Curated OER
Subject Poetry
Students examine subject poems and brainstorm a list of possible topics for their own poems. They create a poem using the letters of the subject they are writing about to begin each line. Then they present their work to the class.
Curated OER
Trade is a Two-way Street (and More)
Students study the transactions that trade involves. They determine how raw materials that are produced in one country are returned as finished products. They research and present this cycle for a product.
Curated OER
Reading and Thinking About Evolution
Students explore evolution. They read magazine articles related to evolution. Students describe arguments for/against evolution that the author used. Students discuss their findings.
Other
Looklex: Mecca
Encyclopedia entry that details the important points and history about the holy city of Mecca and briefly refers to the mosque and the Ka'ba.
New York University
Fugard, Athol: The Road to Mecca
A summary and commentary on Fugard's play "The Road to Mecca."
Library of Congress
World Digital Library: Historical and Political Background: Mecca and Medina
An article exploring the history of the spread of Islam as the Muslims emigrated from Mecca to Medina.
Other
Sacred Sites: Places of Peace and Power: Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Information about the birthplace of Muhammad, Mecca, or Makkah.
Other
Sacred Land Film Project: Mecca
Information about the environmental status of present-day Mecca, principally threats to its preservation as a sacred site owing to overdevelopment.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Pilgrims to Mecca" by Mary Hallock Foote
Text of the short story "Pilgrims to Mecca" by Mary Hallock Foote, which is a story about the relationship between a mother and daughter. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
BBC
Bbc: The Hajj in Pictures
A series of photos illustrating various aspects of the Hajj, the journey to Mecca every Muslim must make at least once in their lifetime.
Legends of America
Legends of America: Texas Legends: San Antonio a Mecca for History Buffs
A history buff's delight with this brief look at the history of the city of San Antonio, Texas.
Other
Mecca: Review for Trigonometric Functions
A page of review problems on trigonometric functions. Answers are supplied.
Smart History
Smarthistory: The Kaaba
Smarthistory presents the history and form of the Kaaba and how it has been modified throughout its history up to modern times. With links to additional resources.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Hajj: Islamic Middle East
One of the five pillars of Islam central to Muslim belief, Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca that every Muslim must make at least once in their lifetime if they are able; it is the most spiritual event that a Muslim experiences, observing...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Rituals of the Hajj
There are two pilgrimages to Mecca. Hajj--known as the Greater Pilgrimage and 'Umra-the lesser pilgrimage. Hajj can only be undertaken between the 8th and the 13th of Dhu al-Hijja - the twelfth month of the Muslim calendar. At all other...
Curated OER
Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Explore the city of Mecca through pictures, a slideshow, and maps. There also is a short history of the city and a timeline covering events up to 2006.
Islami City
Islami City: Council on Islamic Education: Hajj
A detailed description of Hajj provided by the Council on Islamic Education. Includes suggested questions and activities for the classroom plus a great glossary.
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