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The Islamic Year: Surahs, Stories, and Celebrations. illus. by Helen Williams. Hawthorn. 2003, by Al-Gailani, Noorah & Chris Smith.
Part biography of Muhammad and part activity book, this book helps children understand the significance of the holidays.
Al-Bab, Open Door to the Arab World
Al-Bab, Open Door to the Arab World, a website/blog on the Arab world, including many links to countries, cultures and arts, and including a resource by Carol Bier, curator of the Textile Museum, a scholar who analyzes mathematical relations in Islamic art to improve the teaching of mathematics and cultures.
Africa Access Children’s Africana Book Awards
A collection of book award winners on Africa selected by experts for various grade levels. Earlier years’ awards at http://africaaccessreview.org/childrens-africana-book-awards/caba-winners/
Ackland Art Museum Five Faiths Project
The Ackland Art Museum Five Faiths Project, which involves art objects, stories, beliefs and practices, and other features, and is suitable for both elementary and secondary.
Achievements and Contributions of Al-Andalus: Exploration of Material Culture and Science
Lesson plan, 25 student reading and interactive web page on the scientific, technological and cultural contributions of Islamic Spain is part of the complete set of lessons for comprehension and enrichment written to accompany the Unity Productions Foundation documentary film Cities of Light, in addition to interactive online features, articles, slide shows, timelines and maps is found at http://www.islamicspain.tv. The Lesson Plan Set is available for download in pdf format (individual lesson titles and the complete set on the site at http://www.islamicspain.tv/For-Teachers/LessonPlans.htm).
A United States Without Muslims Has Never Existed
Muslims have been in this country from its inception. Far from being a foreign element, Muslims have been here throughout American history and indeed longer than some Christian religions.
A Teacher’s Guide to Religion in the Public Schools
This pamphlet is suitable for both teachers and administrators who are involved in courses where teaching about religion takes place at any grade level. It lays out the This pamphlet is suitable for both teachers and administrators who are involved in courses where teaching about religion takes place at any grade level. It lays out the constitutional framework as well as the parameters of such instructional content. Perfect for professional development.
A Positive Story About Muslims
This Free Hospital has been established since 1937 and is still running. Despite the barbaric and ethnic cleansing practices against Muslims in Burma, the free hospital is still funded by Muslims and serving all patients regardless of their religion. Amazing story that truly reflects true Islamic values.
A Parent’s Guide to Religion in the Public Schools (215.07-FAC, English; 00-F02, Spanish)
This pamphlet is suitable for schools to distribute to parents of grade levels where teaching about religion in US and world history and cultures takes place, to explain the constitutional framework in which such instruction takes place as well as the parameters of such instructional content, in English and Spanish. A great resource for back-to-school night.
A Land Called Paradise
A beautiful (and funny) video clip that portrays the real side of the American Muslims! This video is a great tool that can be used as an opening to any difficult conversation about Islam and Muslims!
A History of Muslims in America
Muslims have been a part of U.S. history for centuries, but most Americans are unaware of this fact. Here we depict the substantial, documented presence of Muslims among enslaved Africans in the Americas, describe both the successive waves of immigration that have brought Muslims to our country from the 19th century on and the rediscovery of Islam among African Americans in the 20th century, and highlight notable American Muslims today.
A Discussion Guide to First Freedoms: A Documentary History of First Amendment Rights in America
A teacher resource by Laura Billings and Terry Roberts, published by Oxford University Press in collaboration with First Amendment Center
7 remarkable things about Khadija, Wife of the Prophet of Islam
A great article about women in Islam through the example of Khadija, the wife of prophet Muhammad. This would be the article to share with middle school-school or high school students when discussing issues related to feminism, stereotypes, of Muslim women in general.
7 Egyptian Scientists Who Changed The World
With the recent news that another Egyptian just shook up the science sphere, this article takes a look at other notable scientists of our nation who have played a role in altering the world as we know it...
5 groundbreaking Saudi women in science and medicine
What have you heard about Saudi Arabia's women? Meet these remarkable Saudi ladies to know more about their contribution to science and medicine