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Which subject	Religion
What topic	Islamic festivals
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Topic

Islamic Festivals

Objectives

• Understand the significance of major Islamic festivals: Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.
• Identify the traditions and practices associated with each festival.
• Explore how Islamic festivals promote community and family bonding.
• Develop respect and appreciation for cultural diversity.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• PowerPoint Presentation on Islamic Festivals
• Handouts with key facts about Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha
• Video clips showcasing festival celebrations
• Art supplies for poster-making (paper, colors, markers)
• Access to computers/tablets (if available)

Grade/Age Group

Appropriate for all grades (K-12)

Subject

Religion

Lesson Duration

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with U.S. educational standards on cultural understanding and religious education by fostering respect and knowledge of diverse traditions.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 mins	Briefly introduce the topic of Islamic festivals. Ask students if they know any festivals.
2	Presentation	10 mins	Use PowerPoint to present information on Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, highlighting key customs and their significance.
3	Video Viewing	5 mins	Show short video clips of both festivals to provide visual context.
4	Group Discussion	5 mins	Engage students in a discussion about what they learned, encouraging them to share their thoughts and perspectives.
5	Creative Activity	5 mins	Divide students into small groups. Each group creates a poster highlighting one tradition from an Islamic festival.
6	Wrap-Up and Homework	2 mins	Summarize key points of the lesson. Assign homework: write a short paragraph on what they learned about the festivals without presenting it. Students can submit their homework via an online platform or in writing.

Homework

• Write a short paragraph (150-200 words) summarizing what was learned about Islamic festivals. Submit via email or written format. There will be no oral presentations in front of the class for this assignment.

Lesson script