Here is a Listing of Appropriate 
Videos by Grade Level.


Kindergarten

Title Purpose Source

Adam's World 1-3

Misc. morals

Astrolabe
One Big Family Songs and images from Adam's world videos Astrolabe

Aladdin and Friends

Cute children's video Goodtime Video
16 E. 40th St. NY NY 10016

First Grade

Title Purpose Source
Let's Pray Salah Astrolabe
Adam's World 
(Thank You Allah)
Shukr Astrolabe
Adam's World 
(Happy to Be a Muslim)
Muslim pride Astrolabe
The Humble Muslim An Adam's World Video Astrolabe
Salih and the Camel Prophet Salih IBS

Alif is for Asad

Teaches the Arabic Alphabet Astrolabe

Second Grade

Title Purpose Source
Salam's Journey Morals Astrolabe
Adam's World 
(Kindness in Islam)
Morals Astrolabe
Adam's World 
(Orig.)
Intro to Adam Astrolabe
Adam's World 
(Born to Learn)
Learning Astrolabe
Adam's World 
(Home Sweet Home)
Family Astrolabe
Riki Tiki Tavi Not specifically Muslim but wholesome nonetheless Most video rental stores have it.
Salam and the Knights of Virtue New video similar to the original  Salam's Journey.  This also has an accompanying activity book that is really well done! Astrolabe

Aladdin

More Islamically acceptable version than the Disney one. Goodtime Video
16 E. 40th St. NY NY 10016

Third Grade

Title Purpose Source
Adam's World 
(Finding Courage)
Courage Astrolabe
Adam's World 
(Take Me to the Ka'bah)
Hajj Astrolabe
Adam's World 
(Ramadan Mubarak)
Ramadan Astrolabe
Adam's World 
(The Humble Muslim)
Humbleness Astrolabe
Adam's World 
(Zakat Helps Everyone)
Humbleness Astrolabe
The Jar A folktale adventure Astrolabe
Salam and the Golden Queen New video similar to the original  Salam's Journey. Astrolabe

Fourth Grade

Title Purpose Source
Muslim Scouts Adventure Misc. lessons Astrolabe
Muslim Scouts in Africa Misc. Lessons Astrolabe
Ramadan Holidays for Children Videos Astrolabe
The Lion of Ayn Jalut Video of a great Muslim leader and Sultan Astrolabe

Fifth Grade

Title Purpose Source
Muslim Scouts Save the Day Misc. Lessons Astrolabe
The Lion King Although not a Muslim tale, it teaches some useful morals and can be used for the basis of further class discussion. Astrolabe
The Fables of Bah Ya Bah Cartoon fables from the Muslim World Astrolabe
The Return of Jafaar Story based on Aladdin Astrolabe

Sixth Grade

Title Purpose Source
The Boy and the King Combating Shirk Astrolabe
Aladdin Aladdin and his magic lamp.  Disney did a pretty good job with this, although it's not exactly the way we would like, the kids like it, however. Disney
The Message Sirah Astrolabe
The Guests of God Hajj documentary IBTS
Hay Based on Ibn Tufayl's story of a castaway.  (Cartoon) Astrolabe
Othman Cartoon of a boy's journey to Mecca. Astrolabe

Seventh Grade

Title Purpose Source
The Wonders of Islamic Science Scientific achievements Sound Vision
Muhammad the Last Messenger Sirah IBTS
Hakim Olajuwon Inspirational interview Sound Vision
Holiday Myths Non-Muslim holidays Sound Vision
Islam: A Closer Look Da'wah video about Islam. Astrolabe
Muhammad the Honest Hamza Yusuf Sound Vision
Families and Individuals Hamza Yusuf Sound Vision
The Bridge: How Islam Saved Western Medicine An informative documentary Astrolabe

Eighth Grade

All videos are to be used with lesson from the textbook: "What Islam is All About."

Title Purpose Source
Pathways to Islam Teenage conversion stories.  Show in conjunction with lesson 15 of "What Islam is All About" Astrolabe
The Book of Signs Islam and science.  Show in conjunction with lesson 9 of "What Islam is All About" Sound Vision
Living Islam Vols. 1-3 The world of Islam.  Can be shown at any time. IBTS
Hijab or Not to Hijab Show in conjunction with lesson 28 of "What Islam is All About" Sound Vision
Allahu Akbar music video. Mustaqiim Sahir Video.  Music-style videos.  Can be shown at any time.  An Eid party is a good time.  (His other vide, "This is Islam" is less desirable because it mentions both Islam and terrorism in a song.) IBTS
Is Jesus God? Show in conjunction with lesson 20 of "What Islam is All About" IBTS
Muhammad: the Natural Successor to Jesus Show in conjunction with lesson 51 of "What Islam is All About" IBTS
Lost City of Arabia Show in conjunction with lesson 39 of "What Islam is All About."  "The People of 'Ad"  This video is about the search for their lost city.  It is so pro Islamic that you would think it was made by a Muslim. You can buy it from NOVA through:

