an “Eastern” religion or philosophy.

18. Religious Mapping

19. Today’s Focus: The Earliest “Organized” Religion

20. Religious Timeline

21. Classifying Religions – Vocab Guide • Proselytic religions actively seek new members and aim to convert all humankind. • Ethnic religions are identified with a particular ethnic or tribal group and do not seek converts.

22. Classifying Religions – Vocab Guide • Monotheistic religions believe in only one god and may expressly forbid the worship of other gods or spirits. • Polytheistic religions believe there are many gods.

23. Classifying Religions – Vocab Guide • Syncretic religions combine elements of multiple belief systems. • Orthodox religions emphasize purity of faith and are not open to blending with other religious ideas. • Fundamentalism is a movement to return to the founding principles of a religion.

24. Religion – What is it? (Notes) • The “Proper” Definition – Write it and compare to your own. • a set of beliefs concerning: • the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, • especially when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, • usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and • often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.

25. HINDUISM-General Information • Hinduism is generally regarded as the world's oldest organized religion. It consists of "thousands of different religious groups that have evolved in India since 1500 BCE."  •  Because of the wide variety of Hindu traditions, freedom of belief and practice are notable features of Hinduism. • Hinduism has grown to become the world's third largest religion, after Christianity and Islam. It claims about 950 million followers -- about 14% of the world's population.  • Estimates of the number of Hindus in the U.S. vary greatly: • Our estimate, for mid-2010, is 1.5 million.

26. Group Work • Your table (group) will be given a category within the Hindu religion to research and find all the information about the category in the packet you retrieved from at the door. • Once your table has received its category to research, your group will have to search throughout the entire packet to obtain accurate and sufficient information to be conveyed to your classmates in the gallery walk later in class. • Remember, through your research and teamwork, you all have become teachers for the day. Your team will be asked to create notes from which to share your information with your classmates.

27. Groups Assignments • Origins – p. 22-23 • Shiva – p. 24-25 • Mother – p. 26-27 • Vishnu – p. 28-29 • Other Gods – p. 30-31 • Sacred Writings – p. 32-33 • Worship – p. 34-35 • Pilgrimages – p. 36-37 • Routes to Moksha – p.38-39 • Festivals – p. 40-41 • Truth – p. 42-43

28. Jigsaw • Now that you group has transferred your information to the appropriate notes, the jigsaw activity can begin. • You will have 3 minutes per to speed date with another group and share the important information from your section with another group and will rotate to the next group when time is called. Only 1-2 members will rotate. • During this gallery walk, you will in small groups and remain at a LEVEL 1 at ALL times! • You will all move counter-clockwise • GO!

29. END: Exit Ticket – 10.22.2013 List any examples of the 4 elements of religion that were learned in your jigsaw travels.

30. Complete the Cover Page Survey On your Guided Notes • Agenda • SSR Book Your Desk

31. Greeter • SWBAT trace the spread of the three main belief systems in China over time, and assess their impact on politics, economy, society, and culture there. REL 502 - Understand relationships between people, ideas, and so on, in uncomplicated passages Unit 3 – ReligionDay 40 Big Idea Eastern philosophers have generated three main belief systems in China. These philosophies/belief systems can arguably be considered religions and the most prominent – Buddhism – continues to gain thousands of followers. HW • AoW8 (Due Tomorrow, Thursday, 10.24.2013) - With New Pope, a More Open Catholic Church?

32. Confucianism (Notes) • Confucius is the philosopher that founded Confucianism. • He believed that leaders should live virtuous (moral) lives so that the people they ruled would follow their example. • This led to his philosophy of the 5 relationships • Parents – Children • Ruler – Subjects • Older brother – Younger brother • Husband – Wife • Friend – Friend • The pattern? Those in power must take care of those that are weaker. Those who are weaker must respect and obey those in power. Those who are equal should treat each other equally. • In this philosophy, your family doesn’t matter. It is more important to be SMART and FAIR. Therefore, everyone has the opportunity to become powerful.

33. Daoism Background (Notes) • Founded by Laozi (means “Old Master”…no one is sure if this is a real person :-/) • According to Daoism, people should understand the Dao (way) of nature and behave accordingly to achieve inner peace. • Daoists find their beliefs hard to define in words, instead choosing to observe nature WITHOUT judgment. • Nature IS what it IS. There is no good and bad in nature. • It is easier to explain via the Yin Yang symbol (top corner). • Daoists see nature as being whole (the complete outside circle in the yin yang symbol), and everything inside of it as being connected and as part of the whole. • The “yin” is represented by the black in this symbol. It also represents water, the moon, and earth, as well as the quiet, soft, and feminine qualities. • The “yang” is represented by the white in the symbol. It also represents fire, the sun, and heaven, as well as the dynamic, hard, and masculine qualities. • Nature is always moving and flowing, and the yin and yang work together.

