Monday, November 28

Today I returned the Islam unit test, and we began Africa in the Middle Ages, our next unit. Students were given a map of the physical features/vegetation zones of Africa. It is homework to be completed tonight.

Tuesday 11.15, Wednesday 11.16 and Thursday 11.17

Tuesday: Students worked on thier info/commercial for "Golden Age Baghdad."

Wednesday: Jeopardy Test Review

Thursday: Islam Unit Test

"Packette" (it's a small one) of work due tomorrow, here is a list so far

1. Empire of Faith: The Awakening
2. Islam Map, 800 CE
3. Cultural Advances of the Abbasids
4. Unit Test Study Guide
5. Optional extra credit Islam vocabulary crossword puzzle

info/commercials are also due tomorrow.

Thursday 11.10 and Monday 11.14

Thursday: Students worked on creating their animated file illustrating the "Abbasid Golden Age in Baghdad." Unit test next Thursday.

Monday: Golden age of Baghdad assignment. No late Ka'abas accepted after tomorrow.

Wednesday, Nov. 9

Today I spoke about the "Cultural Advances of the Abbasids," while students filled in a note page. I introduced an upcoming project that we will begin tomorrow. Students will create an animated "commercial" explaining the importance of Baghdad in the 800s. With remaining time students finished the map of the Abbasid Empire.

THERE WILL BE A UNIT TEST NEXT THURSDAY. SEE STUDY GUIDE BELOW.

Islam Unit Test Study Guide

The unit test for Islam will be next week. It will be on Thursday, Nov. 17. It will be a combination of multiple choice, fill-ins, short answer questions and a map. If you make flash cards to study for the test you will get extra credit on the test.

Terms/People to Know

Muhammad,Islam ,Muslim ,Prophet
5 pillars,Mecca,Medina/Yathrib,Bedouin
Nomad,Dromedary Camel,Qu’ran /Koran ,Umayyads
Abbasids,Allah ,Ka’aba ,Grand Mosque
Mosque,Judaism ,Baghdad,Gabriel (the angel)
Monotheism,Shahada,Salat,Sawm
Hajj,Zakat,Hijrah,Nomads
Abu Bakr,4 Caliphs,Caliph

Places to know on the map of the region:

Red Sea ,Mediterranean Sea,Baghdad,Arabian Peninsula
Saudi Arabia,North Africa,Spain,Europe
Asia,Tigris/Euphrates Rivers

Short Answer Questions to prepare for.

1. Describe the geographic features of the Arabian Peninsula
2. Describe the innovations and advances of the Abbasids.
3. How did Muhammad change the culture of the Arabian Peninsula?
4. List and explain the 5 pillars.

Tuesday, Nov. 8

Today we watched about 15 minutes of video about the golden age of Islam in Baghdad under the rule of the Abbasids. Students then worked on a map of the region. Ka'aba projects are due tomorrow.

Monday, Nov. 7

Today I collected the Rise of Islam Packet #1. We added an in-class reading guide about Islam after the death of Muhammad. Ka'aba home construction projects are due Wednesday.

Friday, Nov. 4

Today was the final class time for students to finish their camel advertisements. I also gave a map to periods 2,4,5 and 6. It will be due with the packet Monday. First period was assigned the map yesterday (11.3). The Rise of Islam Packet 1 is due Monday (see yesterday's post for a list of assignments), and the homework "build a Ka'aba" is due next Wednesday. Have a great weekend!

Nov. 2 and 3

Nov. 2: Students took notes on the five pillars of Islam and had 10-15 minutes to work on their camel ad.

Nov. 3: Students viewed a short video segment from the National Geographic show titled "Inside Mecca." The segment was about the 5th pillar of Islam, the Hajj. Students then had 10-15 minutes to work on the camel ad.

Packets are due on Monday, here is a list of assignments in that packet:

1. Middle East/Africa political map - should be numbered and colored
2. Chapter 3, Lesson 1 reading guide, pp. 85-88
3. Geography of Arabian Peninsula fill-in notes
4. Empire of Faith I
5. Empire of Faith II
6. Empire of Faith III
7. Camel Caravan Diary (I collected this if students had it done when it was due)
8. Islam as a Way of Life (5 pillars notes)
9. Inside Mecca I

A model of the Ka'aba is also due next Wednesday. Here are the directions for that:

Your Assignment is to construct a small model of the Ka’aba and the Grand Mosque that surrounds it. Your model should be no larger than a shoe box and must include 3 important elements:
I. A miniature Ka’aba that is shaped like a cube and is black with gold Arabic letters on it.
II. Something to represent the pilgrims (Muslims) who come to the Ka’aba to pray during the Hajj, or other sacred times.
III. The interior wall facings of the Grand Mosque’s courtyard.
There are hundred (if not thousands) of images of the Ka’aba on-line for you to model your Ka’aba after.
This assignment is due Wednesday, Nov. 9.