Middle East Policy Council
Mepc: Teach Mideast: Comparing Maps of the Middle East
A lesson plan to explore the Middle East region via maps and classroom discussion to better understand the Middle East. An Internet connection is needed to utilize the links provided.
University of Chicago
University of Chicago Library: Teaching the Middle East: Geography
Learning module on the physical geography of the Middle East considers the impact of the landscape and climate on both ancient and modern societies in the region.
University of Chicago
University of Chicago Library: Teaching the Middle East: Resource for Educators
An overview of the cultures, contributions, history, peoples, and geography of the Middle East developed specifically for educators. Learning modules, essays, maps, scholarly perspectives, resource and image banks, framing questions, and...
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Lesson Plan: Middle East and North Africa Geography
Enhance student geography knowledge of the Middle East and North Africa with this two or three day lesson plan.
Other
Owl & Mouse Educational Software: Middle East Map Puzzle
This site has a puzzle of the countries of the Middle East that you can play online.
World Atlas
World Atlas: Middle East
Overview of the Middle East covers topics such as history, geography, demographics, and countries.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: World Geography: Oil in the Middle East and Africa
Young scholars develop and express claims through discussion and writing which examine the importance of oil and water to the success and survival of the Middle East and North Africa.
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: Middle East: Bodies of Water Quiz
Test your geography knowledge by taking this interactive quiz over the bodies of water in the Middle East.
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: Middle East: Countries Quiz
Test your geography knowledge by taking this interactive quiz over the countries of the Middle East.
Latimer Clarke Corporation
Atlapedia: World Maps/middle East
Learn the locations and countries in the Middle East from this political map. Click on the link at the top of the page to see a physical map of the same region. Clicking on the country's name will take you to information about that country.
Middle East Policy Council
Middle East Policy Council: Teach Mideast
TeachMideast, a comprehensive instructional portal home to a variety of resources on the Middle East and Islam, considers this region of the world from seven thematic perspectives: stereotypes, geography, history, language, religion,...
USA Today
Usa Today: The Middle East Project [Pdf]
In this project, young scholars will learn about and provide a concise description of a country in the Middle East. They will then present information about their country to the class. Lesson plan includes standards and weekly...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Middle East
Investigate the countries and geography of the Middle East. Study the flags, maps, facts, exports, natural resources, economy, populations, and languages of the Middle East.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Crossword Puzzle Game for Kids: Geography of the Middle East
Students try out this fun interactive crossword puzzle game about the geography of the Middle East.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Crossword Puzzle Print Out for Kids: Geography of the Middle East
Print out a crossword puzzle game about the geography of the Middle East on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography Games: Map of the Middle East
Play this fun geography map game to learn about the locations of the countries of the Middle East.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Middle East Map
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using interactive tools, students will discover the many regions of the Middle East using graphic maps and finally, rearrange the jigsaw pieces to recreate the full map.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Word Search: Geography of the Middle East
A fun word search game with terms from Middle Eastern geography. Play online or print out a version for use in class or at home.
PBS
Pbs Timeline of War: Terrorism, Iraq, Afghanistan
PBS has put together three war timelines covering the years from 1979 until present along with a timeline of Middle East history from 1916 to the present in an attempt to show how the key events from all of these areas are related. The...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Parthia: The Forgotten Empire
The Parthian Empire lasted for five hundred years and have been mostly forgotten, despite their prowess in the Middle East. Their kingdom began in 247 BC when Arsaces I was elected as King of Parni. They were the only civilization that...
Middle East Policy Council
Mepc: Teach Mideast: Egypt
In an effort to educate on the Middle East and Islam, MEPC offers this thorough resource featuring Egypt.
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: Teaching With the News: Protests, Revolutions, and Democratic Change
Third in a series of lessons on North Africa and the Middle East in which students survey the current political situation, consider the role of the international community and identify the political geography of the region. Multi-media...
Other
Ahlul Bayt Digital Islamic Library Project: The Geography of Arabia
Synopsis of the geography of the Arabian Peninsula - the heart of Islam. Describes the area as a bleak and desolate desert, but also very photogenic. Includes a brief description of the various political divisions located on the Arabian...
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