Materials

• Notes on “Preservation of Greek, Roman, and Arabic Culture” (Attachment C)
• Teacher-provided primary source reading by Maimonides
• Map of the world
• Teacher-selected reading, worksheet, or other activity

Instructional Activities

1. Begin by having students consider the following question:
   
   • If you could preserve one technological innovation from modern times, what would it be and why?
   
   
2. Display notes on “Preservation of Greek, Roman, and Arabic Culture.” Discuss the Muslim and Jewish preservation of Greco-Roman philosophy, medicine, and science. (NOTE: This activity may take more than one session.)
   
   
3. Distribute primary source reading by Maimonides. Read, or have students read from, the selected passage. Discuss the passage and its importance.
   
   
4. Chart medieval trade routes on a display map of the world.
   
   
5. Assign a teacher-selected reading, worksheet, or other reinforcement activity, using available teacher resources.