An Islamic studies program teaching Aqeedah (Islamic creed), Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence), Seerah (life of the Prophet Muhammad), Islamic history, and manners typically includes the following components:
Aqeedah: This component of the curriculum covers the core beliefs and concepts of Islam, including the oneness of Allah, the prophethood of Muhammad, the belief in angels, the Day of Judgment, and the importance of the Quran and Sunnah.
Fiqh: The Fiqh component of the curriculum covers the practical aspects of Islamic worship, including the five daily prayers, fasting, Zakat, Hajj, and other Islamic rituals. It also covers the moral and ethical aspects of Islam, such as honesty, fairness, and compassion.
Seerah: The Seerah component of the curriculum focuses on the life of the Prophet Muhammad, his teachings, and his companions. This includes an in-depth study of the Prophet's life, character, and actions, as well as his teachings and how they relate to modern times.
Islamic history: The Islamic history component of the curriculum covers the history of Islam from its origins to the present day. This includes the early history of Islam, the Islamic Golden Age, the spread of Islam, and the modern history of Muslim-majority countries.
Manners: The manners component of the curriculum focuses on the importance of good conduct, manners, and ethics in Islam. This includes the importance of honesty, respect, kindness, and compassion in all aspects of life.
What will students learn in Islamic Studies class?
How will students learn Islamic Studies?
Interactive lectures: Lectures are a common teaching method in Islamic studies programs, but they can be made more engaging through interactive elements such as videos, games, quizzes, and group discussions. Students can be encouraged to ask questions and participate in discussions to make the learning experience more interactive.
Hands-on activities: Hands-on activities such as group projects, role-playing games, and field trips can be used to make learning about Islamic concepts more fun and engaging. For example, students can participate in mock trials to learn about Islamic jurisprudence or create a timeline of Islamic history using images and artwork.
Storytelling: Storytelling is an effective way to teach about Islamic history, the lives of the Prophet Muhammad and the Rightly Guided Caliphs, and other Islamic concepts. Stories can be used to teach morals and ethics, as well as to make the learning experience more memorable and enjoyable.
Visual aids: Visual aids such as pictures, maps, and infographics can be used to make the learning experience more engaging and to help students understand complex concepts more easily.
The teaching methods for an Islamic studies program may include lectures, discussions, group projects, and homework assignments. Students may also be required to read and analyze Islamic texts, participate in Islamic events and activities, and engage in community service. The curriculum may also include guest speakers, field trips, and other experiential learning opportunities to enhance students' understanding and appreciation of Islam. Overall, the goal of an Islamic studies program is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of Islam and its teachings, as well as the skills and knowledge to live according to Islamic principles in their daily lives.
Islamic Studies Scope & Sequence
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Chapter 1: “Number Sense”Lesson 1: Read Numbers – 2 Activities Lesson 2: Compare Numbers – 2 Activities Lesson 3: Ordinal Numbers – 2 Activities Lesson 4: Count Numbers – 2 Activities Lesson 5: Place Value – 2 Activities Lesson 6: Compare with Place Value – 2 Activities Lesson 7: Count by Twos and Fives – 2 Activities Lesson 8: Odd and Even Numbers – 2 Activities Chapter Test: Number Sense
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Chapter 2: “Fractions”Lesson 1: Equal and Unequal Parts – 2 Activities Lesson 2: Halves and Fourths – 2 Activities Lesson 3: Thirds – 2 Activities Lesson 4: Equal Fractions – 2 Activities Chapter Test: Fractions
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Chapter 3: “Operations”Lesson 1: Adding and Subtracting – 4 Activities Lesson 2: Place Value – 2 Activities Lesson 3: Equal Numbers – 2 Activities Lesson 4: One-digit Addition – 2 Activities Lesson 5: One-digit Subtraction – 2 Activities Lesson 6: Sum of Three Addends – 6 Activities Lesson 7: Two-digit Addition – 6 Activities Lesson 8: Zero as a Placeholder – 2 Activities Lesson 9: Addition and Subtraction Strategies – 7 Activities Lesson 10: One-Digit Word Problems – 2 Activities Lesson 11: Problem Solving Strategies – 2 Activities Lesson 12: Estimation Language – 2 Activities Lesson 13: Estimate – 3 Activities Chapter Test: Operations
