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Day One: Table Talks
In table groups, students browse children's books and discuss the role of religion. Whole class share-out at the end. -
Day Two: Review of Research & Pick Topics
Review databases, websites, and non-fiction library resources, including the Dewey 200 section. Have students draw for what religion they're researching. Give overview of the assignment. -
Day Three: Begin Research
Review what students should be looking for. Give them option to keep track of sources with Easy Bib or paper copy of notes page. Students work on finding their information from a variety of sources. -
Day Four: Continue Research
Students continue finding their information and sources with the help of the librarian and classroom teacher. -
Day Five: Complete Research
Students finish finding their information and sources. -
Day Six: Introduce Glogster and Begin Glog
Walk students through an example of Glogster. Introduce skills such as visual appeal, linking, and embedding images and media. Share rubric with students. They spend the remainder of the time getting started on their Glogs. -
Day Seven: Glogs
Students continue work on their Glogs following the guidelines of the rubric. -
Day Eight: Finish Glogs and Present
Students put the final touches on their Glogs, publish, and present them in small groups. -
Day Nine: Class Discussion
Lesson finishes with a culminating class discussion lead by the Global Studies teacher. This is an end-piece for the look into the five major religions in the region and an introductory activity for further investigation into the specific religious conflicts.
