Lesson Plan
University of Chicago

Women and Family in the Islamic World

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
How does the Qur'an detail the role of women? What modern social issues are linked to Islamic law? Address these questions with your young historians through close analysis of primary and secondary source documents.
Workbook
Los Angeles Unified School District

World History Medieval and Early Modern Times

For Teachers 7th - 8th Standards
A slew of graphic organizers, worksheets, and student activities are packaged here for your world history pupils. From comparing and contrasting the Qur'an and Sunnah, studying cultural diffusion across eastern nations, or examining...
PPT
Curated OER

How Does Islam Shape the Lives of its Believers?

For Teachers 6th - 7th
This presentation must have a fellow resource somewhere. If you're teaching a lesson on world religions and need a basic frame for your section on Islam, this PowerPoint could work. It is vague and needs more refined and clarified...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Muslim Devotion & Innovation

For Teachers 7th - 10th
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.
Organizer
Curated OER

The Beliefs of Islam

For Students 6th - 10th
In this Muslim beliefs study guide worksheet, learners read about the beliefs and basic tenets concerning Islam and then respond to 3 short answer questions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Queen of Sheba

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners discuss various versions of the myth of The Queen of Sheba and the basic characteristics of myths. They research how different cultures interpret the story and include it in their religious beliefs. They create projects about...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Origins of Islamic Law

For Teachers 9th
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. 
Worksheet
Curated OER

The Rise of Islam

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Islamic medicine worksheet, students read about the rise of Islam and the history of medicine within the culture. Students read 5 passages.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Faith of Their Own

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine various topics related to womens' roles in Syria's Islamic revival. After reading and discussing an article on the subject, they participate in a fishbowl discussion and write an essay about traditions in their own lives.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fall and Winter Religious Celebrations

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students discover the unique beliefs and celebrations of the five major religions in the world. In groups, they discuss the terms associated with each religion and are read books about their celebrations. They create their own dharma...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Comparing Three Religions: Islam, Judaism, and Christianity

For Teachers K - 8th
Students work together in groups to research either Judaism, Christianity, or Islam. Once the research is complete, they share their information with the other groups in the class. They complete a worksheet on rituals and holidays in...
Unit Plan
University of Chicago

University of Chicago Library: Teaching the Middle East: Writing: Islamic Period

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learning module considers the literature of the Middle East after the arrival of Islam. Discusses the development of the Koran and a variety of poetic forms.
Primary
Other

Ahlul Bayt Digital Islamic Library Project: The Last Will of Ali Ibn Abi Talib

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is the will of Ali ibn Abi Talib, which he gave to his two sons, "after the attempt on his life by a stab from Ibn Muljam" in which he advises his sons "to be conscious of Allah" and follow the teachings of the Koran.
Website
Other

Anti Discrimination Committee: Facts About Islam

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the five "Pillars of Islam," and defines key terms, such as jihad and hadith. Includes a link to another AAADC site with more information about Islam and a link to an Adobe pdf file with reading selections about Islam for high...