Dear Educator:

The resources offered here are designed to help you use the PBS Islam: Empire of Faith video series and companion Web site in secondary social studies, civics, religion, and language arts classes. Islam: Empire of Faith may be taped off-air and used for up to a year following broadcast, or you may choose to purchase it through Shop PBS for Teachers. The lesson plans may also be adapted for use as stand-alone resources.

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Lesson One: An Introduction to Islam and Muhammad
Lesson Two: The Fascinating World of Islam
Lesson Three: Creating a Textile Museum Piece from the Islamic Empire
Lesson Four: Great Thinkers and Accomplishments of Islam Fact Cubes
Lesson Five: Renaissance Man Comparison Poster