TITLE: NYC WORSHIPS(Religions in NYC)
Teachers: Sharheen and RamHS: Allan, Tristan, Daniel, 8th Graders: Antonio, Rinchen,Marcus, Ellis7th Graders: Mete, Fernando, Jesus,

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Know and experience the 5 major religions of NYC/World byvisiting houses of worships and centers. Appreciate the diversity of these beliefs and find ways on how these religions can make the New Yorker a better and productive citizen.

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Objectives:
Students will be able to:
1. Enumerate basic tenets/beliefs of the 5 major religions in NYC.( Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism) __https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6dCxo7t_aE__
__https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C77iQAsiMpo__
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9mFNgu6Cww2. Clarify misconceptions about their personal views of the different religions3. Appreciate the diversity of the different religions and identify ways to unite the different religions through common beliefs and ideologies.4. Realize how these religions can make better citizens of NYC, of the world.

Disclaimer: This group is not meant to indoctrinate students to certain beliefs/traditions.

Schedule

Date Activity Student Work/Output Place of Worship / Contact persons Resources needed
Monday 10/26
  1. Getting to know each other
  2. Review of norms and behavior in the different venues/houses of worship
  3. Clarification of objectives and expectations from this group
  4. Definition of terms
  • Religion
  • Sect
  • Statistics of religion in the world, in NYC
  • Monotheism
  • Polytheism
Check out our Google Photos:
https://goo.gl/photos/5Pg6Nr47AkFjVSab8

What is Christianity
__http://www.christianity.com/god/jesus-christ/the-basics/what-is-christianity-alex-crain.html__
Christianity from Judaism CRASH COURSE
__https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG55ErfdaeY__
Oprah Belief
__http://youtu.be/Lxq-RiLb-6M__
Christianity: St. Patrick’s Cathedral

__http://saintpatrickscathedral.org__

Roberta Shea
Director of Volunteer Services &
Our Neighbors Program
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
460 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10022
telephone: 212-355-2749 ext. 829
fax: 212-355-3622

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school lunch

bring lunch money

request bus

no fees needed

permission letters

Tuesday 10/27 Pre work
Field Trip
Post work
Check out our Google Photos:
https://goo.gl/photos/coJHSkX2u2teSbvi6

Judaism Core Beliefs
__https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ax7a1TdYTA__

What is Kosher?
__https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifKFC4jYqS8__

Oprah Belief
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJbg_cXYFyM&feature=youtu.be

Judaism: Congregation Rodeph Sholom
7 West 83rd Street
right off B and C lines
__RabbiLevine@crsnyc.org__
10-12pm

Website:
https://rodephsholom.org

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school lunch

bring lunch money

request bus

no fees needed

permission letters

Wed 10/28 Pre work
Field Trip
Post work
Check out our Google Photos:
https://goo.gl/photos/FeNGUrpCgjCqyvKr8

Video about Islam
__https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oBS9_eJ3RA__

Halal Food
__https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yO-XaMku7uc__

Islamic Center of NY
__http://www.icc-ny.us/index.html__
1711 3rd Ave
New York NY 10029
Taqwah Maalem (secretary)
PH:2127225234 Ext 28
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school lunch

bring lunch money

request bus

no fees needed

permission letters

Thurs 10/29 Pre work
Field Trip
Post work
Check out our Google Photos:
https://goo.gl/photos/23PWdkPhGwQKjjob8

VIDEO

Introduction to Hinduism
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THhsIqtioqg

National Geographic Feature
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzQBs0-0PPM

Hindu Center NYC

__http://www.hinducenternyc.org/activities.html__
Mr. Awasthi
jagawa61@gmail.com
5169355843
confirmed for 11am
45-52 Kissena Boulevard
Flushing, New York 11355
718-358-6726

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school lunch

bring lunch money

request bus

no fees needed

permission letters

Friday 10/30 Pre work
Field Trip
Post work
Check out our Google Photos:

https://goo.gl/photos/tLtiUACDZJw5FtPK7

VIDEO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XD-Xj3G3cQ

The Life of Buddha
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsN7NLs-0jI

Oprah Belief
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lxq-RiLb-6M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lxq-RiLb-6M&feature=youtu.be

4. Buddhist Temple

MAHAYANA BUDDHIST TEMPLE
Address: 133 Canal Street, New York City, NY 10002
Phone Number: 212 925 8787

__http://nymag.com/listings/attraction/mahayana-buddhist-temple/__

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school lunch

bring lunch money

request bus

no fees needed

permission letters

INTERESTING RESOURCES: Interfaith center of new york __http://interfaithcenter.org__ NYC Religion __http://www.nycreligion.info__

OUR STUDY SHEET FOR EACH VISIT

PRE-VISIT WORK
WHAT DO I KNOW or WHAT HAVE I HEARD ABOUT THIS
RELIGION:(include both positive and negative things that you know)
QUESTIONS THAT I WANT TO BE ANSWERED BEFORE THE VISIT DURING THE VISIT DURING THE VISIT MAJOR SYMBOLISM/ARTIFACTS OF THE RELIGION (List or Draw)
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PLACE/HOUSE OF WORSHIP VISITED: _
ADDRESS OR LOCATION:
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DATE OF VISIT: _
NAME OF GUIDE/PRESENTER: _
ACTIVITIES DONE:
lecture
tour of the place
video showing
question and answer
view exhibits in the center/museum
MAJOR BELIEFS THAT I LEARNED
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POST VISIT

MY REFLECTION/REALIZATIONS ABOUT THIS RELIGION

  • Compare your pre-conceived ideas about the Religion and what you actually learned about it. Were you right or wrong? Why?
  • What common beliefs and practices have you seen in this religion that is similar to the other religions?
  • How can this Religion help individuals/families/groups to be better citizens of NYC or of the world.