Today we started our last mini-unit of information with a brief exploration on one of the most influential and important religions in the world, Islam. We quickly detailed the basic tenets of Islam, including the life of Muhammad and the Five Pillars of Islam. In case you missed it, these would be...
- Declaration of faith
- Prayer
- Charity
- Fasting during Ramadan
- Hajj
The fifth member of the Humanities team, John Green, also made a helpful video to outline an overview of Islamic beliefs. We watched some in class, but if you want the whole thing, have at it!
We'll continue our study of Islam, its empires, and Islamic art and science next week to give Islam more of the due it deserves, but tomorrow is the OLYMPICS. Don't forget that everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, is due tomorrow, even if your group's event doesn't present till Friday! Wash your sheets, break out the togas and the epic poems, we are READY! It's on like Donkey Kong!
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| I found this picture of Mr. Stanton in college. |
We're also getting to the end of the semester, so you know what that means...Humanities Experiences! In case you need some last minute ideas that aren't the DMA, here are some cool happenings this weekend:
- UTD's Chamber Ensemble is performing Bach and more contemporary composers on Friday!
- The Texas Ballet Theater is performing the Nutcracker. Here come all of the holiday performances, check other local ballets and theaters as well for performances of the Nutcracker or The Christmas Carol if this one is too far for you guys!
- The Crow Collection downtown has a pretty sweet ceramics exhibit, Clay Between Two Seas, including some sweet Islamic art that we will explore next Wednesday!
Have a rocking Wednesday friends. Enjoy the beautiful weather :)
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