Put a circle around words to do with the Golden Age - Islamic Civilisation - Year 5

The activity designed for Year 5 students aims to explore the Golden Age of Islamic Civilisation. In this interactive task, students are paired up to identify and discuss which words from a provided list are associated with the Golden Age. They are instructed to put a circle around six words that they believe are relevant to this period of flourishing cultural, economic, and scientific advancement in Islamic history. Each correct identification is rewarded with a point, and the exercise is to be completed within a ten-minute timeframe.

The words directly related to the Golden Age of Islamic Civilisation include 'madrassa', which refers to an educational institution where many scientific and philosophical texts were studied; 'House of Wisdom', a renowned centre for learning in Baghdad; and 'Baghdad' itself, the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate during the Golden Age. The list also contains distractor words such as 'Switzerland', 'Nazi', 'Dunkirk', 'Victorian', and 'kamikaze', which are not connected to this period. The Mongols are historically significant for their invasion, which is often considered the end of the Golden Age. This activity not only helps students learn about the historical context of the Golden Age but also encourages critical thinking and collaboration.