Lesson Plans & Guiding Questions
LESSON 1
Introducing Islam to the West: Defining Islam as a world religion in the context of other monotheistic religions.
Students will be introduced to Islam as a world religion. Students will learn and understand the basic doctrine and historical background of Islam using original and secondary sources.
For Grade Level(s): 8–12
Time Needed: 6–8 sessions
LESSON 2
A Comparative Study of the Golden Age of Islam and the
Age of Enlightenment
A comparative analysis of both time periods in history and their significant contributions.
For Grade Level(s): 9–12
Time Needed: 5–6 class sessions