HRT 3M1- World Religions
HRT 3M1- World Religions
Early Religions: Student Learning Tutorials
STAGE 1
1. Students will break into 6 groups and focus on ONE of the following early religions:
a) Zoroastrianism
b) Jainism
c) Taoism
d) Confucianism
e) Shinto
f) Aboriginal Spirituality
2. Each group member will create a Photo Story that focuses on at least ONE or more
aspects (depending how you split topics up) of the following information:
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place of origin / timeframe
founder or key figures
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key beliefs
key practices, rituals or ceremonies
symbols / images
# of adherents in the world / influence in the 21 st century
Religious significance
other interesting facts
STAGE 2
1. Groups members will create and present a PowerPoint or Smart Notebook
presentation that contains the same information as above for an oral presentation. All
presentations must be submitted to the Moodle
TIPS: presentations should contain key words, facts and images. Don’t overload your
slides with text. Group members should explain the concepts, not read pages of notes
or read off slides.
STAGE 3
1. Groups will create an original “game” or “game show” (could be a combination of
various game shows and celebrity guests) for class to participate in as a review of your
religion. This is the interactive part so make sure get everyone involved! Prizes can be
used as well…
2. Wrap up your presentation with a brief discussion with class. Be prepared to answer
questions!!!
Presentations should be a maximum of 20 minutes!
STAGE 4
Each group will create a 15 question Multiple Choice quiz in the Moodle on their religion
for the class to study from.
Early Religions Presentation Rubric
Criteria
Facts /
Information
(K/U
T/I)
Interactive
Activity /
Game
(A/ C)
Organization
(A/C)
Level 4
-exceptional quality
of information / facts
with rich details,
examples and
analysis
-exceptional
demonstration of
knowledge
Level 3
-proficient quality of
information / facts
with many details,
examples and
analysis
-good
demonstration of
knowledge
Level 2
-adequate quality
of information /
facts with some
details and analysis
-adequate display
of knowledge
(reads off slide /
paper)
-exceptional activity
or game that is very
original and creative
-game / activity
clearly reviews the
content, applies
knowledge gained,
analyzes the
information and
engages the class
-proficient activity
or game that is
original and creative
-game / activity
reviews the content,
applies knowledge
gained, analyzes the
information and
engages the class
- activity or game
needs to be more
original and
creative
-game / activity
needs to be
provide a more in
depth review and
application of
content
-exceptional
structure and clearly
organized
presentation
-proficient structure
and clearly
organized
presentation
-presentation lacks
structure and clear
organized
-member of group
has distinct and key
role and meets all
responsibilities
-student
communicates ideas
articulately and
effectively during
presentation
-member of group
has clear role and
meets
responsibilities
-student
communicates ideas
effectively during
presentation
-member of group
has does not have
a clear role and
does not met all
responsibilities
-student
communicates
ideas somewhat
effectively during
presentation
Level 1
-poor quality of
information /
details, examples
and analysis
-weak
demonstration of
knowledge (heavily
relies on paper,
slides and does not
show competence
of concepts)
-activity or game is
very basic and lacks
creativity in relation
to the topic
-lack of any clear
objectives for
review and
application of
knowledge
-poor overall
presentation that
needs to be more
organized and
structured.
-member of group
has an unclear role
and does not seem
to fulfill and
responsibilities
RUBRIC: Photo Story
Criteria
A. Research
Thinking /
Inquiry
B. Oral
Elements
Communication
C. Photo Story
Construction
Application
D. Links / Quiz
Communication
/ Application
Level 4
- proficient
research includes
textbook, websites,
journals, images,
pictures
- Presents an
exceptional oral
summary of the
topic with excellent
examples or stories
to enhance the
content.
- Presents a well
organized oral
summary of the
topic with extra
examples or stories
to enhance the
content.
- The photo story is
exceptionally
organized.
- A superb blend of
commentary, images
and design.
- Professional
appearance.
- The photo story is
well organized.
- Good blend of
commentary,
images and design.
- Clean organized
appearance.
-The photo story
includes multiple
effective links for
further study and
information.
-multiple internal
links to other pages
that are easy to find,
well labelled and
logically organized
-The photo story
includes many links
for further study
and information
-Internal links to
other pages are
easy to find,
labelled and
organized
-exceptional quiz
that is challenging
and critical
F. Deadline
Level 3
- Exceptional
research that
includes textbook,
websites, journals,
images, pictures
The assigned
deadline was met
with an exceptional
end product.
-proficient quiz
that is challenging
The assigned
deadline was met.
Level 2
Level 1
- adequate
research that
includes some
textbook,
websites,
journals, images,
pictures
- Presents a oral
summary of the
topic.
- research lacks
depth. Did not
extend past a
cursory level of
research.
- The photo story
has some
unorganized
elements
- Lack of balance
between
commentary and
images.
- Appears
elementary
-The photo story
includes some
links for further
study and
information
-few internal links
to other pages
that could be
more clearly
labelled and
organized
- The photo story is
disorganized.
- All elements not
apparent
- Information is
lost in a poor
design.
- quiz is
challenging and
relates to
information
An element of the
assignment was
not complete.
- Summary
contains
grammatical and
spelling mistakes.
Key elements of
the topic are
missing, needs to
be resubmitted.
-The photo story
lacks effective links
for further study
and information
-little to no
internal links that
do not work or are
unclearly labelled
-quiz is not
complete or lacks
accuracy
More than one
element of the
assignment was
not completed.