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Student Organizer Web Sites for Research Organizer
Keep this sheet of links with you as you research your topics throughout this lesson. Be aware that many of the links may offer insight on your topic, and do not limit your research to the ones specifically noted as being relevant.
ISLAM: EMPIRE OF FAITH
http://www.pbs.org/empires/islam/
Provides information on the faith, culture, and innovation of Islam, as well as an interactive timeline of Islamic history. This site also provides a background and overview of the PBS series ISLAM: EMPIRE OF FAITH, which is being rebroadcast this November.
Islam
http://www.the-webplaza.com/hajj/Islam.shtml
Provides general information about Islam, as well as a brief comparison of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism.
Islam
http://islamicity.com/education/ihame/default.asp?Destination=/education/ihame/18.asp
Provides information on the five pillars of Islam, Ramadan, and the Hajj.
Muhammad
http://islamicity.com/education/ihame/default.asp?Destination=/education/ihame/1.asp
Provides information on the life of Muhammad.
Muslim Population Statistics
http://muslim-canada.org/muslimstats.html
Provides information on the largest Islamic communities.
Islamic Contributions to Science
http://islamicity.com/education/ihame/20.asp
Provides information about Islamic contributions to science.
Jihad
http://www.religioustolerance.org/isl_jihad.htm
Provides information on the Islamic concept of "jihad."
Koran
http://islamicity.com/education/ihame/default.asp?Destination=/education/ihame/17.asp
Provides information on the Koran.
Ramadan
http://www.educationplanet.com/articles/ramadan.html
Provides information about Ramadan. There is a good question and answer section at the bottom of the page.
Hajj
http://www.submission.org/teachers/hajj.html
Offers information on the Hajj. Although it says it is for teachers, it provides useful information for students, too.
Ramadan, the Hajj, and the Lunar Calendar
http://www.cie.org/teachers/ramadan/ramadan.asp
Maintained by the Council on Islamic Education, says its for teachers, but offers accessible information for students, too.
Glossary of Islamic terms
http://www.islam101.com/selections/GLOSSARY0.html
Search for Islamic terms on the Council on Islamic Education site.
Record answers to your questions below.
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