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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Salat: Prayer in Muslim Life

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine the meaning of prayer and provide their own definitions. They watch a video about Muslim prayer, discuss a fact sheet about it, and break into discussion groups. Students write about their own traditions and customs...
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Website
BBC

Bbc: Cbbc Newsround Special Report: Islam

For Students 3rd - 8th
A special report, published by the BBC news division just for kids, provides a short guide on the history, beliefs, and practices of Islam. Additional features include interviews with Muslim youth in different countries and diaries of...
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Graphic
Princeton University

Princeton: Stages of the Hajj

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent website on Hajj, or Pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Includes good pictures and explains what Muslims do on each of the ten parts of the Hajj.
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Graphic
BBC

Bbc: The Hajj in Pictures

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of photos illustrating various aspects of the Hajj, the journey to Mecca every Muslim must make at least once in their lifetime.
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Website
Islami City

Islami city.com: The Five Pillars of Islam

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides basic information on each of the Five Pillars of Islam, "the framework of the Muslim Life" - faith, prayer, "zakat," fast, and pilgrimage.
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Article
Islami City

Islami City: Hajj: The Journey of a Lifetime

For Students 9th - 10th
In-depth look at Hajj, the pilgrimage that Muslims are obligated to take. Includes pictures and detailed descriptions of each day's events, as well as information on the landmarks visited during pilgrimage.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs: Islam: Empire of Faith

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on the major tenets and beliefs of Islam such as God (Allah), the Five Pillars and more.
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Interactive
PBS

Pbs: Virtual Hajj

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive tour of the Hajj which is one of the "Five Pillars of Faith". It also includes video clips taken from the PBS film "Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet". Requires the Real Player plug-in.