GRADE 7 RELIGION
Fall Semester
- Beliefs Around the World
- Festivals and Traditions
- My Identity, My Culture
Spring Semester
- Moral Dilemmas and Ethics
- Sacred Spaces and Symbols
- Religion Through Art History
Fall Semester
Formative Assessments
Used during lessons to monitor learning and guide instruction:
- Think-Pair-Share Discussions: Ask a reflective question like: “Why do some people fast in different religions?” Students think, discuss in pairs, then share—teacher listens and notes understanding.
- Exit Tickets: Quick written responses at the end of a lesson.
Summative Assessments
Used after a unit to evaluate overall learning:
- Written Test or Quiz: Includes matching religious symbols, defining terms (e.g., empathy, ritual), and short answers on festivals, beliefs, or ethics.
- Research Project or Presentation: Example: “Choose a religious celebration from any culture and create a presentation including its history, meaning, and customs.”
Spring Semester
Formative Assessments
Used during lessons to monitor learning and guide instruction:
- Think-Pair-Share Discussions: Ask a reflective question like: “Why do some people fast in different religions?” Students think, discuss in pairs, then share—teacher listens and notes understanding.
- Exit Tickets: Quick written responses at the end of a lesson.
Summative Assessments
Used after a unit to evaluate overall learning:
- Written Test or Quiz: Includes matching religious symbols, defining terms (e.g., empathy, ritual), and short answers on festivals, beliefs, or ethics.
- Research Project or Presentation: Example: “Choose a religious celebration from any culture and create a presentation including its history, meaning, and customs.”