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Muhammad Ali: Boxer and Civil Rights Activist
Many young people today know Muhammad Ali as the aging boxer who lit the torch at the 1996 Olympics. Introduce young historians to Ali the boxer, the Civil Rights activist, the war protestor, and the humanitarian with a powerful lesson...
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Islamic Society: A Lesson in Surrender
High schoolers examine the third pillar of Islam. They discover the influence of Islamic ideas and practices on other cultures, Explore the various meanings of social group and the ways that each group functions. Then, they research the...
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An Introduction to Islam and Muhammad
Students view a video regarding Islam and take notes on the video as they watch it. They complete a vocabulary sheet, timeline sheet, and worksheet regarding what they learned about Islam.
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Islamic Art and Culture
Provided by the National Gallery of Art in Washington, this resource for teachers examines Islamic art, including calligraphy, arabesques, and geometric designs. A recounting of the spread of the faith and the tumultuous political...
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Exploring the Spirit of Islam, Ramadan, and the Hajj
Ninth graders explore the different ways people celebrate their religions. In this Religion lesson plan, 9th graders examine the basics of Islam. Students create a handout on a specific topic about Islam.
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Islam and Judaism: From Muhammad to the Ottoman Empire
Students examine the interrelationships between Judaism and Islam. They view and discuss the "Heritage: Civilization and the Jews" DVD-ROM, conduct Internet research, complete handouts, and develop a research presentation.
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Islamic Inheritance Mathematics
Students determine how a woman's estate is divided among her beneficiaries according to Islamic inheritance law. They add and subtract fractions.
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Debunking Stereotypes About Muslims and Islam
Students consider the impact of stereotypes. In this Islam lesson, students discuss the attributes that Islam, Christianity, and Judaism have in common. Students also discuss stereotypes about Islam and determine how to dispel...
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The Growth of Islam
Seventh graders gain insight into the daily lives of Muslims and to develop empathy for them by studying the Islamic world and creating presentations.
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The Significant Contributions of Islamic Women to the Growth and Expansion of Islamic Civilization
Young scholars read and explore the historical evidence that supports the viewpoint that Islamic women have made significant and lasting contributions to Islamic Civilization. They read and analyze secondary and primary sources relevant...
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The Rise of Islam
Students read their textooks and discuss in groups the background of Muhammad answering oral questions and studying and identifying Mecca on the map. They work in groups to read handouts on "Early Revelations of Muhammad" to present...
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Islam Religion
Students compare Christianity to Islam. In this lesson plan on Islamic tradition, students read the Muslim confession and tour an Islamic center or watch a video on the faith. Students look for likenesses and differences...
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Major Sects in Islam: The Sunni and the Shiites
Students examine the two major sects of Islam. They discuss the Sunnis and Shiites. Students identify the two major sects of Islam and where they are dominant in the world. They analyze the beliefs of the Sunni and Shiites and discuss...
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Introduction to World Religions: Islam
Sixth graders explore religion by viewing a presentation in class. In this global culture lesson, 6th graders define the Islam religion and the stories that accompany it. Students read the story "Muhammad" by Demi and view an Internet...
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Ramadan (Islamic Holiday)
Young scholars recognize that different groups of people have celebrations unique to them. They identify countries on a map where Islam is a dominant religion. They demonstrate their understanding of fasting and abstinence.
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Arabia Before Islam
Students explore the geographical, socio-economic, political, and religious background of Arabia before Islam began. They discuss why the rich merchants of Mecca opposed and oppressed Muhammed. Students discuss the influence of geography...
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The Origins of Islamic Law
Ninth graders examine Islamic Law. In this Law lesson, 9th graders read documents on the origins of Islamic Law. Students create answers to questions based on Islamic Law.
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The Feast of Ramadan
Students explore origins of Islamic religion, the faith of Muslims, and examine traditions of the feast of Ramadan.
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Muslim Devotion & Innovation
Students examine the Hajj preformed by the Muslims. They discover the five pillars of Islam and the Koran. They examine the major differences between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
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Influential People Taking A Stand
Seventh graders explore how influential people have taken a stand on difficult issues and the consequences that followed. This lesson plan connect American studens with students in England who present their own person for exploration.
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A Religious Get-Together
Students investigate Islam Awareness Week. In this Muslim traditions instructional activity, students visit the listed Web sites to research Muslim traditions, religious hate crimes, and British Muslims.
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The Rise of Islamist Terrorist Groups
Students analyze the rise of Islamist terrorism. In this terrorism lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the growth of Al Quaeda and other terror groups. Students respond to discussion...
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Reading and Writing About Boxing
Students analyze the life of Jack Johnson and his relationship with other boxers. They write about his life by using the same style as Muhammad Ali, his taunts and boasts using rhyming.
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Grade 12 ELA Module 1: Unit 1, Lesson 16
Class members discuss Chapter 13 of The Autobiography of Malcolm X and use evidence from their character development worksheet to support an analysis of how Malcolm X and attitudes toward him and his teachings are changing.