presentations catalog: grades 7 - 12

Teach About World Religions with FREE Guest Speakers

Grades 7-12

“When studying World History, students must become familiar with the basic ideasof the major religions and the ethical traditions of each time and place. Students areexpected to learn about the role of religion in the founding of this country because

many of our political institutions have their antecedents in religious beliefs.”~ California Department of Education

Request a speaker or panel on our website at www.ing.org, via email at [email protected] orcall 408.296.7312. Presentations are provided at no charge!

Interactive Presentations – Islamic Speakers BureauExploring Muslim Traditions andPracticesIdeal for the study of world history and geographyin middle schools, this presentation teaches studentsabout Muslim traditions and practices in relation toother major world religions. (45 minutes)

CONTENT STANDARD 7.2Religious and SocialStructures of theCivilizations of IslamCONTENT STANDARD7.2.2 Trace the origins ofIslam, including Islamicteachings on theconnection with Judaismand ChristianityCONTENT STANDARD7.2.3 Muslim Beliefs andPractice

Grade 7

Muslim Contributions to CivilizationThis presentation reviews various aspects of cultureand knowledge which Muslims contributed to orpassed down, including food; clothing; furniture;music; architecture; math; medicine; astronomy; andmore. (45, 60 or 90 minutes)

CONTENT STANDARD7.2.5 Trade and exchangesin the Muslim worldCONTENT STANDARD7.2.6 Intellectual gainsand exchanges by MuslimscholarsCONTENT STANDARD7.10.1 ScientificRevolution and MuslimScience

Serving Educators for More than 19 YearsING provides valuable educational resources to teachers, administrators and staff. Ourinteractive presentations for middle and high school students are aligned with the CaliforniaState Board of Education History-Social Science content standards, and are intended tosupplement your curriculum. ING teaches about world religions, including Islam, in the contextof religious pluralism and in accordance with the First Amendment Center guidelines.

Getting to Know American Muslimsand Their FaithIn addition to providing an overview of Muslimpractices, this presentation examines the issues ofmoderation and women’s rights, and the relation ofIslam to other world religions, including Judaismand Christianity. (45, 60, or 90 minutes)

CONTENT STANDARD 7.2Religious and SocialStructures of theCivilizations of IslamCONTENT STANDARD7.2.2 Trace the origins ofIslam, including Islamicteachings on theconnection with Judaismand ChristianityCONTENT STANDARD7.2.3 Muslim Beliefs andPractice

Meeting History and Social Science Content StandardsAs a middle school or high school teacher, the academic study of world religions is a critical partof your social science curriculum. The California Public Schools History-Social ScienceFramework, which provides guidelines for implementing California State Board of Educationcontent standards, emphasizes the importance of religious studies.

Multi-Faith Panel:Separation of Church and StateCreate your interfaith panel by selecting up to fivepresenters representing Buddhism, Christianity,Islam, Judaism or Hinduism. Each panelist willprovide a brief overview of his or her religion andthen address how separation of Church and State isapplied in their religion. (60 - 120 minutes)

CONTENT STANDARD7.6 History of Separationof Church and State

Multi-Faith Panel:Shared Values Among FaithsCreate your interfaith panel by selecting up to fivepresenters representing Buddhism, Christianity,Islam, Judaism or Hinduism. Each panelist willprovide a brief overview of his or her religion andthen address the topic of shared values andcommonalities between their religions. (60 - 120minutes)

CONTENT STANDARD7.2.2 Islamic Teachings,Connection with Judaismand Christianity

Interfaith Panel Dialogues – Interfaith Speakers Bureau

An Interfaith Panel Puts A Personal Face on ReligionAt the beginning of the fall semester, Santa Clara High School students were offered a unique opportunity to meet and engage inan interfaith dialogue with representatives of four major world religions: Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. As 60students gathered in the library, their excitement was obvious. This was the first panel of its kind and an integral part of theirstudies. Read the complete story here:www.ing.org/downloads/SCHS_Story_10_30F.pdf

The feedback from the group included:

“It is truly inspirational to myself as a teacher that there are others out there who alsohighly value educating the public and encouraging youth to respect the array of beliefsystems, ideas, opinions, and traditions that exist.” ~ Teacher, Santa Clara High School

Give your students the opportunity to meet and learn firsthand from guest speakerswho represent the five major world religions. All panels include time for Q & A.

