Designed for middle school classes in world history and geography, this presentation teaches students about Muslim traditions and practices in relation to other world religions.
This presentation begins with basic terminology and the demographics of Muslims in the United States and the world, describes the major beliefs and practices of Islam, including major Muslim holidays, and expands on the faith’s principal theological teachings, including its relation to Judaism and Christianity. It also addresses common misconceptions about Islam and Muslims.Complements History-Social Science Content Standards for high school.
This engaging presentation reviews various aspects of culture and learning, and inventions which Muslims contributed or passed on, including food, clothing, furniture, music, architecture, math, medicine, astronomy and more. Complements middle school and high school social studies standards. Also recommended for ninth grade elective courses.
Most Americans are unaware of the long history of Muslims in the United States. This presentation remedies that lack, depicting the substantial, documented presence of Muslims among enslaved Africans in the Americas, describing both the successive waves of immigration that have brought Muslims to our country from the 19th century on and the rediscovery of Islam among African Americans in the 20th century, and highlighting notable American Muslims today.Complements History-Social Science Content Standards for high school.