www.pbs.org

Ninth Grade

Title Purpose Source
Battle of Algiers Doc. about colonialism IPI
Al Fatih Sultan Mehmet Astrolabe
The Lion of the Desert Omar Mukhtar, a Muslim freedom fighter from the 1930's. Astrolabe
The Dome of the Rock Masjid al Aqsa IBTS
Cultural Program Poems, songs Sound Vision
Living Islam Vols. 3-6 Muslim history, culture IBTS
Muslim Youth: Social Issues Misc. youth issues IBTS
Spanish Muslims Muslims in Spain IBTS
Islam in Europe Muslims in Europe IBTS
Muslims in the Americas Before Columbus Abdullah Hakim Quick IBTS
Muhammad Legacy of a Prophet A very well documentary. Astrolabe
Inside Mecca National Geographic Does it again! Astrolabe
The Children of Heaven A touching movie about a boy in a Muslim country and his adventures. Astrolabe

Tenth Grade

Title Purpose Source
Malcolm X 
(The Movie by Spike Lee)
Life of a Muslim American hero Astrolabe
The Making of the Life of the Last Prophet Focuses on the spirituality of Yusuf Islam and more Astrolabe
The Hajj: ABC News Special Report All about Hajj Astrolabe
Born in America: Bridging the Gap Hamza Yusuf IPI
Preservation of the Qur'an Documentary IBTS
Al Qur'an: A Miracle of Miracles Ahmad Deedat IBTS
Women in Islam Vols. 1-2 Various women discuss issues of gender IBTS
Choosing Islam: Sahaba and Sahabiyat as Our Model Hamza Yusuf IBTS
Accepting the Truth of the Qur'an Various Sound Vision
CNN Hajj Coverage 1998 CNN Astrolabe
Islam: A Closer Look Misc. Astrolabe

Eleventh Grade

Title Purpose Source
Women of the Veil A Debate IBTS
Be People of the Middle Way Zaid Shakir Astrolabe
The Guests of God Hajj seen through the eyes of a convert family Astrolabe
Muslim Youth: Dating and Marriage Youth Issues Sound Vision
Choosing Islam Convert Stories Sound Vision
The Qur'an and Space Sciences Astronomy IBTS
From Darkness to Light Yusuf Islam IBTS
Is the Bible God's Word? Ahmad Deedat IBTS
My Journey from Christianity to Islam Nancy Ali IBTS
Al Qur'an and Modern Science Jamal Badawi IBTS
Opposition to Islam Yesterday and Today Hamza Yusuf IBTS
New Deceit in Christian Evangelism Ahmad Deedat IBTS
The World of the Qur'an A 5 video documentary. Astrolabe
The Essence of Time Misc. IBTS
The 13th Warrior A popular movie that has positive presentations of Muslim characters. One bad scene. Any video rental store.
Robin Hood Starring Kevin Costner, it has a positive portrayal of a Muslim character. Any video rental store.

Twelfth Grade

Title Purpose Source
A Door to the Sky A Muslim-produced movie about a woman who rediscovers Islam in Paris IPI
Jerusalem: An Occupation Set in Stone? The Plight of Muslims in East Jerusalem IPI
Building the Muslim Personality Rafael Narbaez IBTS
The Ideal Muslim Husband Husband training Sound Vision
Islam in My Life: 16 years as a Muslimah Aminah Assilmi IBTS
On Islam and Muslims Hamza Yusuf IBTS
Recapturing the Spirit of Islam Hamza Yusuf IBTS
Race and Justice in Our Society Siraj Wahhaj Sound Vision
Muslims in America:  The Misunderstood Millions ABC News Nightline Astrolabe
Natural Healing and Islamic Medicine Hakim Archuletta Astrolabe
10 Great Challenges Facing Every Muslim Abdullah Hakim Quick Astrolabe
Pitch Black A popular science fiction movie that has positive presentations of Muslim characters.  Does contain scary scenes of aliens and violence, though. Any video rental store.
The Chronicles of Riddick A popular science fiction movie that has positive presentations of Muslim characters.  Does contain scary scenes of aliens and violence, though. Any video rental store.
Kingdom of Heaven A film about the Crusades but presents a lot of good MUslim viewpoint. Any video rental store


 
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