Materials

• “Islamic Empire Scavenger Hunt” (Attachment B or Attachment C) – NOTE: Select manual or electronic version, based on available resources.
• Access to Web or printouts of necessary information (if using Attachment B)
• Copies of scavenger hunt activity question sheet for each student
• Teacher-selected reading, worksheet, or other activity

Instructional Activities

1. Briefly explain that a new religion developed on the Arabian Peninsula in the 600s A.D. and within three centuries developed into an empire that stretched across three continents. Point out that this empire was united by the common beliefs of the Islamic religion.
   
   
2. Describe the “Islamic Empire Scavenger Hunt” presented in Attachments B or C.
   • If completing this as a computer activity (Attachment B), arrange for computer access ahead of time. Before beginning, ensure that all students know how to navigate the Web.
   • If completing the activity in class (Attachment C), gather necessary materials and distribute around the classroom. Print out pages from the Internet activity when possible or provide other materials.
   
   
3. Distribute activity question sheets for the “Islamic Empire Scavenger Hunt.” Monitor students’ progress.
   
   
4. Assign a teacher-selected reading, worksheet, or other reinforcement activity, using available teacher resources.