ISD 279 - Osseo Area Schools Community Education

Travel is high on many people’s retirement list. How do you decide where, when and how to go? What resources are available on the web? Whether you are experienced and widely traveled, or will be new to the world outside your backyard, talking with others is a valuable resource that should not be overlooked. Discover the basics of using internet travel sites and tour groups, as well as encouraging group input on personal travel experiences to share the wisdom.

World civilizations enrich and build upon each others contributions. Uncover contributions made by Muslims in different fields such as science, mathematics, astronomy, medicine, engineering, arts and more. You'll also learn about the origins of some of the commonly used words. Class overview will include a lot of examples so that you can easily relate to the content.

Have you wanted to learn more about Islam and Muslims? Seek a better understanding of what Islam teaches and what Muslims practice. This class will introduce basic terminology, demographics and differences between religion and culture. Learn about the beliefs and practices of Muslims as well as religious celebrations. You'll also have the opportunity to get your questions answered first hand in a comfortable and nurturing environment.

This presentation covers Islamic teachings about the different roles of Muslim women in society, including cultural differences. Discuss misconceptions regarding Muslim women and gender equity in the spiritual, social, and economic aspect of life. Muslim women and culture/diversity will also be discussed. The presentation is concluded with examples of Muslim women and their role in history and today.