turkey on our minds and in our classrooms - World Affairs Council

RELIGION AND ETHNIC DIVERSITY
ARTICLES & LESSON PLANS ON ISLAM
PBS Frontline: Muslims
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/muslims/
Frontline examines Islam’s worldwide resurgence through the stories of diverse Muslims struggling to
define the role of Islam in their lives and societies. Included with this documentary are several lesson
plans, background information, and classroom activities that can be used to enhance the viewing
experience of Muslims. (Grade Levels 9-12)
Access Islam
http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/accessislam/index.html
Access Islam is a pioneering new tool designed to support the study of Islam in grades 4-8. Comprising over
one hundred minutes of digital video from the award-winning PBS series Religion and Ethics Newsweekly,
the site also contains high quality, multi-media tools; downloadable lesson plans; and resources related to
Islamic holidays, traditions, and cultures. The video segments can be used alone or in conjunction with any
of ten lesson plans which are aligned to national standards and vetted by an advisory committee of experts
in education and Islamic cultures. (Grade Levels 4-8)
20,000 Dialogues
http://www.20000dialogues.org/index.aspx
20,000 Dialogues is a nationwide initiative that uses discussions about films to promote pluralism,
dialogue, and civic engagement. It seeks to build greater understanding of Muslims through films and
conversation. 20,000 Dialogues uses Unity Productions Foundation’s (UPF) award winning films and
provides the materials people need to participate in dialogues that further the American ideals of
inclusiveness and positive civic action. The site links to videos, curriculum, discussion guides and other
resources.
Islamic Art
MATH SEGMENT: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~matc/math5.pattern/lesson5math.html
ART SEGMENT: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~matc/math5.pattern/lesson5art.html
Two coordinated units which demonstrate basic Islamic principles through (art in) math and (math in)
art. Most appropriate for students with knowledge of basic algebra and geometry.
PBS: Islam – Empire Of Faith
http://www.pbs.org/empires/islam/lesson5.html
This lesson is based on Video Three of the PBS video series Islam: Empire of Faith. Students will have
the opportunity to learn about both the Sultan Suleiman (b. 1494 AD) and another Renaissance
character, and then draw comparisons. Students will also create a poster depicting these comparisons
and what makes each individual worthy of being called a “Renaissance Man.”
(Grade Levels 6-12) (Link to video series: http://www.pbs.org/empires/islam/ )
Muslim Kid’s Tv: Green Valley
http://www.muslimkidstv.com/?z=green-valley
This is an amazing program from Turkey for not only Muslim Children, but children of all faiths teaching
good manners, morals and much more. This is the English version from EBRU TV. All 99 episodes to
download and all for free. Note: Site also includes links to other children’s shows and crafts.
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