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Pope John Paul II

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover the accomplishments of Pope John Paul II. In this world history lesson, students research selected websites about the history of Poland, the accomplishments of Pope John Paul II, and the responsibities of the...
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Pope John Paul II

For Students 4th - 7th
In this world history activity, students read, analyze and summarize a short article on Pope John Paul II and then answer nine comprehension questions.
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Pope John Paul II: Triumph Over Communism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover the background of Pope John Paul II. In this modern history lesson, students research the life of Karol Joseph Wojtyla (Pope John Paul II) in order to understand how his past paralleled his papacy.
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Following the Leaders

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Examine the historic election of Pope Benedict XVI and reflect on the challenges he faces as the new leader of the Catholic Church. This New York Times lesson investigates how other world leaders are chosen in different forms of...
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Letter to the Pope from Henry VIII

For Students 7th - 12th
In this "Letter to the Pope" template worksheet, students fill in the blanks with details that Henry VIII might have written to the Pope regarding his separation from his wife.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Toons as Tributes

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, learners analyze political cartoons that feature tributes to Pope John Paul II. Students respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Pope Benedict XVI

For Students 4th - 8th
In this famous leaders worksheet, students read a passage about Pope Benedict XVI and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches,...
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Pope John Paul II's Complicated Legacy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners closely examine the legacy of Pope John Paul II as well as that of other historical figures and draw conclusions about how prominent individuals are judged over time.
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The Medici Popes

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore Italian politics and warfare of the Renaissance. They explain the origins and effects of the Protestant Reformation and contrast Renaissance and Medieval attitudes.
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Letter to the Pope from Henry VIII

For Students 7th - 10th
In this "Letter to the Pope" template worksheet, students fill in the blanks with details that Henry VIII might have written to the Pope regarding his separation from his wife.
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Religion: Great Schism Debate

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine the Great Schism in the Roman Catholic Church and research the positions of the three popes. The three groups research their popes' positions and then hold a debate. Students write position papers about the Great Schism.
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Mea Culpa

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate Pope Benedict XVI's apology for offending Muslims and examine other papal apologies. Students investigate and report on other modern examples of papal apologies, and determine how their apologies were accepted by the...
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Breaking News English: Pop Benedict XVI

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Pope Benedict XVI worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write,...
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European Tour: History and Tradition

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore the Sistine Chapel. In this European history lesson, students watch "Sistine Chapel Frescoes: Scenes from Genesis." Young scholars then discuss the Vatican and the role of the Pope. Students then visit a website to...
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Mary Pope Osborne, Classroom Adventures Program

Civil War on Sunday

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Reading Mary Pope Osborne's Civil War on Sunday? Here's a packet crammed with activities, exercises, reading guides, and project suggestions. A must-have for your curriculum library.
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The Passing of the Papacy

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Young scholars research and study the life of Pope John Paul II life. The discover how he influences others. They view web sites and pictures of Pope John Paul's life.
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Catholicism

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore the precepts of the Catholic faith. In this Catholicism lesson, students discuss the basic beliefs of Catholicism and the responsibilities of the pope.
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Pilgrim's Progress

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research the historical and religious significance of the sites toured by Pope John Paul II on his pilgrimage to the Middle East and create travel brochures for each site.
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Jack / Kate and the BeanStalk

For Teachers 3rd - 11th
Students compare/contrast "Jack and the Beanstalk," by Steven Kellogg to "Kate and the Beanstalk," by Mary Pope Osborne. They discuss their character traits, stereotypes and "Bend Stereotypes" by modeling and demonstrating them within a...
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Peasants To Popes

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students analyze and interpret pictures of medieval life to better explain the political and social structure of the time period.
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Marking the Pope's Death

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils discuss the value of memorials and design their own to commemorate the death of the Pope or another religious leader. They compare memorial rituals around the world in a writeen exercise.
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Breaking News English: 1 Million Greet Pope in Germany

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "1 Million Greet Pope in Germany," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Pope's Funeral Delays Prince Charles' Wedding

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Pope's Funeral Delays Prince Charles' Wedding," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Middle Ages and Religion

For Teachers 6th - 8th
How prominent was religion and religious figures during the Middle Ages? Learners first answer three review questions in a social studies presentation, then dive into a lecture. Slides provide graphically organized information and images...

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