COGS: A Map of World Religions

Understanding Each Other: Islam

This week we focus our COGS study upon learning about Islam.

This presentation is a great introduction, specifically produced for Primary School children. In particular, the 5 pillars of Islam is discussed at a level appropriate for Year 3 students.



This is continued with a visit to a mosque, where prayer is discussed, followed by a review of the 5 pillars of Islam.



5 Pillars of Islam:
1. Belief in 1 God – Allah
2. Praying
3. Fasting
4. Charity – Zakar
5. Pilgrimage to Mecca

COGS: Understanding each other

A good summary of religions of the world can be found here.

This website is more appropriate for children to explore themselves.

This website categorizes religions of the world quite neatly.

Some free powerpoints can be found here, although some of the links no longer work.

This looks like an interesting book, especially for children. A full reading list can be found here.

This PBS website on world religions has a number of excellent links, mainly for older students but would make excellent background reading for teachers.

I'd love to buy these posters for my room, but they are a little expensive!