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Teenage Girl Turns Plastic Trash Into Million-Dollar Biofuel
An Egyptian teenager has discovered an inexpensive way to turn plastic trash into fuel — and it could be worth tens of millions of dollars a year.
Teen Rafika Alami Has the Yearbook Quote
A Yearbook quote about Hijab from a teen who wears it. Humorously, she reflects her self confidence with an Islamic head cover
Teaching in a time of terrorism
As they plan their lessons and activities, teachers need to be mindful of the fact that adolescents in their classrooms are members of our societies and emerging citizens. They need the opportunity to thoughtfully engage the questions and concerns that terrorism raises. They must be part of creating a culture of prevention and peace.
Teacher’s Guide: Lessons for Classroom Use of Documentary Film FRONTLINE: MUSLIMS
This resource gives teachers background information about the content of the lessons and how the lessons can be used to fulfill various state standards for learning. For use with: Video documentary FRONTLINE: MUSLIMS. Preparing and Evaluating Content on Islam and Muslims.
Teacher Resources & lesson plans for UPF Films
This resource is a list of UPF films and links to the teaching resources that accompany them, including discussion guides, interactive websites, and lesson plans.
Talking Through Walls
Talking Through Walls: How the Struggle to Build a Mosque Unites a Community takes viewers into the life and struggle of Zia Rahman, a determined but ailing man, who sets out to build a mosque in his suburban community. The hour long film was broadcast on select PBS stations in 2007 and 2008.
Syrian Refugees In France Say Paris Terror Is The Terror They Fled
An article showing how Paris attacks could spark new waves of Islamophobia and new challenges for refugees in Europe and beyond.
Suleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul
A virtual walking tour of the Suleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul, the Ottoman era masterpiece by the architect Sinan. It features 360 degree views and detailed explanations of the architectural and decorative features, and their significance. (Since Adobe Flash is no longer working, install Ruffle (https://ruffle.rs/) as an alternative way of viewing the presentation.
Stamaty, Mark Alan. Alia’s Mission: Saving the Books of Iraq. illus. by author. Knopf. 2004.
Graphic novel version of the true story of the woman who, with members of her community, saved books during the Iraq war. Publishers Weekly featured review.
Spanish Pronto list of words from Arabic in Spanish
A large list of vocabulary words in Spanish that derive from Arabic words.
Sievert, Terri. Ramadan: Islamic Holy Month. Coughlan Publishing, 2006.
Description of Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting and its celebration for elementary ages 6-8.
Shared Values among the Faiths
This lesson looks at core values shared by five of the world’s major religion: Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. At a time when religious conflict often appears to be the norm, this lesson highlights the many commonalities and shared values between faiths.
Secularism in Comparative Perspective:the Hijab as Case Study in Three Countries lesson plan
Secularism in Comparative Perspective: The Hijab as Case Study in Three Countries Using background reading about the historical experiences of Muslim women, along with press coverage about womens' right to wear hijab in three countries (Turkey, France, and the U.S.), students explore the concept of secularism as evidenced in several distinct societies, and its relationship to religious freedom in those societies. For use with: Video documentary FRONTLINE: MUSLIMS or as standalone lesson on the topic.
SABA (South Asia Book Award)
A collection of book award winners on South Asia selected by experts for various grade levels.
Rummel, Jack. Muhammad Ali. Chelsea House. 1988.
A biography of the famous boxer.