A History of Muslims in AmericaTo supplement your U.S. History courses, considerthis fascinating account of the lives and legacies ofAmerica’s earliest Muslims, including enslaved WestAfricans, early converts to Islam and Muslimimmigrants. (45, 60 or 90 minutes)

CONTENT STANDARD8.6.4 Lives of Freed SlavesCONTENT STANDARD8.7.2 Origins of AmericanSlaveryCONTENT STANDARD 8.9Attempts to AbolishSlaveryCONTENT STANDARD8.12 Contributions ofImmigrants

Interactive Presentations – Islamic Speakers Bureau

Grade 8


CONTENT STANDARD8.2.5 Jefferson’s Statutefor Religious Freedom as aforerunner of the FirstAmendment; Views of thefounding fathers on theissue of the separation ofchurch and state.



CONTENT STANDARD8.12.7 Contributions ofImmigrants to Cities andEconomy

The Importance of Tracking Annual Student PerformanceTo assess students' knowledge of the California content standards, public schools are required to administer the CaliforniaStandards Tests (CSTs) for History–Social Science. Each year, these tests are administered to students in Grade 8 and in Grades 9-11 who have completed U.S. History and World History courses.

Higher proficiency levels in schools hosting ING presentationsAn in-depth study of Bay Area schools that have consistently and consecutively offered ING presentations shows that theseschools have higher than average student CST scores for History-Social Science.


Higher proficiency levels in schools hostingING presentations (continued)In 2010, 61% of eighth grade students in middle schoolswith four or more ING presentations over the past fouryears rated proficient to advanced compared to anaverage of 47% of students in California schools overall.Additionally, 52% of students in high schools that havehosted four or more ING presentations rated proficient toadvanced in World History compared to only 42% ofstudents in California overall.


Grade 9

Jewish-Muslim Relations in the U.S.:In the Shadow of the Middle East ConflictIdeal for the study of world history, the Muslim andJewish panel helps to shift the paradigm ofconversations away from Middle East conflicts andtowards common interests to Americans, includingtopics such as anti-Semitism, Islamophobia andsecurity issues to two of the religious minorities inthe United States. (55 minutes)

Recommended for ninthgrade elective courses

Multi-Faith Panel:Living the FaithThe interfaith speakers you choose will talk about“Living the Faith” in the San Francisco Bay Area asprofessionals, parents, students, community members,etc. You may also request an all-women panel to learnabout women of different faiths and how they practicetheir religions. (60 - 120 minutes)


Interactive Presentations – Islamic Speakers BureauMuslim Contributions to CivilizationThis presentation reviews various aspects of cultureand knowledge which Muslims contributed to orpassed down, including food; clothing; furniture;music; architecture; math; medicine; astronomy; andmore. (45, 60 or 90 minutes)


A study of Bay Area schools that have consecutively provided ING presentationsto students during the past four years shows that these schools have higherthan average student CST scores for History-Social Science.

Students scoring Proficient to Advanced in Social Studies-History 2010


Grade 10


CONTENT STANDARD10.9 InternationalDevelopments in thePost-World War II WorldCONTENT STANDARD10.10 Nation Building andReligious Issues

Interfaith Panel Dialogues – Interfaith Speakers BureauJewish-Muslim Relations in the U.S.:In the Shadow of the Middle East ConflictIdeal for the study of world history, the Muslim andJewish panel helps to shift the paradigm ofconversations away from Middle East conflicts andtowards common interests to Americans, includingtopics such as anti-Semitism, Islamophobia andsecurity issues to two of the religious minorities in theUnited States. (55 minutes)

CONTENT STANDARD10.9.6 Impact ofEstablishment of Israel

Multi-Faith Panel:Shared Values Among FaithsCreate your interfaith panel by selecting up to fivepresenters representing Buddhism, Christianity, Islam,Judaism or Hinduism. Each panelist will provide abrief overview of his or her religion and then addressthe topic of shared values and commonalities betweentheir religions. (60 - 120 minutes)

CONTENT STANDARD10.1 Principles in Judaismand ChristianityCONTENT STANDARD10.10.2 Religious Issues

Multi-Faith Panel:Living the FaithThe interfaith speakers you choose will talk about“Living the Faith” in the San Francisco Bay Area asprofessionals, parents, students, community members,etc. You may also request an all-women panel to learnabout women of different faiths and how they practicetheir religions. (60 - 120 minutes)

CONTENT STANDARD10.10.2 Religious Issues


Understanding Muslim Students: Fostering an Inclusive EnvironmentDesigned for K-12 district administrators and teachers as well as faculty in colleges and schools ofeducation, department chairs, deans and pre-service teachers, this seminar provides valuable informationand guidance for interaction with Muslim students and their families, while helping build an inclusivelearning environment for all students.

