How do different religions offer explanations for what happens when we die? Invite your learners to consider the variance and complexity of religious beliefs, and to research and compare/contrast the concept of death and afterlife according to five major world religions: Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and Hinduism. Tip: Queue the video clips to skip over beginning ads.

Concepts

buddhism, world religions, belief systems, christianity, hinduism, islam, judaism, the afterlife

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Additional Tags

buddhism, hinduism, christianity, afterlife, judaism, reincarnation, islam, social studies

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Pros

• Graphic organizer, video clips, and answer key materials are included

Cons

• Learners should have foundational knowledge about each major religion referenced in this lesson
• Complex religious ideas may require further instructional support or discussion

Common Core

W.9-10.2.a W.11-12.2.a W.11-12.9.a RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.9 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.9