Hope vacation was enjoyable. We are in the last push. This week we will be looking at the Middle East and Islam.
On Monday, the students will work on a pre quiz and then a map of the middle east. Here is the homework packet for Islam. We will start smoe notes on Islam.
Tuesday will be an introduction to the Middle East in the context of the Cold War. It will also be an intro to Islam and the 5 pillars. HERE ARE THE NOTES.
Wednesday will be a look at Muhammed and his story. We start looking at common ties of Islam such as the Koran and Arabic. We will also be looking at the difference between Shiites and Sunnis.
Thursday will be a look at Arabic and its use in the koran. It is the holy language of Islam.
Friday will be spent on on the modern issues that face the middle east such as Israel and Palestine, Afghanistan and Iran. Homework packet will be due.
