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**__ Online Resources __ **

The following are a list of websites that will prove beneficial in your research. When you have finished with each you will need to click on the back arrow to return to this pathfinder.

[|****A Bow of the Head: Religions of the World****]

This site is about the five religions with the largest number of followers in the world today. It provides a general introduction to each religion and defines major concepts. Look at the headings and decide where the information will best fit. Remember to make sure it adds meaning to what you already have.

[|****BBC: Religions****]

This website provides an introduction to many of the religions of the world. Simply click on the name of the religion you would like to find more information about. On the left hand side is a blue highlighted menu that will guide you through the different sections for each religion. When you have finished looking at a religion go to the //Other Religions// search bar on the right hand side and select the next religion you would like to research and press //Go//.  For each religion click on the //People// link and look at the names that appear here. Are there any names that you are familiar with?

[|****URI Kids: World Religions****]

This website looks at the celebrations, sacred spaces and basic beliefs for each of the five major religions. Click on the tabs along the top of the screen to find out information about the religions. When you first go to a section take some time to scroll your mouse over the picture. Pop ups will appear giving information about signs and symbols that are important to that religion. Go to the activity section and click on the //Golden Rule// link. Look at the golden rules for the religions and discuss with your group what is similar about the advice and what is different. Which version(s) do you like and why?

[|****World Religions for Children****]

This site was developed by Woodlands Junior School and provides excellent information about the major religions. Click on the links for each and scroll down the page. Information is sorted into different sections and organised as a question followed by the answer. Add any relevant information to your matrix.

Click on the //Multifaith Calender 2008// link to find out what festivals are being celebrated this month.

[|****Ask Kids****]  If you still need more information go to Ask Kids. This is an online search engine designed especially for kids. Enter your word into the //Search// facility. In the middle of your screen will be a list of all relevant websites. If there are too many simply select //Narrow Your Search// from the left hand column or //Expand Your Search// if you need more. Images will be displayed in the right hand column along with a definition and current events. <span style="font-size: 90%; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msoansilanguage: EN-AU; msofareastlanguage: EN-AU; msobidilanguage: AR-SA;"> <span style="font-size: 110%; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msoansilanguage: EN-AU; msofareastlanguage: EN-AU; msobidilanguage: AR-SA;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">

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