GRADE 9 RELIOGION

Fall Semester Topics

  • What is Culture and Why is it Important?
  • The Role of Religion in Our Daily Lives
  • The Importance of Respecting Different Cultures and Religions

Spring Semester Topics

  • The Golden Rule: Treating Others How You Want to Be Treated
  • What is Forgiveness and Why is it Important?

Fall Semester Assessments

  • Formative Assessments:
    • Culture Collage: Create a collage showing elements of their own culture (e.g., food, traditions, language).
    • Think-Pair-Share: Define “culture” and give personal examples.
    • Exit Ticket: One thing they learned, one question they still have.
  • Summative Assessments:
    • Essay or Presentation: "Why Culture Matters" – explain culture's role in identity and society.
    • Culture Web Poster: Visual diagram of cultural elements (language, values, traditions, beliefs).

Spring Semester Assessments

  • Formative Assessments:
    • Discussion: Read and discuss short stories illustrating the Golden Rule.
    • Think-Pair-Share: Share a time they treated someone kindly and the impact it had.
    • Exit Ticket: One thing they learned, one question they still have.
  • Summative Assessments:
    • Essay or Presentation: What kindness means and how it affects identity and society.
    • Golden Rule Diary: One-week journal on practicing the Golden Rule with reflections.