Grade: 8th
Subject: World Geography
Title-
Islam
 
Background-
Mohammad, Saudi Arabia, Mecca, Koran, caliph, mosque, Ottoman Empire, Allah, Islam, muslim, Profession of Faith, Fasting during Rammadan, almsgiving, Hajj, Gabriel
 


Expected Outcome Of This Lesson Plan-
1. introduce main people, places and terms associated with Islam
2. video serves as a visual for the students as well as a resource for main beliefs and history of Islam
3.Complete religion graph with Islamic terms
 
Teacher Objectives-
1.E.8.4-Describe and explain the means by which institutions may contribute to social continuity and change within a community
2.E.8.10-Explain how beliefs of Islam and other comonents of culture can further global understanding or misunderstanding
3.Describe the movement of people, ideas throughout the world
 
Resources-
Video-Islam, Video note sheet, Study guide (graph on back side)
 
Teaching Methods-

1. Lesson Introduction-

1.Introduce major components of Islam
2. Explain the importance of a new religion in the Middle East
3.Urge students to watch for examples of conquest and spread of ideas.
 

2. Lesson Progression-

1. Discuss what they have heard about Islam
2. List misconceptions on board

 

3. Guided Practice-

1.Use video worksheet to catch main ideas and facts about Islam
2.Watch for cultural differences
3.Watch for geography that may explain some of the cultural differences
 

4. Student Practice-

1. Study new terms on video notes
2. Study the concepts that deal with Islam on study guide
3.Add pictures to notes: maps, minarets, etc that will connect ideas to new facts
 

5. Learner Accommodations-

1. Study guide has basic information
2. Notetaking provides practice for listening for main ideas
3. Graphic organizer on back of study guide will help contrast religions as well as organize areas that need to be studied.
 

6. Assessment-

1.review answers on video worksheet; help students fill in what they've missed
2. clarify any misunderstandings
3.Review basic beliefs of Islam
 

7. Lesson Closure-

1.Highlight Islam's history and its role in the Middle East and the world today
 
Measuring Student Progress-
1.Graphic Organizer for some basic details
 

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