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Interactive onsite presentations about Muslims and their faith

ING offers the following presentations which per your request can be 45, 60 or 90 minutes long. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions at different intervals and at the end of the presentation.

Exploring Muslim Traditions and Practices, Middle Schools
Ideal for the study of world history and geography in middle schools, this presentation provides beautiful new images to teach students about Muslim traditions and practices, and relates them to those in other world religions.Complements California State Board of Education History-Social Science Content Standards 7.2.

Getting to Know American Muslims and Their Faith, High Schools
In addition to providing a review of Muslim practices, this presentation looks at the contemporary issues of moderation/extremism and women’s rights as well as the relation of Islam to other world religions, including Judaism and Christianity.Complements California State Board of Education History-Social Science Content Standards 10.9, 10.10, 11.3, 11.8, 11.9 and 12.3. Also recommended for ninth grade elective courses.

Islamic Contributions to Civilization
This engaging presentation reviews various aspects of culture and learning, and inventions which Muslims contributed or passed on, including food, clothing, furniture, music, architecture, math, medicine, astronomy and more.Complements California State Board of Education History-Social Science Content Standards 7.2, 10.5 and 10.10. Also recommended for ninth grade elective courses.

The History of Muslims in the United States
To supplement your U.S. History courses, consider this fascinating account of the lives and legacies of America’s earliest Muslims, including enslaved West Africans, early converts to Islam and Muslim immigrants. Complements California State Board of Education History-Social Science Content Standards 8.7, 8.9, 8.12, 11.3 and 11.8. Also recommended for ninth grade elective courses.

Muslim Women in the United States and Around the World, High Schools
In this presentation, students learn about the role of women in Islam and important Muslim women in history and the modern world. Suitable for courses related to women studies, world religions and civil rights. Complements California State Board of Education History-Social Science Content Standards 11.10, 11.11. Also recommended for ninth grade elective courses.

To invite an ING speaker to your classroom, complete the online request form, or, call ING at 408.296.7312, and ask for Henry Millstein to schedule a presentation.