Curated OER
Trekking to Timbuktu: Trade in West Africa (Lesson 2)
Students examine the importance of trade in West Africa. Using a virtual time capsule, they travel back to ancient times and travel along with a caravan. They answer specific questions related to the journey and items they are trading....
Curated OER
Africa 1500-present: The Big Picture
In this African history study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the history of Africa from 1500 to the present.
Curated OER
Guidelines for Governing: Utopia and The Prince
Students explore the power of the Church in government. In this literature lesson plan, students read Sir Thomas More's Utopia and Niccolo Machiavelli's The Prince. Students respond to questions regarding the works and discuss them.
Curated OER
Unit on Religion and Globalization
In this religion instructional activity, students examine the role of religion and globalization. They discover the differences in attitudes toward globalization in different religions. They also examine how globalization has helped to...
Curated OER
Renaissance Man Comparison Poster
Students watch a PBS video entitled Suleiman to help them identify characteristics associated with Renaissance notables. After watching the video, individually or in small groups, the students will research a notable Renaissance figure...
Exploring Ancient World Cultures
Exploring Ancient World Cultures: Early Islam History
This page presents the history of Islam from 570 A.D. to 1492 A.D.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Grade 6 Social Studies: Spread of World Religions
This instructional task asks students to explain the impact that religion had on cultural diffusion in the Eastern Hemisphere. It contains a set of authentic source documents. Students engage with the sources to build their understanding...
New York Times
New York Times: Islam in Russia
An interesting look into the spread of Islam in Russia. After the fall of the Soviet Union Islam has become more and more influential in Russian life. Audio and pictures tell the story of the spread of Islam in Russia.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Islamic Art: Early Islamic Period: History
An excellent introduction to the earliest period of Islamic art (approximately A.D. 700 to A.D. 1000) that includes a historical overview of the rise of Islam. With informative descriptions and wonderful reproductions of art from the...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: World History: Unit: 600 1450 Regional & Interregional Interaction
The World History unit is from Khan Academy. The years 600 to 1450 are included. The Byzantine Empire, European Middle Ages, origins of Islam, spread of Islam, Great Schism, Crusades, Mongols, Song China, Medieval Japan, Maya Empire,...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Visualizing Islam
Islam is the youngest of the three Semitic religions; however, it is the second largest religion in the world. The impact of Islam on national and international politics creates a need for students to discover how and why this religion...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Dagestan Timeline
A timeline using historical maps shows the confluence of Islam and Russian rule in the area known as Dagestan. Follow the development of Islamic political entities in the area of present-day Dagestan.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation
Guggenheim Museum: Africa: Sahel and Savanna
A description of the Sahel region of Africa, encompassing the countries of Mali, Niger, and Chad. Includes information on the Sahel's cultural history, the spread of Islam into the area, and examples of artwork.
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Guggenheim Museum: Africa: Sahel and Savanna
A description of the Sahel region of Africa, encompassing the countries of Mali, Niger, and Chad. Includes information on the Sahel's cultural history, the spread of Islam into the area, and examples of artwork.