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Art in the Muslim WorldThrough the materials presented in this lesson, students will explore basic elements of Islamic art, learn about the origin and styles of the specific art of Islamic calligraphy and create their own piece of artistic calligraphy. |
5-12 |
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Breaking Up Is Hard To DoRussian/Chechen relations are the focus of this lesson on nationalism, separatism, and terrorism. (Chechnya) |
9-12 |
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The Changing Face of WarIn this lesson students watch and discuss videos from the PBS series Women, War & Peace to explore what warfare in the “new world order” means for the millions of people—especially women—affected by today’s intense but often obscure conflicts. |
9-12 |
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Dying to be a MartyrThis lesson investigates conflict in the Middle East using interviews with young would-be suicide bombers. (Israel, Palestine) |
9-12 |
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Extreme Global MakeoverThis lesson explores the pros and cons of life in a modernized and global age. (China, India) |
9-12 |
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The Five Pillars of IslamIn this lesson, students explore and understand the basic beliefs of Islam as well as the Five Pillars that guide Muslims in their daily life: belief, worship, fasting, almsgiving, and pilgrimage. |
5-12 |
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Girls Speak OutThis lesson follows girls in several developing countries to evaluate their access to education, a basic human right. (India, Benin) |
9-12 |
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The Hajj: Journey to MeccaIn this lesson, students learn about the activities involved during the Hajj, the pilgrimage that makes up one of the Five Pillars of Islam, and their historic and spiritual importance to Muslims. |
5-12 |
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I'm Watching you 24/7This lesson elaborates the characteristics of totalitarianism, using contemporary North Korea as a focal point. (North Korea) |
9-12 |
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Islam in AmericaIn this lesson, students explore some of the religious and cultural variations and diversity within Islam, as well as the relation of Muslims to members of other religious groups. |
5-12 |
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One Nation: Two Futures?Showcasing the differing viewpoints of "haves" and "have-nots," this lesson covers economic and political shifts in China. (China) |
9-12 |
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On the Road AgainWhat factors spur migration? Contemporary examples frame a discussion of migrations past and present. (China, Botswana, Zimbabwe) |
9-12 |
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Peaceful ProtestsThis lesson uses video from Women, War & Peace: “Pray the Devil Back to Hell,” to help students learn about nonviolent resistance movements that have taken place around the world and to explore how women’s nonviolent protests helped bring about the end of a bloody civil war in Liberia in 2003. |
9-12 |
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Populations at Risk: The Problems Facing Internally Displaced Persons WorldwideIn this lesson, students use video segments from the PBS series Women, War & Peace, as well as information from the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre and the United Nations to learn more about internally displaced populations existing in nations and territories today. |
9-12 |
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Qur'an: Sacred Scripture of IslamThe Qur'an is believed by Muslims to be God's final revelation to humankind. In this lesson, students learn about the Qur'an and its rich history of promoting learning and providing Muslims with guidance in their lives. |
5-12 |
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Ramadan ObservanceIn this lesson, students investigate the traditions and spiritual aspects of Ramadan (one of the Five Pillars of Islam), such as the observance of the Fast. |
5-12 |
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Religion and the First AmendmentIn this lesson, students learn about the First Amendment and its protection of religious freedom as well as various Muslim practices and rituals. They prepare and present an arts-based project about freedom of religion. |
5-12 |
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Rwanda - You Go, Girls!How is the empowerment of women linked to their legal and human rights? Postwar Rwanda yields some answers. (Rwanda) |
9-12 |
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Salat: Prayer in Muslim LifeMuslims pray at five specific times each day in a practice known as salat. In this lesson, students examine the role of prayer, which is a central feature of every religion, in the lives of Muslims. |
5-12 |
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Scholarship and Learning in IslamIn this lesson, students look at several aspects of lslamic learning and scholarship. They are introduced to the madrasah (Islamic religious school), learn about the history of Timbuktu and explore Muslim contributions to math and science. |
5-12 |
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This Land is Our LandHow have political borders been drawn in different historical situations, and how does their presence impact people? (Botswana, Zimbabwe) |
9-12 |
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Truth and ConsequencesIn this lesson, using video segments from Women, War & Peace, students will examine the unfortunately widespread and longstanding phenomenon of wartime rape through a case study of the Yugoslav War Crimes Tribunal, convened in 1995 to prosecute atrocities committed during the 1993-1995 war in Bosnia. |
9-12 |
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Women in IslamStudents explore basic beliefs and practices of Islam and examine the different views of women's roles in Islam and modern American society in this lesson. They look closely at two issues that affect American Muslims: hijab and prayer. |
5-12 |
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Women on the Rise in AfghanistanIn this lesson from Women, War & Peace students learn about the life of women in Afghanistan, including progress they have made as well as the obstacles and dangers they still face. |
9-12 |
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Women Wanting to WorkExamples from India and Israel frame the study of women negotiating entry into the economic arena. (India, Israel) |
9-12 |
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