Session 3: A New Religion

Materials

  • Transparencies or copies of “A New Religion” class notes (Attachment D) for each student
  • Wall or transparency map
  • Overhead projector (optional)
  • Teacher-selected reading, worksheet, or other activity

Instructional Activities

1. Review the content from the previous session.

2. Instruct students to locate the Arabian Peninsula on a map. Explain to students that this is where Islam began. Have students use prior knowledge from previous sessions to discuss the geography of the Arabian Peninsula and how it influenced the Arabs. Emphasize the following:

• People in harsh environments often develop animist faiths.
• Mohammed forever changed that for the Muslim people by founding a monotheistic religion.

3. Display notes from Attachment D on the board or overhead. Discuss each concept, checking regularly for student understanding. (NOTE: This may take more than one session).

4. Assign a teacher-selected reading, worksheet, or other reinforcement activity, using available teacher resources.


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