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Belief systems A study in spiritual life and moral codes

Essential Questions How do people make sense of their world? Why do belief systems bring people together or pull them apart? Are the world’s belief systems more similar than different? What impact do belief systems have on society? How do belief systems shape the society and culture?

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Belief systems A study in spiritual life and moral codes

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  1. Essential Questions How do people make sense of their world? Why do belief systems bring people together or pull them apart? Are the world’s belief systems more similar than different? What impact do belief systems have on society? How do belief systems shape the society and culture? How do belief systems influence people’s ideas and in turn actions? Belief systemsA study in spiritual life and moral codes

  2. Warm-up Journal: • What’s going on in this image? • What do you SEE that makes you say that? • What MORE can you find?

  3. Caste System Simulation • Read the description highlighted on your paper. • That is the CASTE system YOU have been born into in India • Do the task assigned to your CASTE • Untouchables (street sweepers, bathroom cleaners) – sit on the floor, pick up all paper on the floor and follow the instructions of anyone of a higher caste. (No talking). • Sudras(commoners, peasants, servants) – stand in the back of the room and wait for someone from the Brahmin caste to assign you a task. (No talking). • Viasya(merchants, landowners) – claim a desk, sit and watch to make sure the sudras and untouchables are completing their tasks. (No talking). • Kshatryia(rulers, warriors) – rulers come up with at least THREE beliefs and rules for the class and get them approved by the Brahmins; warriors are responsible for enforcing the rules among the people. (No talking) • Brahmins (priests, religious leaders) – sit in the yellow chairs at the back of the room, don’t worry about getting up and you’re the only ones who can talk (people can only talk if you allow them to).

  4. Caste System Discussion • How did it feel to be a member of that caste?

  5. Activity • Writing Response: • Imagine you are a Hindu, and that you have lived many lives before this one, and you will live at least four lives in the future. What caste would you currently be in and why? What will you do in this life and what caste will you be in the next? Where will you go after that, and again after that? (At least one page).

  6. Exit Ticket: Caste System and ‘Othering’ 1. The highest class, called Brahmins, does which job? • Merchants • Priests • Commoners • Farmers 2. What are rulers and warriors called? • Sudras • Viasya • Untouchables • Brahmins 3. What are the merchants and landowners called? • Sudras • Viasya • Untouchables • Brahmins 4. What are commoners, peasants and servants called? • Sudras • Viasya • Untouchables • Brahmins 5. Which group in India is thought to be so low that they are not even considered a true social class? • Sudras • Viasya • Untouchables • Brahmins

  7. Homework • Step 7: Focused Research • Due next class: • at least 2 more index card notes • Extra Credit: • Vocabulary Flashcards • Belief System’s Movie Review

  8. Warm-upStep 8: Answering the research question • What is your research question? Remember that your research question must lead to a response(s) that is debatable. Formulating questions that begin with “why”, “how”, and “what” (depending on the scope) generally lead to better research papers. • Identify your research question: • What are your three (3) possible responses to your question? Your responses should be based on your research and supported by ACTUAL evidence. What ideas are repeated?

  9. Step 9: Free Write • Step 9: Free Write Write a 1-page answer to the research question you’ve chosen. You should make sure that you include evidence and cite your sources.

  10. Reminder – Index Cards Today: AT LEAST 2 INDEX CARDS • Step 3: Exploratory Research • Example Index Card *REMEMBER: At this point you shouldn’t just be randomly taking down notes, but taking notes on the information that will help you complete your understanding of the questions you developed.

  11. Homework • Step 7: Focused Research • Due next class: • at least 2 more index card notes • Extra Credit: • Vocabulary Flashcards • Belief System’s Movie Review

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