According to the Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics, the number ofstudents in public schools who belong to a minority ethnic group had increased from 22% in 1972 to 43%in 2003. Diversity awareness training by ING provides best practices for integrating Muslim students whocan also come from varying cultural backgrounds. This training is an essential component of ongoingprofessional development for teachers and school administrators.

“Schools and districts shouldpromote professional learningthat deepens [the] understand -ing about the culture of thecommunity and how to bestmeet their needs.”

~ Study of Availability andEffectiveness of Cultural

Competency Training, WestEd and Rockman Et al.

DescriptionThis seminar begins with a conversation about common stereotypes relating to American Muslims andtheir faith followed by an overview of Muslim traditions and practices, as well as pertinent contemporaryissues, and their implications for Muslim students. The seminar covers federal laws and education codespertaining to teaching about religion. It also addresses the topic of religious practice in the public schoolsystem. It concludes with tips for interacting with Muslim students in a post 9/11 environment whileensuring an inclusive and safe learning environment for all students where they can fulfill their potentialand perform their best. Educators and administrative leaders will have the opportunity to share theirexperiences about teaching in today’s diverse classrooms.

Benefits• Cultural awareness and development of cultural competency skills as it relates to working with the

American Muslim students, their parents and community.

• Improved relationships with Muslim students and their families, which potentially results in higherlevels of learning.

• Prevention of teasing or harassment and improved student safety.

• Greater understanding and respect for students of all backgrounds.

• Fulfillment of requirements for certification, credentials and professional development programs.

Request a Cultural Diversity Seminar for Teachers and Administrators for your school at www.ing.org/index.php/overview

Diversity Training SeminarsFor Teachers and School Administrators


Grade 11


CONTENT STANDARD11.3.4 Religious pluralismfrom 20th centuryimmigrationCONTENT STANDARD11.3 Religious Liberty

A History of Muslims in AmericaTo supplement your U.S. History courses, considerthis fascinating account of the lives and legacies ofAmerica’s earliest Muslims, including enslaved WestAfricans, early converts to Islam and Muslimimmigrants. (45, 60 or 90 minutes)

CONTENT STANDARD11.3.1 Contributions ofreligious groups toAmerican social changeCONTENT STANDARD11.3.4 Religious pluralismfrom 20th centuryimmigrationCONTENT STANDARD11.11.1 Modernimmigration movements

Muslim Women in the U.S. andAround the WorldIn this presentation, students learn about the role ofwomen in Islam and important Muslim women inhistory and the modern world. Suitable for coursesrelated to women studies, world religions and civilrights. (45 or 60 minutes)

CONTENT STANDARD11.5.4 Role of WomenCONTENT STANDARD11.10.7 Role of WomenCONTENT STANDARD11.11.3 Changing Roles ofWomen in Society

Interfaith Panel Dialogues – Interfaith Speakers BureauMulti-Faith Panel:Living the FaithThe interfaith speakers you choose will talk about“Living the Faith” in the San Francisco Bay Area asprofessionals, parents, students, communitymembers, etc. You may also request an all-womenpanel to learn about women of different faiths andhow they practice their religions. (60 - 120 minutes)

CONTENT STANDARD11.3.4 Religious pluralismfrom 20th centuryimmigrationCONTENT STANDARD11.3.5 Principles ofreligious liberty


Multi-Faith Panel:FundamentalismCreate your interfaith panel by selecting up to fivepresenters representing Buddhism, Christianity,Islam, Judaism or Hinduism. Each panelist willprovide a brief overview of his or her religion andthen address how each of their faiths views the issueof fundamentalism. (60 - 120 minutes)

CONTENT STANDARD11.3.2 Analysis of religiousrevivals and movements

Multi-Faith Panel:Environmental IssuesCreate your interfaith panel by selecting up to fivepresenters representing Buddhism, Christianity,Islam, Judaism or Hinduism. Each panelist willprovide a brief overview of his or her religion andthen address the topic of environmental issues intheir religions. (60 - 120 minutes)

