Ramadan

Term 1, Week 6

March 8th, 2024

Learning Intention: Explore what is Ramadan.

I can state something new I learned about Ramadan.

Watch one of the two introduction videos and discuss some of the similarities between Ramadan and other cultures/religions.

Mahi Choice - Chose 2-3 activities to complete during the session.

Videos to Watch
1. - Ramadan 101 - The Basics (16 min)
  - How do Support Friends Fasting During Ramadan (2 min)
  - What Can I Give My Muslim Friend for Ramadan? (2 min)
  - How Can I Participate in Ramadan if I'm not a Muslim (3 min)
Creative Activities
1. - Ramadan Colouring Decorations
  - Ramadan Popup Card
  - Ramadan Lantern Suncatcher
  - Ramadan Paper Decoration
  - Ramadan Lantern Colouring Sheets
  - Eid Moon and Star Mobile
Learn More
1. - Research Ramadan and Eid and compare them in a Venn diagram.
  - Why the Religious Fast for Ramadan, Lent and Other Holy Days
Take Action
1. - Plan some good deeds - Muslims believe that good deeds are rewarded even more than normal during Ramadan. Spend some time creating a list of good deeds that you can do over the next month. Need ideas? Read this article for help.
  - Reflect on what you're grateful for as a mentor class by creating a Gratitude Tree.
Kahoot on Ramadan

For the Do Now, the idea is that students not only get an introduction, but also realize that there are similarities between cultures and religions to help realize there are shared commonalities. For example, a few weeks ago we did a lesson on Lunar New Year, and like Ramadan, the calendar is based off of the moon cycles. Another important part of Ramadan is the fasting, which is similar to Christian cultures who often give up something for lent or Catholics who don't eat meat on Fridays.
@mehdinatv is a good account to follow - "We are an interracial couple trying to break stereotypes on Niqabis (veiled women) and Muslims in general."
Note that the suncatcher will required coloured tissue paper.