Pillars of Islam

Pillars of Islam lesson plan

Construct a graphic reminder of the Five Pillars of Islam.

  • 1.

    Identify the Five Pillars of Islam. The Five Pillars of Islam provide a framework for Muslims traditions. Find out more about each of these pillars. Remember, spellings may vary.

  • 2.

    Research Islamic architecture. Look at some pictures of columns found in Islamic architecture. Study the designs and color schemes. These are some suggestions for making a 3-D reminder of the Five Pillars.

  • 3.

    Construct the pillars. With Crayola® Scissors, cut five short cardboard rolls and one roll long enough to span their tops. Illustrate the columns and top with Islamic geometric designs using Crayola Twistables. Write the name of each pillar on a column and label the top.

  • 4.

    Cover your art area with newspaper. Paint a cardboard base with Crayola Multicultural Washable Paint and a Brush. Paint the columns. The crayon will show through (resist) the paint. Air-dry the paint.

  • 5.

    With Crayola Model Magic compound, shape a top for each of the columns. Air-dry the tops overnight. Attach the pieces with Crayola School Glue. Air-dry your structure.

Benefits

  • Students gain an understanding of the structure of Islam.
  • Students design and fabricate a visual expression of their knowledge.

Adaptations

  • Display projects together on World Peace Day or Diversity Awareness Month.
  • Invite Muslims into the classroom to discuss their traditions.
  • Assessment: Verify that the Five Pillars are correctly identified and that the representation reflects Islamic beliefs.