These lessons provide background on Islamic beliefs and Muslim history. They include a glossary of key terms, an overview of the origins, beliefs and practices of Islam, a biography of Muhammad, and a reading on Muslim history from the seventh to the twenty-first century. Map activities include the spread of Islam and its contemporary distribution in the world. A geography project outline completes the second group of lessons. The third group of lessons explores Islamic law and contemporary social issues. These lessons can be used alone, in any unit on historical and contemporary Islam, or in conjunction with all or parts of the "Frontline: Muslims" video.
In this lesson, students will investigate the traditions and spiritual aspects of Ramadan using segments from "Religion & Ethics Newsweekly". In each section there is an overview of information as well as questions and activities to use with students. Students will be able to: communicate the context and cultural significance of Ramadan; demonstrate the reason behind the timing and duration of Ramadan; and describe the origin of fasting and rituals associated with Ramadan. Time Allotment: Two to three 45-minute class periods.
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