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Global Literature Resources from Primary Source
A collection of general resources for educators on global themes, by a leading education outreach organization
Ghazi, Suhaib Hamid. Ramadan. Holiday House, Inc., 1996
Description of Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting and its celebration. Read-aloud at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL4hBVcr-Fc.
Getting To Know American Muslims and their Faith
Muslims are an important part of the social fabric of America. This curriculum introduces audiences to basic facts about Muslims and their faith, as well as how American Muslims live their faith in a religiously diverse United States. The Lesson Plan consists of five lesson plans (see table of contents)
George Takei calls for compassion after Paris attacks: ‘We must resist the urge to dehumanize’
A short article about the post of the actor and social activist George Takei encouraging Americans not to turn the terrorist attacks against Paris on Friday into an excuse for racist behavior.
First Amendment Center, Interfaith Alliance, Religious Freedom Education Project, What is the Truth about American Muslims? Questions and Answers
This publication seeks to answer common questions about Islam and Muslims, in order to inform Americans about the vast majority of their fellow citizens who are Muslim. In doing so, it seeks to uphold our shared commitment to religious freedom and contribute to a climate of understanding and respect among Americans of all faiths and none.
Enemy of the Reich: the Noor Inayat Khan Story
Noor Inayat Khan was the daughter of a spiritual teacher from India, Hazrat Inayat Khan, and his American wife, Ora Ray Baker. After Noor’s birth in Moscow in 1914, the family moved first to England and then to Paris, where she was raised. In 1940, the Nazis invaded France and twenty-five year old Noor fled with her family to England. She joined Britain’s Women’s Auxiliary Air Force and trained as a wireless operator. In early 1943, she began her assignment as a covert agent, joining Winston Churchill’s Special Operations Executive (SOE). The SOE worked with the French resistance fighters to sabotage industry and railroads in preparation for the D-Day invasions, after which they would co-ordinate attacks on the German army behind enemy lines, tying down troops and diverting the Germans from the invading Allied troops. From Paris, Noor Inayat Khan secretly transmitted critical information back to Britain. In the next four months she was often the only link between the U.K. and the French Resistance. She was pursued by the Gestapo and finally betrayed by French collaborators. The Nazis arrested her and imprisoned her in Paris, where she fought back against her captors and escaped twice. Finally, she was sent to the infamous Dachau concentration camp in Germany where she was executed shortly before the end of WWII. Lesson plans are available at https://www.upf.tv/noorteachers/
Emir Abd El-Kader: A Muslim Hero for Our Time
Eulogized simultaneously as the “George Washington of Algeria” and savior of Christians in Syria, the remarkable story of Emir Abd El-Kader makes for a great narrative and teaching moment in history. This curriculum chronicles his life from Algeria to Syria, and complements the study of North Africa, Arab, and Muslim history in the context of social sciences content standards. Consists of 5 lessons.
Ellis, Deborah. Three Wishes: Palestinian and Israeli Children Speak. Groundwood. 2004.
A courageous and honest look at the conflict in Israel/Palestine in the words of Israeli and Palestinian children
Eight Muslims on Forbes 30 Under 30 List
These eight Muslims made it to the Forbes Magazine’s 30 under 30 list, they are leaders in their respective fields (energy efficiency, sports, business, etc).
Dover art books on Arabic, Islamic, Persian, Turkish design
Dover Publications is a heritage publisher specializing in facsimile editions of early lithographic books, inexpensive literature, art and craft books, antique mail-order catalogs, and historical design and art books in very inexpensive editions. They are an invaluable resource for the teacher who wants to integrate art into the social studies classroom. The Dover Design Library is only one part of a wonderful art-historical resource for teachers that includes a world-wide collection of cultural designs from architecture, textiles, ceramics, and jewelry. Another way to find their design books is to search http://doverpublications.com using terms like Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Islamic, geometric, and a cross-cultural classic design book from the 19th century, Owen Jones, Grammar of Ornament and Arabic Art in Color by Prisse d’Avennes
Douglass, Susan. Ramadan. Lerner Publishing Group, 2003
A non-fiction book for early elementary students that explains how Muslims fast in the month Ramadan--one of two Muslim celebrations--and walks the reader through the month up to Eid al-Fitr that marks its ending. Illustrated.
Dome of the Rock and al-Haram al-Sharif
A virtual walking tour of the Dome of the Rock and the third most important mosque in Islam, in Jerusalem. It features 360 degree views and detailed explanations of the architectural and decorative features, and their significance. (Since Adobe Flash is no longer supported, an alterative is to download Ruffles Flash emulator at http://ruffles.rs and install it as a browser extension)
Discover Islamic Art / Museum With No Frontiers
Discover Islamic Art Museum With No Frontiers/DiscoverIslamicArt, a collection of art by period, dynasty, region and themes, bringing together works in many museums with their full information. The site also features interactive games exploring artworks and objects. A great way to see how Islamic art is organized and how it changed over time and across Muslim cultures. A project of the EuroMed with European Union funding.
Discover Islam documentary films
Islam: An American Faith, Set of 6 documentary films on aspects of Islam, descriptive of the faith, its beliefs and practices. $9.95 ea or $49.95 for the set. For many these two ideas: Islam and America are not compatible, many on both sides feel that there is a great divide and that America can never reconcile with Islam and Muslims cannot live in peace with America. This film aims to dispel that myth. Starting from a historical perspective highlighting the fact that Muslims were already present in the New World prior to the arrival of the first European settlers and coming to the present post 9-11 America where some are questioning their identity, whereas others are defining their American Muslim identity.
Demi. Muhammad. Illustrated by author. Simon and Schuster, 2003.
An excellent and beautifully illustrated picture book biography of Islam’s Prophet.