The Kabaah and the Hajj

Topics Year 4/5

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Objectives

History

Develop a chronologically secure knowledge and understanding of world history, establishing clear narratives within and across the periods they study.
Undertake an in-depth study of a non-European society that provides contrasts with British history - early Islamic civilisation.

Art

Improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, painting and sculpture with a range of materials.

Lesson Planning

Examine the history of the Kabaah and the hajj - the annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Make a model of the Kaaba.

Teaching Outcomes:

To learn about the history of Hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca.
To make models of the kabaah.

Children will:

Evaluate the evidence associated with the history of the Kabaah in Mecca.
Plan a model building.
Build a model building.

Provided Resources

You Will Need

Cardboard
Black and gold paint
Clay

Weblinks

British Museum video of Hajj stories from britishmuseum.org
Article about the history of the kabaah from al-islam.org
Article about the construction history of the kabaah from soundvision.com