Days+5-8

__Religions of Asia: Days 5-8__



**Activity 3: Culminating Activity** You will work in groups of 2 to complete any three activity options in a row, choosing from the "think-tac-toe" menu below. You may choose any three options as they are arranged vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. You may divide up the work according to your own group members' preferences or you can work collaboratively on all three activities. All presentations, as a minimum requirement, must include information from the graphic organizer specific to the Asian religion of your choice. Go into more detail about:
 * Number of people who practice that religion worldwide
 * Historical background of that religion
 * Branches (divisions or sects) of that religion
 * Ritual and ceremonies (coming of age, wedding, funeral, etc.)
 * Customs and traditions (holidays, etc.)
 * Interesting facts
 * Symbol of that religion
 * Religious art (painting, sculpture, mosaic, calligraphy) and architecture (design of places of worship)

//**Directions:**////**Use the links to find web resources to complete the activities. Choose three in a row, either vertically, horizontally, or diagonally.**// Presentations can be submitted using [|wikispaces], or [|livebinders]. (Duration: 4 days) (For video instructions go to [|http://screencast.com/t/hLBPLwr0NqW)]

= **Think-Tac-Toe ** = Record yourself reading or performing and publish it on YouTube or as a podcast. || Create a **[|Venn Diagram]** or a [|double bubble thinking map] to compare and contrast the religion your group researched with any other religion. || Create a **PowerPoint presentation** about an Asian religion. Make sure that it includes information from the graphic organizer and additional information. Publish it on [] || It should include text, pictures, and at least one embedded video about your Asian religion (Educator Code: **4U7DC9** ) || Create both a **[|crossword puzzle]** //and// a **[|word search]** about your Asian religion. Make sure that definitions of key terms are accurate. Choose at least 20 words that are specific to your Asian religion. || Create a **[|map]** representing where your religion originated, where it is practiced today, and significant [|locations] and holy sites for that religion. Use the themes, drawing tools, and markers. || architecture characteristic of your Asian religion such as a temple, shrine, or holy place. Publish pictures of your model using [|http://voicethread.com/#home] or [] || Create a ** [|Prezi] ** presentation on your group’s Asian religion. Your presentation should include photos, text, and may include some of what your partners created such as word clouds, concept map, a Venn diagram, or photos of the 3D model. || Create a **[|concept map]** OR create a [|timeline] of the religion of your choice.Also create a word cloud using either [|wordle] or [|tagxedo]. In your presentation you will need to explain why these words are significant to your topic and how they are connected to that religion. || See Day 9 and 10 for grading criteria according to the rubric and reflection requirements.
 * Create a ** [|rap] ** or a ** [|poem] ** about your topic.
 * Create a ** [|Glogster] **.
 * Create a **3 dimensional model** of