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Reading guide: Spain and America

In Two worlds: Educator's guide, page 3.2

These terms and questions will guide students as they read "Spain and America: From Reconquest to Conquest." Filling in the chronological list of dates will enable students to understand the order in which events unfolded in Spain and in America, and answering the questions will encourage students to think critically about the readings in the chapter.

Format: /lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies)

By Pauline S. Johnson.

Water and prayer: Hindu temple and mosque

In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, many cultures and traditions co-exist. In this recording, you can hear the sounds of a man washing Hindu icons even as I can hear the Muslim call to prayer nearby. The Hindu temple was actually located in a set of caves inside a...

Format: audio

Government "kooshball" debate

Students will be presented with a situation where they will have to list pros and cons of an Islamic government and a democratic government. The students will be assigned one side of the argument and will write statements that support their side to be used in a debate. This lesson should follow a study of Islamic government and culture.

Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Social Studies)

By Terry Philbeck.

Life in a fishing village

This was recorded on an island called Koh Sukorn, off the southeastern coast of Thailand. At first you hear the sound of me walking and the ocean. The fisherman here operate individually with their own motorboats and nets. You can hear one fisherman calling...

Format: audio

Malaysian Muslim wedding ceremony

I lived with a Malaysian family for about two weeks. They invited me, a complete stranger to live in their house and attend their son's wedding. The wedding lasted for two days, and took place at both the groom's house and the bride's. Each family was responsible...

Format: audio

Leo Africanus describes Timbuktu

In Colonial North Carolina, page 4.2

Sixteenth-century description of the West African trading city of Timbuktu by a Spanish-born Muslim. Includes historical commentary.

Format: book

Commentary and sidebar notes by Shane Freeman.

Spain and America: From Reconquest to Conquest

In Prehistory, contact, and the Lost Colony, page 3.1

In 1491, no European knew that North and South America existed. By 1550, Spain -- a small kingdom that had not even existed a century earlier -- controlled the better part of two continents and had become the most powerful nation in Europe. In half a century of brave exploration and brutal conquest, both Europe and America were changed forever.

Format: article

By David Walbert.

Pashupatinath tour: Temple of Shiva

In this recording, I learn about the biggest temple in Pashupatinath, dedicated to Shiva. We also learn about a hospital built by Mother Theresa. And then we hear about another building in Pashupatinath, distinctive for its five steeples sticking up. Then...

Format: audio

Laugh and learn with satire and technology

This lesson for grade 12 will help students to distinguish between satire and parody. Students will analyze several examples of both satire and parody, and will work in groups to plan and create their own examples of satire. Teachers are encouraged to use blogging and VoiceThread technology to enhance student interaction.

Format: lesson plan (grade 12 English Language Arts and Information Skills)

By Kerri Brown Parker and Allyson Young.

Africans before captivity

In Colonial North Carolina, page 4.1

Most Africans who came to North America were from West Africa and West Central Africa. This article describes some of the cultures and history of those regions prior to the beginning of the slave trade.

Format: article

Resources on the web

Ramadan on the Net

Learn about the special month for Muslims all over the world. At this site you will find the story of Ramadan, information about the Prophet Muhammad and the Holy Quran, a brief look at Islam, an explanation of the Five Pillars of Faith, the five duties of... (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: Holidays on the Net

Muslims

"PBS Frontline examines Islam's worldwide resurgence through the stories of diverse Muslims struggling to define the role of Islam in their lives and societies." This well organized site is user friendly and easy to navigate. (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: PBS

Center for the Study of Middle East and Muslim Civilizations

As a result of the attacks on September 11, 2001, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill brought together faculty, students, and administrators to form a planning group to “review the University's resources in Middle East Studies and to chart... (Learn more)

Format: website

Provided by: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet

A companion website to the PBS film Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet. The site includes a virtual hajj, information on Muhammad's influence on current issues, a timeline of his life, and links to other Islamic connections such as women and Jews in... (Learn more)

Format: website/activity

Provided by: PBS

Educators for Social Responsibility

Contains lesson plans, links, special projects, and teacher guides on topics including current events, human rights, war, conflict resolution, building community, international conflict, understanding others, religion, and media literacy. Addresses many pertinent... (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Educators for Social Responsibility