They will research several aspects of Islam including scientific, artistic and architectural accomplishments, philosophers, poets, writers, astronomers, and mathematicians. Using these facts they will create a Great Thinkers and Accomplishments of Islam Fact Cube. Teachers should view videos prior to the lesson to get exact time cues, and familiarize themselves to content. Write students' responses next to categories. Pull down a wall map and ask students to identify where most of the people they mentioned are from.
Chances are most of the person's mentioned are from Europe, or the Americas.
Explain that it is more rare to hear about the accomplishments of great thinkers in eastern civilization then western civilization, and all of the above mentioned people are considered some of the greatest thinkers of all times, and are from the eastern world. As students view the videos, they will complete a video guide that will be used as a guide to jot down names and accomplishments of the great thinkers of Islam. After watching the video discuss some of the ideas that were introduced in Islam and some of the great thinkers. Hand out and discuss the requirement sheet and cube directions. Allow students time to work on research using notes and additional research materials.