Teachers: Sharheen and RamHS: Allan, Tristan, Daniel, 8th Graders: Antonio, Rinchen,Marcus, Ellis7th Graders: Mete, Fernando, Jesus,
![]() |
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. |
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 |
|
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 |
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 What is Kosher? Oprah Belief |
Judaism: Congregation Rodeph Sholom 7 West 83rd Street right off B and C lines __RabbiLevine@crsnyc.org__ 10-12pm Website: |
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 |
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 ![]() |
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 National Geographic Feature |
Hindu Center NYC
__http://www.hinducenternyc.org/activities.html__ |
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 The Life of Buddha Oprah Belief |
4. Buddhist Temple
MAHAYANA BUDDHIST TEMPLE __http://nymag.com/listings/attraction/mahayana-buddhist-temple/__ ![]() |
s 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) |
1.
2. 3. 4. 5. |
1.
2. 3. |
PLACE/HOUSE OF WORSHIP VISITED: _ ADDRESS OR LOCATION: _ _ 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 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. |
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.