Today you will receive instructions for your mosque project. Remember, your mosque should be constructed of mostly found and recycled materials. Your finished mosque will be displayed in the school library or classroom for one month. You will then dismantle and recycle your mosque (unless you wish to take it home).
Open the document Mosque Instructions and Research in your Google classroom. As you research the architectural features of a mosque, be thinking of materials that you might use for your own creation. You might also get ideas from the model mosques below.Friday, November 15, 2019
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
The Origins of Islam
Asalamu aleikum ! (Peace be with you!)
To prepare for your learning about Islam, complete the Religious Terms document in your Google classroom folder.
Prophet Muhammad Starts Islam
Islam was started in the Arabian Peninsula by the prophet Muhammad. View minutes 1-15 of the documentary as an introduction.
Group Collaboration: Timeline of the Life of Muhammad
Work together as a group to learn about the most significant events in the life of the Prophet Muhammad.
1. Group Leaders Only: Make a copy of this document and share with your group and the teacher, "can edit."
Follow the directions to work as a team to create the timeline.
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Introduction to Islam
As-salamu Aleykum
Peace Be Upon You
As-salamu aleykum is a common greeting in the Arabic language. The response would be Aleykum as-
The Arabian Peninsula
Just east of the Roman Empire, the Islamic Empire was flourishing. The Islamic Empire got its start on the Arabian Peninsula. From there, the religion Islam grew to be the second largest religion in the world. The followers of Islam are called Muslims. There are approximately 1.6 billion Muslim people in the world today.
The Arabic-Spanish Connection
The Arabian Peninsula
As you view the slides, think about what you see. Select two of the ideas below to complete for each slide:
I observe...
I know...
I wonder...
I predict...
1. As you view the video, make a list of both the challenges
2. Now read the textbook section. Add to your notes.
3. The saluki is a dog breed that has been vital to survival in the desert. The saluki is a great runner, making this dog perfect for hunting gazelle in the Arabian Peninsula.
A Bedouin ready for the hunt with his Arabian horse, trained falcon and saluki. |
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