GRADES OR AGES: Grade 8. SUBJECT MATTER: Social studies; Muslim civilization. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The central section of the guide is divided into eight subunits, each of which is laid out in three columns, one each for topics, activities, and materials. Other sections are in list form. The guide is mimeographed and staple-bound with a paper cover. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES: General objectives for the unit are listed in the first page. Each group of activities in the second column is related to a topic in the first column. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Each group of materials listed in the third column is related to one or more activities. In addition an appendix lists related articles from National Geographic. STUDENT ASSESSMENT: A one-page section entitled"Evaluation" lists attitudes, understandings, and skills students should have by the end of the unit. OPTIONS: The guide is prescriptive as to course content and timing. Activities and materials listed are optional. (RT)