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Additional Lessons 11 - 20 of 176 for Islamic Cultures
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11. Resources for Teachers - Lesson Plans
Header for Lesson Plans - Resources for Teachers home Lesson Overview: Though a series of pictures, readings and activities, the students will investigate many of the relationships that contribute to the look and design of decorative arts objects. The influence of local and distant cultures will be illustrated and discussed. Two sub-themes central to this will unfold. First, these influences can create "threads" of borrowed ideas that can span time or distance. Second, even when local craftsmen borrow ideas from other cultures, they are usually re-interpreted and re-invented with local estheti...
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Grade Level: K-5
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12. Byzantine Empire and the Rise of Islam
...ing national and international situations. SD Content Standard Indicators: SD Content Standard Benchmarks: Other Content Standards: Brief Summary of Unit: This unit of study explores the culturally rich time period of the Eastern Roman Empire, also known as the Byzantine Empire; and the rise of the Islamic culture in Eastern Europe, Asia Minor, and northern Africa. We will study the emergence of the Eastern Orthodox Church and the role it played in the development of society, law, and govern-ment in the Byzantine Empire. We will also explore together the development and growth of the Islamic faith and it's man...
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Grade Level: 9-12
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13. Death of the Old Order – Activity Five
...tive Thinking Personal & Social Values & Skills Concepts Application Lesson for: Human Rights Social Darwinism Paternalism National Power This concept application activity provides students with an opportunity to investigate the nineteenth century European perception about non-white populations and cultures and the "reality" of those cultures. The students will gain an awareness of the effect perceptions (paradigms) have on the actions of people and nations. Knowledge Objectives The student will know that the colonial powers of the late 19th century perceived the people the cultures and people they colonized a...
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Grade Level: 9-12
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14. Visit the Dome of the Rock
...ectural features of the Dome of the Rock + Culture of the Early Moslem Age Time frame: one to two 45-minute class periods Vocabulary: Allah - in Arabic, the One and Only God. The word Allah does not have plural or gender. Muhammad - prophet of Islam Mecca and Jerusalem-holy cities of Islam Qur'an - Islamic holy text Temple Mount - plot of land on an elevated stone platform where Dome of the Rock is constructed Noble Sanctuary - Holy area surrounding Dome of the Rock; site of Al-Aqsa Mosque and a number of smaller structures. caliph - supreme leader of the Moslem community Within the Dome of the Rock, be able t...
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Grade Level: K-12
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15. Make a Multi-Cultural Calendar
Make a Multi-Cultural Calendar Art Activity In this activity, students research the traditions of different cultures through the creation of a multi-cultural calendar. WHAT YOU NEED Six sheets of 11" x 17" construction paper Multiple copies of blank calendar pages Twelve pieces of 8 1/2" x 11" drawing paper Art materials Reference sources on the holidays of various cultures Calendar for the next year, for reference WHAT T...
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Grade Level: 3-5
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16. The Five Pillars Of Islam
Resources Home Video Lesson Plans Timeline Glossary Resources About Technology-rich, standards-based lessons for upper elementary and middle school Ramadan OVERVIEW PROCEDURES FOR TEACHERS Overview The foundation of Islamic religious practices is the Five Pillars. These basic duties belief, worship, fasting, almsgiving, and pilgrimage -- guide Muslims in their daily life and their worship of God. Through the materials presented in this lesson, students will explore and understand the basic beliefs of Islam and the Five Pillars....
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Grade Level: 9-12
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17. Celebrate With Henna Hands
...the symbols. Safety Guidelines Close adult supervision is required to ensure children's safety. Safety guidelines recommend this art project as suitable for children ages 4 years and older. Close adult supervision is required to ensure children's safety. Adaptations Learn about other ways in which Islamic families observe Ramadan and celebrate Eid al-Fitr. Create a display explaining the significance of these events. Some children construct lanterns to usher in the Islamic holiday of Ramadan. Find out what these lanterns look like and make your own lanterns. Younger children and those with special needs could...
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Grade Level: Pre-K
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18. Scholarship And Learning In Islam
...out Technology-rich, standards-based lessons for upper elementary and middle school Scholarship and Learning in Islam OVERVIEW PROCEDURES FOR TEACHERS Overview Islam has a long tradition of scholarship. In this lesson, students look at several aspects of lslamic learning. They are introduced to the Islamic religious school known as the madrasah, where students begin their religious education by studying the Qur'an. A video segment from the PBS series RELIGION & ETHICS NEWSWEEKLY features Dr. Roy Parvis Mottahedeh, a scholar who presents a madrasah in operation today and speaks about the historical evolution of...
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Grade Level: 3-5
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19. The Fascinating World of Islam
...mated Time of Completion: 5 class periods Educational Lesson Four Resources Lesson Five Bibliography Site Index _ I. Objectives II. Standards Shop PBS III. Materials Needed IV. Procedure V. Assessment Suggestions VI. Extensions/Adaptations I. Instructional Objectives: Students will be introduced to Islamic culture while viewing the PBS video series Islam: Empire of Faith. Students will have the opportunity to research aspects of the world of Islam by using the World Wide Web, library books, and other research tools. Students will have the opportunity to work with classmates in creating an ABC Book of Islam bas...
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Grade Level: 6-12
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20. Ethics
...in which students gather a wide variety of images or cultural artifacts as produced in British Columbia and around the globe. Have students use these to create a display in which items are grouped by similarity. Use the display as a basis for a discussion that explores the differences that various cultures apply to design. Provide students with examples of art from different cultures, such as Aboriginal beadwork, mandalas from India and Mexico, Celtic knot designs, Icelandic sweater designs, Japanese and Chinese lattice designs, and patterns in Islamic art. Have them analyse the art on the extent to which the...
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Grade Level: 9-12
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