The Mayan Calander and their advanced understanding of astronomy. The calendar allows for precise calculations and record-keeping.

This can be applied while teaching students how to use a calender by showing them that there are many different forms depending on the different areas of the world.

This can be applied while teaching addition and subtraction, and you can then go into the history of how computers came along.

Samoly, K. (2012). The History of the Abacus. https://kb.osu.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/5ec33729-835c-5b97-8993-f6ea84bd7617/content

Islamic Geometry is a style of geometric patterns often seen in Islamic art. It is heavily influenced by the architectural design of Alhambra in Spain, where the walls, ceilings, and floors are all covered in complex patterns of repeating geometric shapes.

This can be applied when teaching different geometric patterns and geometric shapes that can give them information about how Islamics applied these shapes to create beautiful images.

FANN, B. A. (2023, May 27). A Manifestation of the Divine: Islamic Geometry. Bayt al Fann. https://www.baytalfann.com/post/a-manifestation-of-the-divine-islamic-geometry

They can use data from different regions of the world to teach about probability, averages, and statistics. You can use real-world data from diverse populations in your lessons, allowing the students to analyze trends, patterns, and disparities across cultures.

These would be effective when teaching stats to students and allowing them to use actual current data from around the world. This gives the opportunity to discuss then the differences in populations, trends, and patterns from many different locations.

Muhannad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi is widely recognized as the "father of algebra" for his fundamental work on algebra, and he introduced the concept of zero. He was a 9th-century Muslim mathematician whose work offered practical answers for land distribution and rules on inheritance and distributing salaries.

You can use this information to discuss how algebra was introduced and who did it, allowing you to discuss further information that would give more background on this topic.

Al-Khwarizmi: The Father of Algebra. (2015, October 20). Www.aljazeera.com. https://www.aljazeera.com/program/science-in-a-golden-age/2015/10/20/al-khwarizmi-the-father-of-algebra

Therefore, over the first few days of school, discuss what the students believed were good rules and what I believe were good rules and decide together how to navigate the classroom with the understanding that some rules are non-negotiable.

Displaying posters, artwork, maps, and photographs that are from different cultures around the classroom. Including images that represent many different cultural experiences, ensuring that I avoid stereotypes.

I am able to incorporate music, movies, and videos from around the world, and I can play music that is from different cultures during times of transition.

We will celebrate and encourage using multiple languages within the classroom. Possibly creating a language of the week where students can share phrases or greetings in their native languages or even invite bilingual students to help translate key classroom instructions.

Include case studies and historical events from many different cultural contexts. Also going to discuss the different global issues that are going on, such as migration, social justice, and climate change, from different perspectives of different countries and communities.

Guest Speakers/ Storytelling Sessions: Inviting community members, particularly those with unique cultural experiences, to speak to the students about their heritage, professions, or life stories. An example of this would be a local immigrant who could share their experiences about moving to a new country or a community leader talking about traditions that are significant to their families.

Home Projects and Research: Encourage families to work together with their students on culturally relevant projects, such as researching their family history or traditions. Their families can help by gathering photos and documents and providing other home opportunities to learn.

Parent Surveys: Frequently ask parents for input on the school's events and teaching strategies. This will allow for a better understanding of students' families' cultural needs and preferences.

Digital Storytelling: Encouraging the creation of familiar digital stories or videos about themselves that can be shared with the class, allowing for the creation of a virtual exchange of identities and backgrounds.

Social Media: Using social media through school platforms to highlight cultural events and community initiatives. Creating a digital space where families can post reflections from cultural events would help build a sense of community and shared experiences.

Collaborate with local organizations to create a community garden where students can learn about the process of agricultural practices within more than one culture. Each group could research and plant crops necessary for different cultural traditions.

This would serve as a learning experience along with a means to connect with the community. Students would be able to engage in the harvesting and preparation of traditional dishes from the crops they grow, integrating a hands-on learning experience and cultural exchange.