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Happy Ramadan Grade K to 5 - kiddyhouse.com- 7964

This site includes basic information about Ramadan. The site features some catchy background music, and lots of reference information about Ramadan and fasting. There are also links for teachers, students, coloring pages, Ramadan songs, crafts, e-cards, and other features. This site requires Flash. You can get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.

In the Classroom:
Get an interactive whiteboard or projector, turn up the volume, and introduce your students to Ramadan. This is a very practical and fun site created especially for children. Use this site to teach your students about the history of the holiday, the traditions, the music, and more!

Ramadan - All Recipes Grade K to 12 - All Recipes- 7965

This website offers many Ramadan recipes. There are ethnic names and reference information about the holiday included at this unique website.

In the Classroom:
Use this site to create a Ramadan feast or provide your students with some of the recipes to try at home.

Ramadan Essentials Grade 9 to 12 - University of Southern California- 7843

This is a long, detailed set of instructions and rules for the celebration of Ramadan that gives an example of the traditions and customs associated with this important observation. It is probabaly more useful for use by teachers than as a resource for students.

Ramadan Activities Grade K to 8 - Submission- 7842

This page has poems, songs, and several Ramadan craft projects. There are also links to other Islamic resources, including Quran study information.

Ramadan Explained Grade 6 to 12 - Colorado State University- 7841

The Muslim Student organization at Colorado State University offers this description of Ramadan and its significance as part of the Islamic faith.

Ramadan at Holidays.net Grade 4 to 12 - Holidays on the Net- 7844

This is a basic introduction to Ramadan for non-Muslims. It explains the fasting and obedience requirements of the holiday.

In the Classroom:
Use this site on a projector or interactive whiteboard to discuss and informally assess prior knowledge as you start your study of the Middle East. Understanding the culture will help students to understand Muslim society and norms. Use this site to inform students about the Muslim holiday, and begin a discussion of this holiday and how it compares to some popular in American culture. Useful site for any social studies or civics class.

Information on Ramadan Grade 6 to 12 - Council on Islamic Education- 6159

The Council for Islamic Education offers this detailed introduction to Ramadan, the month of daytime fasting that leads up to the second most sacred festival of the year, Eid al-Fitr. Teachers will need to adapt some of the content for use with elementary or middle school students.

Resources for Ramadan Grade 3 to 12 - TeachersFirst- 150

See TeachersFirst's collection of resources to help students learn the customs and traditions of the Muslim Ramadan month of fasting.

In the Classroom:
This collection could be useful in a study of world religions, an exploration of the mideast, or a world cultures class. Include the link on your class web page as students investigate different holiday traditions.

Holidays Grade 1 to 3 - Manatee School District- 9544

Need some information or class ideas about Christmas, Kwanzaa, Ramadan, Yom Kipper, or New Years? Check out this interactive, easy to follow website. Each holiday has an individual page with several links to photos, historical information, vocabulary definitions, reference information, and more. There is also a Read feature available with each paragraph. This allows students to hear the paragraph read aloud (a great feature for non-readers and ESL or ELL students). Most holidays also include an online quiz.

At the time of the review, the link on the Yom Kipper page to Hear the Sound of a Shofar was being updated. All of the other many links and information worked perfectly. This site requires Flash. You can get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.

In the Classroom:
Save this site in your favorites to share during the holiday seasons. Assign research groups to investigate the holidays listed at this site. Have students report their findings to the class. Create a class wiki for students to share holidays they celebrate and holiday traditions that they follow.

Holiday Traditions Grade 4 to 6 - Museum of Science and Technology- 5526

This guide to Christmas celebrations around the world focuses mainly on the greetings, decorations, and traditions that are part of this religious holiday. But the site also includes descriptions of other cultural celebrations, including Diwali, Hanukkah, Ramadan, and Kwanzaa. This is an excellent resource for a seasonal multicultural unit. Younger children may need a bit of help with the text, so consider developing a simple Web hunt to focus their exploration.

Christmas at the White House Grade 3 to 8 - Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum- 4771

Are you looking for a creative way to teach students about Christmas and other December holidays? This downloadable PDF file offers a very detailed lesson plan and classroom activities about Christmas At The White House. Although the name uses the word "Christmas," other holidays are mentioned also. There is a link to learn more about Hanukkah, Ramadan, and Kwanzaa at the White Horse. The PDF file is a Teacher's Guide with background information, printables, discussion questions, writing prompts, and other activity ideas. Presidents are highlighted from George Washington to George W. Bush. This site requires Adobe Acrobat. You can get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.

In the Classroom:
Use this site for research about the history of the White House. The "Teacher's Guide" is ready to go and easily adaptable to various grade levels. Project the discussion questions or writing prompts on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Have students write responses to the questions or create a blog entry. Print out the activities and use during the month of December.

Ramadan Fact Sheet for Teachers Grade 4 to 12 - - 788

This page from an Islamic software company includes teacher information, along with links to activities, software, and many other related Islamic topics. This page isn't explicitly for non-Muslims, so some of the content may require a little study or research. There's lots to see, though.