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To: Victor Lazlo who wrote (140075)	3/2/2002 11:36:22 AM
From: Oeconomicus	Respond to of 164685

Vic, interested in some objective reporting? Try this balanced report on the dispute in CA: accessatlanta.com But first, here's a summary of the state guidelines for the World History section on Islamic history, just one small part of the 7th grade World History curriculum covering the Roman Empire to the 18th century. And remember, "You can't talk about and teach about history without bumping into religion." A SEVENTH-GRADE CURRICULUM A summary of California state standards for the unit of seventh-grade world history looking at the civilizations of Islam in the Middle Ages. > Identify physical features and describe climate of Arabian Peninsula. > Trace origins of Islam and life and teachings of Muhammad, including Islamic teachings on connection with Judaism and Christianity. > Explain the significance of the Quran and the Sunna as the primary sources of Islamic beliefs, practice and law and their influence in Muslims' daily life. > Discuss expansion of Muslim rule through military conquests and treaties. > Describe growth of cities and establishment of trade routes. > Understand the intellectual exchanges among Muslim scholars of Eurasia and Africa and contributions Muslim scholars made in the areas of science, geography, mathematics, philosophy, medicine, art and literature. Source: California Department of Education PS: The 6th graders learn the Ten Commandments.