Celebrating Ramadan: A Resource for Educators

Creator: Outreach Center for Middle Eastern Studies, Harvard University | visit site

Grade Range: K - 5

This PDF, designed for educators, provides information and resources for understanding the historical, social, cultural, and doctrinal elements of Ramadan. Scroll through to find in-depth descriptions of Ramadan events and traditions. The included lesson plans offer opportunities for understanding and hands-on learning of Ramadan traditions.

In the Classroom

Take advantage of the free lesson plans and bibliography found on this site as part of your Ramadan curriculum. Have students create maps using MapHub, <a href="/single.cfm?id=18037">reviewed here</a>, to locate places around the world with large Ramadan celebrations. Students can add icons, text, images, URLs, and location stops!

At Home

Take advantage of this outstanding resource to learn more about Ramadan together with your student. Choose some of the simple activities included to complete together. Volunteer at your student’s school and teach one of the lessons to his classmates.

Tags

ramadan, holidays,

Subjects

History & Culture: Middle East, Social Studies, Social Studies,