Sunday, May 5, 2013

ISLAM - Geography & the Cradle of Civilization

GEOGRAPHY

Ever since Sept. 11, 2001, Muslims stereotypes have been growing in popularity.  Below are some links to some misconceptions about Islam and another news website about stereotypes in the Muslim world.

STUDENT ACTIVITY

Students are to research Muslim stereotypes.  They are then to go to the Comments section below and post the following:

1.  Please post the actual stereotype.
2.  What is the truth about that stereotype.
3.  Why did you chose that stereotype.
4.  How has this research changed my beliefs regarding Muslims.

MAPPING ACTIVITY

Please go to the link below to get the map and list of requirements:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxIkQvEHk4Xzcnl1TTF4OFRGOVk/edit

VOCABULARY ACTIVITY

Please go to the link below to get the vocabulary sheet:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxIkQvEHk4XzM3ZaN2F3T3VtQ2s/edit

ANSWERS:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxIkQvEHk4XzckZ2aEpjYWh4dW8/edit

In the next activity, you are to read the articles in the link, then highlight the important parts, and then write a summary for each section.

ARTICLES:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxIkQvEHk4XzaHZJMjdiWmJFVGs/edit