Discuss with your child how people in your community or region change the land to find water, grow crops, raise animals, and build homes. Certain geographic features made the growth of civilizations possible. With your child, look for a book or set of articles in the library that explains the history of the city and why it is so important. The city of Baghdad around the year 1000 was a center for government, commerce, art and learning. Together, identify two or three cities in the United States today which are important in the same way.
Tradition is an important part of the Muslim culture.
Talk about the ways you make sure these traditions continue. Traditional Islamic customs and modern ways co-exist in both Saudi Arabia and Iran. Encourage your child to identify several examples of both traditional and modern customs that exist in your community. Discuss why the clash between traditional and modern ideas can create problems. With your child, discuss the diversity of religious beliefs held by people living in your community.