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Chapter 4: “Money”Lesson 1: Coin Values – 2 Activities Lesson 2: Count Money – 2 Activities Lesson 3: Model Money Amounts – 2 Activities Lesson 4: Add and Subtract Money – 3 Activities Chapter Test: Money
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Chapter 5: “Patterns”Lesson 1: Sort Using One Attribute – 2 Activities Lesson 2: Sort Using Two Attributes – 2 Activities Lesson 3: Rules for Sorting – 2 Activities Lesson 4: Build Patterns – 2 Activities Lesson 5: Classify Patterns – 2 Activities Lesson 6: Picture and Number Patterns – 2 Activities Lesson 7: Repeating and Growing Patterns – 2 Activities Lesson 8: Patterns on a Hundreds Chart – 2 Activities Lesson 9: Skip Counting – 2 Activities Lesson 10: Extend Number Patterns – 2 Activities Chapter Test: Patterns
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Chapter 6: “Algebra”Lesson 1: Order Property – 2 Activities Lesson 2: Add and Subtract Numbers – 2 Activities Lesson 3: Fact Families – 2 Activities Lesson 4: Number Sentences – 2 Activities Lesson 5: Equal and Unequal – 2 Activities Lesson 6: Greater Than and Less Than – 2 Activities Lesson 7: Solve for Unknown Numbers – 3 Activities Chapter Test: Algebra
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Chapter 7: “Shapes”Lesson 1: Straight and Curved Lines – 2 Activities Lesson 2: Open and Closed Shapes – 2 Activities Lesson 3: Plane and Solid Shapes – 4 Activities Lesson 4: Special Plane Shapes – 2 Activities Lesson 5: Attributes of Plane Shapes – 2 Activities Lesson 6: Name Solid Shapes – 2 Activities Lesson 7: Attributes of Solid Shapes – 2 Activities Lesson 8: Congruent Shapes – 3 Activities Chapter Test: Shapes
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Chapter 8: “Positions”Lesson 1: Positions of Objects – 2 Activities Lesson 2: Direction Words – 2 Activities Lesson 3: Position Words – 2 Activities Lesson 4: The Number Line – 2 Activities Chapter Test: Positions
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Chapter 9: “Using Shapes”Lesson 1: Slides and Turns – 2 Activities Lesson 2: Congruent Shapes – 2 Activities Lesson 3: Symmetry – 2 Activities Chapter Test: Using Shapes
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Chapter 10: “Spatial Sense”Lesson 1: Build Shapes – 6 Activities Lesson 2: Plane and Solid Shapes – 2 Activities Lesson 3: Perimeter and Area – 2 Activities Lesson 4: Shapes Around Us – 2 Activities Lesson 5: Pattern Blocks – 2 Activities Chapter Test: Spatial Sense
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Chapter 11: “Time”Lesson 1: Calendar – 2 Activities Lesson 2: Passage of Time – 2 Activities Lesson 3: Tools for Telling Time – 2 Activities Lesson 4: Time to the Hour and Half-hour – 2 Activities Lesson 5: Time to the Hour and Half-hour – 2 Activities Lesson 6: Elapsed Time – 2 Activities Chapter Test: Time
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Chapter 12: “Length”Lesson 1: Non-standard Units – 2 Activities Lesson 2: Compare Lengths – 2 Activities Lesson 3: Customary Units – 2 Activities Lesson 4: Tools and Units – 2 Activities Lesson 5: Metric Units – 2 Activities Chapter Test: Length
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Chapter 13: “Weight”Lesson 1: Non-standard Units – 2 Activities Lesson 2: Compare Weights – 2 Activities Lesson 3: Customary Units – 3 Activities Lesson 4: Metric Units – 2 Activities Chapter Test: Weight
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Chapter 14: “Capacity”Lesson 1: Non-standard Units – 2 Activities Lesson 2: Compare Capacity – 2 Activities Lesson 3: Customary Units – 2 Activities Lesson 4: Metric Units – 2 Activities Chapter Test: Capacity
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Chapter 15: “Temperature”Lesson 1: Measure Temperature – 2 Activities Lesson 2: Compare Temperature – 2 Activities Chapter Test: Temperature
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Chapter 16: “Graphing”Lesson 1: Tally Table – 2 Activities Lesson 2: Pictographs – 2 Activities Lesson 3: Bar Graphs – 2 Activities Chapter Test: Graphing
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Chapter 17: “Using Data”Lesson 1: Compare Data – 2 Activities Lesson 2: Make Predictions – 2 Activities Chapter Test: Using Data
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Chapter 18: “Probability”Lesson 1: Certain or Impossible – 2 Activities Lesson 2: Most and Least Likely – 2 Activities Chapter Test: Probability
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