Contributions to the modern world:

Surgery

Coffee

The toothbrush

The bicycle

The first flying machine

University

Algebra

Optics

Music

The crank

Hospitals

Observatories

Astrolabe- an instrument formerly used to make astronomical measurements, typically of the altitudes of celestial bodies, and in navigation for calculating latitude.

Quadrant- an instrument used for taking angular measurements of altitude in astronomy and navigation, typically consisting of a graduated quarter circle and a sighting mechanism.

The decimal system

The pendulum

Theory of Relativity

First to establish the world as round

Soda

Candy

Alcohol

Anesthesia

The cauterization of wounds

 The discovery that epidemics arise from contagion through touch and air

  Activities:

  http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/articles/t/teachers-resource-maths-and-islamic-art-and-design/

  “Triangular grid for producing patterns with triangles and hexagons. We have also provided patterns that can be used to make card templates of the main shapes.”

  http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/scienceislam_education/art.php

  “There resources are designed to support an introduction to the use of simple maths and geometry in the tradition of Islamic design. They include an introduction to the idea of religious symbolism in the use of geometric design, and resources to guide students in making their own geometric tile designs.” (A bit more involved but more variety of things to make)

  http://britton.disted.camosun.bc.ca/Islamic_Art_and_Geometric_Design.pdf

  “Through these activities, students will discover the satisfaction that comes with the creation of designs through the use of two simple tools—a compass and a straightedge. By creating patterns themselves, students will gain an understanding of geometric principles of the underlying grids and methods used by

Islamic artists. (Very involved but clear steps and directions/ easy to follow)”

      http://art-paper-scissors.blogspot.com/2012/01/islamic-tile-prints.html

This tile design plan is less traditional, meaning it is less geometric and perfectly symmetrical like Islamic tiles should be. But, it is an easier plan to follow and less time consuming.

http://www.homeschoolnyc.com/resources/art-islamic-tile-art.html

This one is also less traditional but is different and seems fun. This one also would probably be guaranteed to turn out nicely no matter who is making it.

http://www.classic-play.com/art-school-geometric-design-with-islamic-art/