Syllabus Requirements
Students learn about:
- Pre-Islamic Arabia as the cultural and historical context for the development of Islam
Students learn to:
- Outline the social conditions and religious practices that existed in pre-Islamic Arabia
Links to Sharing Our Story
There are no specific links between this area of study and the Stage 6 Sharing Our Story syllabus.
There is a broad connection between this area of study and the HSC Core Unit: Spiritual Pathways (6HSCC2)
It may be possible to engage with the following outcome through this area of study:
4) Critically reflect on and analyse the spirituality of biblical women in the Jewish and Christian traditions, and of Muslim women.
Approaches to Learning
The approaches suggested below indicate a range of strategies that may be undertaken to allow students to engage with the requirements of this part of the syllabus. Teachers may wish to use one or more of these approaches in addressing this area of study. The suggestions are intended as a guide only and are not exhaustive.
- Research the culture and lifestyle of seventh century Arabic communities
- Design maps and posters identifying the location of significant locations for the development of Islam
- Research the history of the Ka'bah
- View a documentary program showing the aspects of the terrain of the Arabian peninsular and/or the life style of tribes people from the region such as the Bedouin