Tag Archives: Islam

“Inside Mecca” Video

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Mr. Miller

On Tuesday/Wednesday, we are watching the National Geographic video Inside Mecca. This video follows three Muslims from around the world who travel to Mecca to participate in the Hajj. By watching this video, students will learn about some of the … Continue reading →

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Islam Study Guide

Posted on December 13, 2009 by Mr. Miller

On Tuesday/Wednesday this week, we will have a quiz on Islam vocabulary words. I’m experimenting with a flashcards widget from Study Stack to help students review for the quiz. If the flashcards don’t work on your computer, try going directly … Continue reading →

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The Five Pillars of Islam

Posted on December 13, 2009 by Mr. Miller

We are studying the Five Pillars of Islam, which are the basic duties all Sunni Muslims are expected to fulfill. Students are taking notes about the Five Pillars and writing creative, original sentences to understand related vocabulary. We are also … Continue reading →

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The Rise of Islam

Posted on December 6, 2009 by Mr. Miller

We have been studying the three major monotheistic religions that began in the Middle East; Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. We are now learning about the origins of Islam, which currently has over a billion followers world wide. Here are the … Continue reading →

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