LESSON II
MUSLIM DIVERSITY
60 MINUTES
OBJECTIVES:
LOCATION: Audio Visual Projection Room, or a classroom with Internet connection, a Macintosh computer, blinds, speakers and an overhead projector.
MATERIALS:
PROCEDURE:
5 minutes:
Students hand in their posters.
15 minutes:
Students discuss the reading 'Who Are Muslims' with the entire class through questions asked by the teacher. This is not a group activity but rather a class discussion in which students take turns talking. They can refer to their Personal Journal, and are encouraged to take notes.
5 minutes:
Students watch The Narcicyst video.
MUSLIM DIVERSITY
60 MINUTES
OBJECTIVES:
- To realize that Muslims come in all colours and ethnicities, from different countries and cultures, and speak different languages.
- To realize that Arabs represent only 20% of Muslims.
- To realize that not all Arabs are Muslim and not all Muslims are Arab.
- To realize that there are many European, African, and American Muslims who were born Muslim as opposed to converting.
- To appreciate the diversity of Muslims and to realize that they cannot be fit into any one category.
LOCATION: Audio Visual Projection Room, or a classroom with Internet connection, a Macintosh computer, blinds, speakers and an overhead projector.
MATERIALS:
- Personal Journals
- Tape, stapler, or tacks to put posters up.
- Muslim Population Report handouts (one for each student). You can access the report by clicking here.
PROCEDURE:
5 minutes:
Students hand in their posters.
- If you are in your classroom, take 5 minutes to put up the posters on the wall or bulletin boards.
- Students are encouraged to look at the posters during recess or any other free time that they have.
15 minutes:
Students discuss the reading 'Who Are Muslims' with the entire class through questions asked by the teacher. This is not a group activity but rather a class discussion in which students take turns talking. They can refer to their Personal Journal, and are encouraged to take notes.
- Is there anything special that caught your attention in this week's reading?
- What piece(s) of information do you consider to be the most valuable in this reading?
- Does the phrase 'Unity in Diversity' apply to what you read?
5 minutes:
Students watch The Narcicyst video.
- As they watch, distribute the report on Muslim population of the world. Place it FACE DOWN on their desks.
15 minutes:
Students discuss the video with the teacher, guided by the following questions:
5 minutes:
Ask students to flip the handout on their desks and examine it. Give them 2 minutes then ask the following questions:
15 minutes:
Explain next week's Assignment: Muslim Diversity Slideshow
Students discuss the video with the teacher, guided by the following questions:
- What do think of this video? Any thoughts?
- What do you think the purpose of this video is?
- Have you ever seen European, Australian, African, or Asian Muslims on TV?
- What do Muslims look like in mainstream media?
5 minutes:
Ask students to flip the handout on their desks and examine it. Give them 2 minutes then ask the following questions:
- What does this report represent?
- Are there any surprising facts? Is there anything you were not aware about?
15 minutes:
Explain next week's Assignment: Muslim Diversity Slideshow
- Use the overhead projector to demonstrate iPhoto. Students should be able to upload photos, edit them, and create a slide show with music. Effects such as Ken Burns should also be demonstrated. For your personal reference, click on the following link: http://www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto/#new-slideshows. Please note that this link is for iPhoto '11, which might be a different version than the one provided by your school. If that is the case, you can easily search for the link that corresponds to your needs.
- Although it is advisable that you give students this link, you should still demonstrate to them how to use iPhoto.
- Students will work on this project in the computer lab during their assigned time slots.
- The slideshow should exhibit photos of Muslims from around the world and is to be viewed in next week's Lunch Bag Seminar.
Assignment #2: Muslim Diversity Slideshow Grading Rubric
Assignment Instructions and Expectations:
- Create a Muslim Diversity Slideshow using iPhoto.
- If needed, refer to the following website for more instructions on how to use iPhoto: http://www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto/#new-slideshows
- Use the Muslim Population Report as a reference while searching for photos of Muslims online
- Use a search engine such as Google Images to find your photos. In the search box, you can type phrases such as Russian Muslims, African American Muslim Women, or Islam in China.
- Be aware of photos that seem to be discriminatory or offensive. Mainstream media tends to focus on negative aspects of Islam, so most likely the first photos to pop up would not be very inviting. An advice would be to look through all pages of your search results until you find something suitable.
- Sometimes, searches that include the words Ramadan or Eid could yield better results.
- The purpose of your slideshow is to illustrate the diversity of Muslims. You should therefore aim to include pictures from as many countries/ethnicities as you can.
- You should have a minimum of seven photos.
- A smart idea would be to focus on the countries which surprised you in the report you were handed in class.
- Be creative in your effects and choice of music.
- You will be graded on the level of diversity in your photos, creativity of song choice, and creativity of effects and presentation. The slideshow is expected to be fluid and visually appealing.
- Your slideshow should reflect an understanding of the material discussed in class.
- The slideshows are to be submitted next week, but will be viewed in the next Lunch Bag Seminar.
- This is an individual assignment.
Mark Breakdown: [This assignment is worth 10% of your grade]
A minimum of seven photos
Photos exhibit diversity
Creativity of song choice
Creativity of effects and presentation
Flow and overall impact
Photos exhibit diversity
Creativity of song choice
Creativity of effects and presentation
Flow and overall impact
1%
3%
2%
2%
2%
3%
2%
2%
2%
Have fun, Be Create Live, and see you next class!
HOMEWORK:
- Work on the iPhoto slideshow for next class.
- Watch the nine minute film 'Planet of the Arabs' at the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mi1ZNEjEarw
- Take notes and jot down your thoughts in your Personal Journal, and bring them to class!