34. Buddhism • Appeared around 500 B.C. (or BCE) • Proselytic. • Evolved from Hinduism as a reform religion. • Most widespread religion in Asia. • Contains several regional forms: • Tibetan Buddhism • Japanese Buddhism

35. Buddhism • Enlightenment is known as nirvana. • Individuals who achieve nirvana are known as Buddhas.

36. Buddhism (Notes) • Founded by The Buddha (born Siddhartha Gautama) • The rumor is he was wealthy, raised in a palace, and protected from ever seeing sadness. • Once he finally left his wealthy lifestyle and saw sadness, he felt suffering as well. One day he saw a holy man who had given up everything, but was incredibly HAPPY. This changed his entire outlook and was the foundation for Buddhism. • Siddhartha searched for a way to end suffering for everyone, gave up everything (including his palace, wife, and child), meditated until he became enlightened and discovered the way to end suffering. • After enlightenment, he became The Buddha or “The One Who Knows The Truth”.

37. Buddha’s Truth • In order to share the truths he found with others, the Buddha became a teacher. There are two main beliefs of Buddhism, that is, the teachings of the Buddha and his followers. • One is the “Four Noble Truths,” which the Buddha discovered when he meditated. These truths are: • • Life is full of suffering from birth to death. • • People suffer because they desire (try to get) things that do not last, for example, money and possessions. • • The way to end suffering is to stop desiring things. • • The way to get rid of desire is to follow the “Eightfold Path.”

38. The Eightfold Path • According to Buddhism, the “Eightfold Path” means to lead a good life. People who follow this path are freed from suffering and gain happiness. • These steps are: • Right understanding. It is important to be certain that you understand the teachings of the Buddha correctly • Right thought. Think thoughts that are pure and good. • Right speech. Speak words that are truthful and not harmful. • Right action. Treat people well, as you would like to be treated. • Right work. Do not harm others as you earn a living. • Right effort. Keep trying to become a better person; stop bad habits. • Right mindfulness. Be mindful (or aware) of what you are doing and what is going on around you; always think about how you live • Right meditation. Meditate correctly each day to clear your mind of desires and be able to find peace and truth

39. Buddhism Four Corners • Agree, Strongly Agree, Disagree, or Strongly Disagree • Q1: The world is full of suffering. • Q2: People are generally unhappy with what they have. • Q3: I would be happier if I gave up all of my possessions. • Q4: It’s frustrating to see people with more than I have. • Q5: Having things makes me happy. • Q6: Happiness is easy to find. • Q7: People choose to suffer through the choices they make.

40. The Spread of Buddhism (10) • We will read aloud the Reunification of China text using a specific strategy called… “Seeing Causal Relationships” • You may work with a partner at a LEVEL ONE to complete the 8 questions IF you feel that you will struggle to complete the assignment in the time frame given. • You do not need to annotate for ME, but if you need to for your own understanding, please do so.

41. END: Exit Ticket – 10.23.2013 • Complete the final page of CW29: Buddhism packet. • Use the religious sayings on the front cover (from the Do Now) to respond.

42. Clear Your Desks besides…1 Sheet of Paper1 Writing Utensil1 Completed AoW8 Assignment • Agenda • SSR Book Your Desk AoW8

43. Pop Quiz List the following: • 5 Elements of SPICE • 7 Elements of SOAPSTone (Including Immediate and Larger “O”) • 4 Aspects of Religion • Total 16 Points • BONUS: List the 7 Characteristics of Civilization (must have all 7 for bonus points) • YOU HAVE 5 MINUTES

44. Greeter • SWBAT identify the similarities and differences between Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism. • SWBAT draw inferences about the effects of a particular belief system on a society residing in a geographic region. SUP 602 - Power: Use details from different sections of some complex informational passages to support a specific point or argument Unit 3 – ReligionDay 41 Big Idea The larger the following a religion has in a specific region, the greater the influence on the culture, community, and individual. HW • None DUE but… • If I were you… • I’d start reading Dante’s Inferno to get use to the language and theme.

45. Homework Review – AoW8 What’d you ask Pope Francis?

46. The Influence of Religion – White Board Rock Divide your white board into 4 sections, like so… • Religion influences the Individual. T or F • The Individual influences the Community. T or F • Religion influences the Community. T or F • Religion influences Culture. T or F

47. Whaddaya Know??? • Complete the Three-Column Chart based on your notes and knowledge of Daoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism. • Use only YOUR brain and YOUR notes. • We will work as a class to complete our thoughts as a team.

49. Culture Analysis • Since Religion impacts the Individual  Community  Culture, you will be asked to do the following: • Choose 1 of the religions and determine the impact of that religion on the SPICE of a your neighborhood Chicago community influenced by that religion. • Switch with your writing partner. WPs will read your SPICE descriptions and create 3 clarifying questions about this religion in Chicago, based on your given responses. • Lastly, WPs will have 3 minutes apiece to ask and receive answers to their clarifying questions.

50. END: Exit Ticket – 10.24.2013 List 3 new things you’ve learned about any Eastern philosophy/religion