The Spirit of Islam

The distinction between Shiite and Sunni Muslims is an often misunderstood concept, yet very important for its implications in global affairs and for a more comprehensive understanding of the religion of Islam.

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.

Use this simple graphic organizer to summarize the key points of Islamic civilization, including laws and dogma, the status of women and slaves, motivations for converts, and the re-centering of the Islamic people.

Presenting both a thorough scope of the foundations of Islam, as well as a question about Islam in America after 9/11, this slideshow provides a comprehensive outline of the background and five pillars of Islam. Viewers will walk away...

Providing a thorough outline in the first few slides, this presentation takes viewers through the history and characteristics of Islam. Especially helpful are the slides that clear up common misconceptions about Islam, such as the...

Young scholars explore the traditions and practices of Islam and prepare a presentation of their observations. On small black paper squares, they create a traditional Islamic geometric and floral pattern. Each piece is arranged in...

Math anxiety is a real phenomenon. Help ease that anxiety with your math students by showing them this supportive video.

Young scholars consider cultural diversity. In this Islam lesson, students discuss what they know about the religion and then conduct further research on Muslim practices. Young scholars share their findings and discuss cultural diversity.

Learners examine the importance of geometric patterns in Muslim countries. Using cutout patterns, they replicate the designs seen in Islam and color them. They put their completed designs on a bulletin board to show to the school.

Students examine the lives of Islamic teens. In this global studies lesson, students explore selected Internet sites to discover the attributes of Islam, the cultural traditions of Islam, and information regarding Middle Eastern...