Ramadan

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is considered the holiest month for Muslims. It is a time of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community for Muslims around the world.

Significance

Ramadan is significant as it is believed to be the month in which the Quran, the holy book of Islam, was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. It is a time for Muslims to strengthen their relationship with Allah through fasting, prayer, and acts of charity.

Fasting

One of the main practices during Ramadan is fasting from dawn until sunset. This means abstaining from food, drink, smoking, and other physical needs during daylight hours. Fasting is intended to teach self-discipline, self-restraint, and empathy for those who are less fortunate.

Prayer and Reflection

During Ramadan, Muslims engage in increased prayer and recitation of the Quran. They also strive to engage in acts of kindness, reflection, and seeking forgiveness for past sins.

Community and Charity

Ramadan is a time for increased community involvement and acts of charity. Muslims are encouraged to give to those in need, to share meals with family and friends, and to strengthen bonds within the community.

Study Guide

What is the significance of Ramadan in Islam?
Describe the practice of fasting during Ramadan.
How do Muslims engage in prayer and reflection during Ramadan?
Explain the importance of community and charity during Ramadan.
What are the main teachings and values associated with Ramadan?

◂Social Studies Worksheets and Study Guides Fourth Grade. Famous Americans

The resources above cover the following skills:

National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (NCSS)

TIME, CONTINUITY, AND CHANGE

SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAMS SHOULD INCLUDE EXPERIENCES THAT PROVIDE FOR THE STUDY OF THE PAST AND ITS LEGACY.

KNOWLEDGE - Learners will understand:

Key people, events, and places associated with the history of the community, nation, and world.

National Standards for Civics and Government (NSCG)

What are the Basic Values and Principles of American Democracy? Why is it important for Americans to share certain values, principles, and beliefs?

American identity: Students should be able to explain the importance of Americans sharing and supporting certain values, principles, and beliefs. To achieve this standard, students should be able to

Describe holidays Americans celebrate and explain how they reflect their shared values, principles, and beliefs, e.g., the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Presidents’ Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving, Veterans Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday

National Center for History in Schools (NCHS)

Historical Thinking Standards

Historical Analysis and Interpretation

Compare different stories about a historical figure, era, or event.

Topic 3: The History of the United States: Democratic Principles and Values and the People from Many Cultures Who Contributed to Its Cultural, Economic, and Political Heritage

How democratic values came to be, and how they have been exemplified by people, events, and symbols.

The student understands historic figures who have exemplified values and principles of American democracy.

Topic 4: The History of Peoples of Many Cultures Around the World

Major discoveries in science and technology, their social and economic effects, and the scientists and inventors responsible for them.

The student understands the development of technological innovations, the major scientists and inventors associated with them and their social and economic effects.