ICO Islamic Studies Textbook: Grade 3, Part 1 (with online access)

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Description At this level, the manifestation of the Greatness of Allah in and through the creation and the importance of ihsaan are emphasized. Qur'anic studies include the memorization and recitation of Soorat An-Naba' through Soorat Al-Inshiqaaq, together with basic explanations of these soorahs. Students are introduced to narratives of Prophet Muhammad (s). The worship section deals with the adhaan, obligatory times of prayer and the importance of performing salaah with congregation. Proper care of the masjid and other public property is stressed. The grade concludes with lessons on the importance of developing good manners towards one's neighbors and others. The material is presented, using a spiral approach, where students revisit each area and study it in greater depth each year. The Student's Textbook contains the subject text of the lessons, exercises as well as activities. The ICO project is a distinguished one because: Our curricula meet the needs of the target audience for integrated, coherent, and appropriate curricula. They were prepared according to scientific bases, assimilating the most recent educational and psychological theories. They were prepared by special educationists who are experienced in designing curricula and who are familiar with the needs of the target group. They employed the most recent techniques and educational aids. They went through many quality control processes, which were carried out by specialized committees, and they were enhanced by teachers who evaluated the curricula before releasing them. The Features and Characteristics of the Textbooks: These books were prepared by the International Curricula Organization (ICO) and have certain features, which distinguish them from any other textbooks: First: The Technical Features: The textbooks have been designed in accordance with the international quality standards in all aspects: colors, paper, size, illustration, and printing. They have been furnished with the appropriate illustr