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Instructor: Laura Bakes Grade Level: Ninth Grade Class: Social Studies 


 * Unit: World History **


 * __Lesson 5 - The Islamic World__

Introduction:

This lesson is an introduction to the Islamic world. It will encompass the beginnings of Islam in the 7th century to today's world. This will include an overview of the fundamental aspects of the religious ideology. We will examine Islam's contributions to science, architecture, and history. Students will study Islam's engagement with the Western world and its regional influence.**

 Time needed to complete lesson: Two weeks
 * Lesson Objectives:**
 * Student will understand the beginning and the growth of Islam.
 * Student will be able to recognize the contributions of the Islamic world to science, philosophy, and art.
 * Student will understand the impact of religion on society.
 * Student will recognize the unique relationship between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in Medieval Spain and today in the Middle East.
 *  Students will examine the Islamic world today.



Compare Midieval Spain to present day Middle East || Student will understand cultural diversity within a society || Reflection paper on the differences and similarities between the two situations ||
 * ~ **Assignment ** ||~ **Details ** ||~ **Skills learned ** ||~ **<span style="background-color: #ffd400; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;">Assessment ** ||
 * Readings || The rise of Islam, Islam's challenge to the Western world || Student will learn to recognize the impact of religion on societies; student will also understand the relationships and differences between cultures || Timeline and map ||
 * Documentary films || Andalusia; the coexistence of Judaism, Christianity and Islam;
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; text-align: left;">Readings and film || The Ottoman Empire, scientific contributions, engagement with Europe

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; text-align: left;"> || <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; text-align: left;">Student will recognize the impact of ideas on societies; Students will also understand the impact of technology. || Flow chart of Muslim inventions ||
 * Readings, lecture, film || The decline of the Islamic world, Colonization, French and British influence (especially imperialism) || <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; text-align: left;">Student will understand power relationships between the East and West || <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; text-align: left;">Map and timeline ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; text-align: left;">Readings from revolutionary leaders || Revolutions and post-colonial thought in Egypt, India/Pakistan, Morrocco and Algeria || Students will recognize power relationships; students will understand the impact of ideas on society\ies || Group project, discuss events leading up to revolutions in the Islamic world ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; text-align: left;">Statistical data and maps <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;"> || Examine statistics and demographics for the Islamic world today

Use ManyEyes.com to create map that reflects population statistics. I have created a bubble chart below as an example - students will create a map. Click on "data file for the Islamic World Lesson" and find a better visualization - make sure to represent "muslim population" rather than percentages. || <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; text-align: left;">Appreciation of changes in clutures and society over time; global demographics || <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; text-align: left;">Creation of population statistics graphic to assess largest populations of muslims. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">media type="custom" key="4417837"

Background readings on Islamic history, excerpts from revolutionaries, documentary films (history channel, PBS), sound bites of music, slide show of art, and maps <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bookmark: Text10; msobookmark: Text10; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msonoproof: yes;">Some internet research, ManyEyes.com, timeline maker, online map, flow chart tool (office tool). <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">
 * Resources/materials needed:**
 * Technology used:**
 * The technology used in this lesson changes the teaching / learning in this way: **

Creating a population graphic through ManyEyes will allow students to interpret global data in meaningful and engaging ways. Students will also use the internet and microsoft office tools to organize historical information in a clear manner. Through the use of modern tools, the students will be able to incorporate the past into their lives today.