CONTENT STANDARD11.11.5 Need forenvironmental protection

Multi-Faith Panel:PluralismCreate your interfaith panel by selecting up to fivepresenters representing Buddhism, Christianity,Islam, Judaism or Hinduism. Each panelist willprovide a brief overview of his or her religion andthen address the topic of pluralism as found in theirreligions. (60 - 120 minutes)

CONTENT STANDARD11.3.4 Religious pluralismfrom 20th centuryimmigration


CONTENT STANDARD11.3.5 Separationbetween church and state

Give your students the opportunity to meet and learn firsthand from guest speakerswho represent the five major world religions. All panels include time for Q & A.

Interfaith Panel Dialogues – Interfaith Speakers Bureau (cont.)

“What is most impressive about ING is the careful First Amendment[separation of church and state] training given to every speaker,

especially those who give presentations in public schools.”~ Charles Haynes, Senior Scholar, First Amendment Center

Interactive Speaker Presentations – Islamic Speakers Bureau

Grade 12


CONTENT STANDARD12.3.3 Historical role ofreligion

Interfaith Panel Dialogues – Interfaith Speakers BureauMulti-Faith Panel:Living the FaithThe interfaith speakers you choose will talk about“Living the Faith” in the San Francisco Bay Area asprofessionals, parents, students, communitymembers, etc. You may also request an all-womenpanel to learn about women of different faiths andhow they practice their religions. (60 - 120 minutes)

CONTENT STANDARD12.3.1 Civil society andreligionCONTENT STANDARD12.3.3 Historical role ofreligion and religiousdiversity

Multi-Faith Panel:PluralismCreate your interfaith panel by selecting up to fivepresenters representing Buddhism, Christianity,Islam, Judaism or Hinduism. Each panelist willprovide a brief overview of his or her religion andthen address the topic of pluralism as found in theirreligions. (60 - 120 minutes)

CONTENT STANDARD12.3.3 Historical role ofreligion and religiousdiversity


Online Classroom Resources

http://www.ing.org/index.php/7-12/578-teaching-about-religion

Teaching About Religion: Do’s and Don’tsThe religious liberty clauses of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitutionprovide the civic framework for teaching about religion in public schools.Learn more about the First Amendment Center guidelines for teaching aboutreligion, and why the study about religion is important in our diverse society.

http://www.ing.org/index.php/strategies-to-preventing-bullying

Bullying Prevention in SchoolsDeveloped in partnership with the San Jose Police Department, You Have thePower program, and the White House Initiative Stop Bullying Now!, INGoffers a list of resources and strategies to preventing harassment in schools.This includes tip sheets to help students, educators, and parents discuss andunderstand harassment and bullying and tangible methods with which toaddress this problem.

Students, educators, and parents can learn preventative strategies to startingbullying prevention programs in schools, involving your community, reachingout to media, and encouraging students to take an active role in stamping outbullying since they play a key role in its elimination.

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Orientation to Major World ReligionsComposed by scholars who are experts in teaching the major world religions,these vocabulary lists and common terms are ideal as supplementalcurriculum materials. Download and distribute this information to reviewwith your students in preparation for an interfaith speakers panel, tosupplement religion and social studies material, and for students who wishto learn more about each of the five primary religions highlighted.

http://www.ing.org/index.php/7-12

Curriculum Resources for TeachersComposed by scholars, these PowerPoint presentations, scripts, and media filesare intended to both supplement curriculum materials, as well as serve in placeof an ING speaker if you do not have an ING speaker or affiliate in your localeor need this supplemental information for your students on short notice. Theseinclude information and presentations on the world’s major religions.

“Our school has invited ING speakers every year and we are impressedwith the dedication and commitment of the speakers.”

~ Michael Steeb, Teacher, Moreau Catholic High School, Hayward, CA

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Valuable Educational Resources Available from INGEnliven student learning with guest speakersING guest speakers bring academic and theoretical subjects to life. The interactive presentations provide an open learning environmentin which students can ask questions to learn more about majorreligions in the context of history and global education.

Speakers certified on First AmendmentprinciplesAll speakers are professionally trained and certified to adhere to FirstAmendment guidelines when presenting about religion in schools.Speakers educate students and provide them the opportunity to askcandid questions about their beliefs and practices.

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