We offer a range of colourful and innovative educational resources, aimed primarily at the 11-16 syllabuses. These have been developed in conjunction with educational authorities, and have undergone extensive testing in the classroom. Most are available to download for free - just click the link at the bottom of the product description.
Bright Minds in the "Dark Ages"
To be used in and out of the classroom, this fun activity book is full with fun facts and quirky quizzes - as well as dancing camels, talking birds and paper aeroplanes! Learn how the Muslim world bought to life so many modern day inventions.
Download Bright Minds activity book
"An Introduction to City 1250"
In this activity, students watch a short film (approximately 7 minutes long) in which four teenagers discuss their forthcoming year on the (fictional) reality TV show City 1250. Each teenager tells of their worries about living in a reconstructed city in the Islamic world in the year 1250.
Students then use the resources provided to discover how the science and technology of the time addresses each of the teenagers' worries. They learn about the advances of Muslim scientists in eight vital fields, and consider how their work influenced future scientists.
The 1001 Inventions Teachers' Pack maps relevant historical Islamic scientific and technological discoveries and principles to the national curriculum for secondary schools. The Pack contains important teacher's guides and experiments to use at school and is devised to support teachers and the classroom environment.
"How Do Ideas Travel?"
This project takes Bagdad 1250 as its base and analyses its achievements and influence using both a historical and a scientific approach. It has been developed collaboratively by key members of the Historical Association and Association of Science Education. This project will soon be available to teachers.
One of the project's authors, Jamie Byrom, in collaboration with The Historical Association, has produced an innovative article which tackles the problems associated with cross-curricular work.
Originally published in Teaching History, Issue 138, March 2010 © The Historical Association www.history.org.uk
Download "How Do Ideas Travel" Article
Our 10 large A1 sized posters are perfect for your school, college, home or university. Beautifully designed, these posters can be used in schools or can even form your own mini exhibition on Muslim Heritage.
Poster sets are available to purchase for £29.99 + P&P with educational discounts applicable.
The "1001 Inventions: Muslim Heritage in Our World" Book
1001 Inventions: Muslim Heritage in Our World' is an easily accessible history book which presents the innovative science and technology of Muslims from the 7th to the 17th century, illustrating how their inventions and developments have contributed to our civilization today. The book features over 370 pages of colour photographs and is written in an accessible style for those with limited knowledge of either Islam or history.
- National Geographic Releases New 1001 Inventions Book
- Sacred Spaces Celebratory Event: Monday 24th October, The Royal Society, London
- The Sacred Spaces Project - find us on Facebook!
- MENDING BROKEN BRITAIN? EDUCATION’S RESPONSE
- Association for Science Education National Conference, Liverpool
- British Science Festival - University of Bradford
