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Sharia
Students examine the story of a woman convicted of adultery and sentenced to death. They identify terms associated with Islamic law and beliefs. They compare and contrast this case with the American legal system.
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Islamic Civilization
Use this simple graphic organizer to summarize the key points of Islamic civilization, including laws and dogma, the status of women and slaves, motivations for converts, and the re-centering of the Islamic people.
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The Origins of Islamic Law
Ninth graders examine Islamic Law. In this Law lesson plan, 9th graders read documents on the origins of Islamic Law. Students create answers to questions based on Islamic Law.
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The Origins of Islamic Law: Sharia, Islam, Muslims
Students examine the development and history of Islamic Law (Sharia). They also begin to make comparisons to Western and Judaic Law traditions.
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Osama Bin Laden
For this famous leaders worksheet, students read a passage about Osama Bin Laden and then complete a variety of activities including spelling, synonym matches, and scrambled sentences.
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SOS from Sudan
Students examine the Darfur crisis. In this current events instructional activity, students visit selected websites to discover details about the history of Sudan, ethnic cleansing by the Arab Janjaweed militias, and the condition of...
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Love in a Time of Tv Hysteria
Learners read a longer text and participate in a number of comprehension activities.
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A Newscast on Nigerian Women
Young scholars research the history of Nigeria and the role that women have in its society. The students then showcase this information in a 10 to 15 minute newscast focused on the challenges faced by these women.