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ReligionSUITABLE FOR GRADES 3-5Islamic Unit Studies: Egypt–A Land of Firstshttps://islamicunitstudies.wordpress.com/2010/12/25/egypt-a-land-of-firsts/This five-part lesson about Egypt is designed to help young students explore the similarities betweenthemselves and the other humans who inhabit our planet.SUITABLE FOR GRADES 4-8Access Islamhttp://www.thirteen.org/edonline/accessislam/index.htmlAccess Islam is a pioneering new tool designed to support the study of Islam in grades 4-8. The videosegments can be used alone or in conjunction with any of ten lesson plans which are aligned to nationalstandards and vetted by an advisory committee of experts in education and Islamic cultures.SUITABLE FOR GRADES 9-12Dartmouth: Islamic ArtMath Segment: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~matc/math5.pattern/lesson5math.htmlArt Segment: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~matc/math5.pattern/lesson5art.htmlTwo 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.Did you know…? Geometric systems and Islamic religious values, thoughexpressed in different forms, say similar things about universal values. InIslamic art, infinitely repeating patterns represent the fixed laws of God.Use of Symbols in Egyptian Religion: Ancient, Coptic Christianity, and IslamLesson Plan: http://cmes.arizona.edu/sites/cmes.arizona.edu/files/1.%20lesson%20plan.pdfThe student will be able to understand the cosmological perspective of Ancient, Coptic Christians, andmedieval Muslims in Egypt. The student will be able to analyze artwork, sculpture and architecture todetermine different cultural world views and values. The student will be able to understand the impact ofcultural and religious diffusion using Egypt as the case study. http://cmes.arizona.edu/node/638#EPBS Frontline: Muslimshttp://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/muslims/Frontline examines Islam’s worldwide resurgence through the stories of diverse Muslims struggling todefine the role of Islam in their lives and societies. Included…are several lesson plans, backgroundinformation, and classroom activities that can be used to enhance the viewing experience of Muslims.20,000 Dialogueshttp://www.20000dialogues.org/index.aspx20,000 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 andconversation. The site links to videos, curriculum, discussion guides, and other resources.PBS: Who Wears a Veil?http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/globalconnections/mideast/educators/women/lesson1.htmlStudents will define stereotypes and learn how common misperceptions foster stereotypes aboutMuslim women. Students will identify famous women and learn about the significance of the veil indifferent culture.World Affairs Council Resource Packet: Pacific Science Center Presents—The Golden King and the Great Pharaoh: November 1, 201227