Begin K of KWL to start general classroom instruction about Islamic faith, pillars, hajj, life of Mohammed. Continue with Internet lesson on basic tenets of Islamic faith. Encourage students to write their own questions as they work. Discuss responses at the end of class. IslamicArt web site treasure hunt.
Students have a vocabulary sheet for mosques, shrines, art, and architecture.
Students organize notes on a matrix. Students visit Mosques Around the World portion of the Islamicity WebSite, Great Buildings, and another website also called Mosques Around the World. Each student will receive an index card on a particular mosque, which they will have to research. Where it is located. The population of Muslims in the country where it is located.