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promoting interreligious understanding and harmony Look inside for free teaching resourcesCopyright © 2008 ING. All rights reserved. September 2008

~ High School Teacher

The Roots of Muslims in the U.S.for grades 8 and 11, 45-90 minute presentation

Learn about the early history and development of the American Muslim population, from enslaved Africans, to immigrants from Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

FOR TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS

Supplementing Cultural Studies Related to the Muslim World and Interacting with Muslim Students90-120 minute workshop

Host a professional development workshop for your faculty and staff to raise their cultural competency skills. This course provides an overview of Islam while offering teaching resources and tips for interacting with Muslim students and their families. Common stereotypes and their sources will be addressed.

Presentations adhere to the California State Board of Education contentstandards for history and social sciences studies in middle school (6.2, 7.2, 8.7, 8.11, 8.12) and high school (10.5, 10.10, 11.3, 11.11, 12.3).

…your presentation provided

excellent guidance for me and

my students as we explored

interfaith relations…We

constantly referenced your

definitions of tricky terms,

like jihad and the parallels

you drew between Islam,

Christianity and Judaism.

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SIGN UP FOR A FREE ING PRESENTATION TODAY.Allow up to two weeks to schedule a presentation.www.ing.org/speakers/request.asp or email scheduler@ing.org

What is most impressive

about ING is the careful First

Amendment [separation of

church and state] training given

to every speaker, especially

those who give presentations

in public schools.

ISLAMIC SPEAKERS BUREAU

FREE INTERACTIVE PRESENTATIONS

Delivered by certified speakers to supplement student learning.

~ Charles HaynesSenior Scholar

First Amendment Center

FOR STUDENTS

Getting to Know American Muslims and Their Faithfor grades 6-12, 45-60 minute presentation

Provides an overview of Islam and the basic beliefs and practices of Muslims in relation to other major world religions, holidays and celebrations.

Islamic Contributions to Civilizationfor grades 6-12, 45-90 minute presentation

Reviews contributions made by Muslims, Christians and Jews, highlighting advances in the areas of food, clothing, furniture, science, medicine, art and much more.

Women in Islamfor grades 9-12, 45-60 minute presentation

Explores common stereotypes, the role of women in Islam, and important Muslim women in history and the contemporary world.

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ONLINE RESOURCES

Thank you for coming to

our Social Studies class,

and talking to us…It was

better than always reading

a book, and we were able to

ask questions that the book

didn’t answer.

~ Middle School Student~ Middle School Teacher

Throughout my three years

teaching seventh grade, I have

learned so much due to [speaker]

volunteers from ING. It is truly

a valuable service that you

provide.

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Online educational resources for teachers and students to supplement the study of Islam and Muslim culture are available at no cost to schools. Access these information sheets at www.ing.org.

MUSLIM HOLIDAYS AND SPECIAL DAYS

Ramadan

Each year, more than 1.5 billion Muslims around the world observe the month-long fast of Ramadan. This is a time for reflection, for giving thanks, and spending time with family and friends. At the end of Ramadan, Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr, a special holiday to commemorate breaking of the fast.www.ing.org/factsheet/ramadan

Hajj

Many American Muslims join millions of Muslims from all over the world to prepare for a journey of a lifetime and take part in the Hajj, the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca. The basic acts of Hajj last for four days during the 12th month of the lunar Islamic calendar. The end of Hajj is celebrated with a community gathering that involves good food, games and gifts for children. www.ing.org/factsheet/hajj

Islamic New Year

December 29th, 2008 will mark a new year for Muslims in the U.S, and around the world. The Islamic calendar is based on a lunar rather than a solar calendar, and therefore depends on the sighting of the new moon or crescent to determine the start of each month. The Islamic calendar dates back to the migration of the Prophet Muhammed and his followers from Mecca to Medina in the year 622 CE, which marks a major turning point in the history of Islam. www.ing.org/factsheet/islamicnewyear

Teaching About Religion: Do’s and Don’ts

The religious-liberty clauses of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provide the civic framework for teaching about religion in public schools. Learn more about the First Amendment

Center and the guidelines for teaching about religion and why the study about religion is important for students in our increasingly diverse society. www.ing.org/teachingaboutreligion

Resources and Tips for Preventing Hate Crimes and Harassment of Muslim and Middle Eastern Students

Find practical information, tips and resources for reducing discrimination and harassment of Muslim and Middle Eastern students. Access tip sheets for teachers and administrators on how to help students discuss, understand and cope with current world events that are related to Islam and the Muslim world. www.ing.org/prevent_hate

Reviews of Fiction Used in Schools to Complement the Study of Islam and Muslims

Selected fictional literature, commonly used in middle schools, are reviewed to provide a synopsis and critical analysis of passages that reflect positively and negatively on Islam and the Muslim world. These reviews include detailed comments to clarify any misconceptions about Islam and Muslim practices within the stories. www.ing.org/schoolbookreviews

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The students like to hear

from someone who identifies

with Islam culturally and

religiously…their questions

are being authentically

addressed…[The ING

speaker] spoke articulately,

calmly and was open to

questions.

~High School Teacher

IMPORTANT ISLAMIC DATES

2008 Calendar

Aashura: January 18, 2008

Ramadan: September 1–September 29, 2008

Eid-ul-Fitr: September 30, 2008

Hajj: December 6–December 9, 2008

Eid-ul-Adha: December 8, 2008

Islamic New Year: December 29, 2008

2009 Calendar

Aashura: January 7, 2009

Ramadan: August 21–September 19, 2009

Eid-ul-Fitr: September 20, 2009

Hajj: November 25–November 28, 2009

Eid-ul-Adha: November 27, 2009

Islamic New Year: December 18, 2009

2010 Calendar

Aashura: December 27, 2009

Ramadan: August 11–September 8, 2010

Eid-ul-Fitr: September 9, 2010

Hajj: November 14–November 17, 2010

Eid-ul-Adha: November 16, 2010

Islamic New Year: December 7, 2010

ABOUT THE ISLAMIC CALENDAR: It is a purely lunar calendar, containing 12 months that is based on the motion of the moon. Therefore, the Islamic calendar is consistently shorter by 10-12 days every year with respect to the Gregorian calendar.

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ING now offers educational panels representing five of the world’s major religions

through the new Interfaith Speakers Bureau. Learn more this program by visiting

our website at www.ing.org/ifsb/ifsb.asp.

NEW IN 2008-2009

WHAT IS ING?

ING is a nonprofit, educational organization founded in 1993 that promotes interreligious understanding, tolerance and harmony by increasing religious literacy. Through the Islamic Speakers Bureau program, more than 700 educational presentations about Islam and Muslims are delivered annually to schools, universities, law enforcement agencies, healthcare facilities, corporations and other institutions.

ING presentations bring academic and theoretical subjects to life. They provide an interactive environment where students can ask questions to learn more about Islam in the context of studies about world cultures and religions and help dispel common stereotypes about Muslims. ING presents at schools in the Bay Area counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz.

~ Middle School Teacher

The information you present

reinforces the textbook information

and clears up misunderstandings

that students have…Your demon-

strations… give something neither

the textbook nor I can give them…

I find your presentation is

invaluable in broadening

the students’ understanding

of Islam.

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ING Presentation, Saint John Vianney Catholic School, San Jose, CA

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