Lesson Planning
Upper Key Stage 2 Early Islamic Civilisation - NEW LOOK
Islamic Religion - NEW LOOK
This block looks at the history of important aspects of Islam, such as the Quran and hadiths, Hajj, the observance of Ramadan and the festival of Eid al-Fitr.
Session 1 The Quran
Objectives
History
- To learn about the history of the Quran.
- To learn about the Arabic alphabet and scripts.
- To use calligraphy techniques.
Enquiry question
What can we learn about the history of the Quran?
Outcomes
Children will:
- Learn about the history of the Quran.
- Learn about Arabic writing and scripts.
- Use calligraphy techniques to write using the Arabic alphabet.
Provided Resources
You Will Also Need
Tapered wooden or plastic sticks
Thick paper
Ink
Small squared paper
Weblinks
For teacher background information and reference
Listen to the Quran being recited in Arabic
The reasons for reciting the Quran
About Arabic calligraphy
About the Arabic alphabet
How to pronounce Kufic
Session 2 The Kabaah and the Hajj
Objectives
History
- To know about the Hajj.
- To know about the history of the Kaaba in Mecca.
Enquiry question
What can learn about the Hajj and the history of the Kaaba?
Outcomes
Children will:
- Evaluate the evidence associated with the history of the Kaaba in Mecca.
- Plan and build a model building.
Lesson Planning
Provided Resources
You Will Also Need
Cardboard
Scissors and glue
Black and gold paint
Clay
Weblinks
British Museum video of Hajj stories
For teacher information:
Article about the history of the Kabaa
Article about the construction history of the Kabaa
Session 3 Eid al-Adha
Objectives
History
- To understand what the festival of Eid al-Adha commemorates and how it is celebrated.
- To explore when world religions were established and how they have some stories in common.
Enquiry question
What can we learn about the festival of Eid al-Adha?
Outcomes
Children will:
- Learn about the festival of Eid al-Adha.
- Order world religions by date of creation and consider how one religion could influence another.
- Discuss the role of charity and sacrifice in world religions.
Lesson Planning
Provided Resources
You Will Also Need
Weblinks
About Eid al Adha from BBC Bitesize (for reference)
Animated maps showing the spread of world religions
Session 4 Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr
Objectives
History
- To know what Ramadan is and why people fast during this time.
- To learn how Eid al-Fitr is celebrated.
- To cook and share foods associated with Eid al-Fitr.
Enquiry question
What can we learn about the history of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr?
Outcomes
Children will:
- Learn about Ramadan and discuss the reason for fasting in Islam.
- Follow recipes to cook a selection of traditional Eid foods.
Lesson Planning
Provided Resources
You Will Also Need
Access to cooking equipment
Ingredients: dates, flour, icing sugar, butter, rosewater, milk, pistachios, orange-blossom water, honey, dried shredded coconut, sugar, lemon juice, red food colouring, onion, minced lamb, parsley, mint, coriander, ground cumin, bread, cinnamon, all spice, pepper, salt, lentils, olive oil, garlic
Extra adults
Weblinks
Background information:
Ramadan and Eid-al-Fitr from BBC Bitesize