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Middle East Policy Council

Mepc: Teach Mideast: Comparing Maps of the Middle East

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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.
Unit Plan
University of Chicago

University of Chicago Library: Teaching the Middle East: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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University of Chicago

University of Chicago Library: Teaching the Middle East: Resource for Educators

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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...
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PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Lesson Plan: Middle East and North Africa Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
Enhance student geography knowledge of the Middle East and North Africa with this two or three day lesson plan.
Interactive
Other

Owl & Mouse Educational Software: Middle East Map Puzzle

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a puzzle of the countries of the Middle East that you can play online.
Article
World Atlas

World Atlas: Middle East

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the Middle East covers topics such as history, geography, demographics, and countries.
Lesson Plan
Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: World Geography: Oil in the Middle East and Africa

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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.
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Lizard Point Quizzes

Lizard Point: Middle East: Bodies of Water Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your geography knowledge by taking this interactive quiz over the bodies of water in the Middle East.
Assessment
Lizard Point Quizzes

Lizard Point: Middle East: Countries Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your geography knowledge by taking this interactive quiz over the countries of the Middle East.
Handout
Latimer Clarke Corporation

Atlapedia: World Maps/middle East

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Middle East Policy Council

Middle East Policy Council: Teach Mideast

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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,...
Lesson Plan
USA Today

Usa Today: The Middle East Project [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Middle East

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Crossword Puzzle Game for Kids: Geography of the Middle East

For Students 9th - 10th
Students try out this fun interactive crossword puzzle game about the geography of the Middle East.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Crossword Puzzle Print Out for Kids: Geography of the Middle East

For Students 9th - 10th
Print out a crossword puzzle game about the geography of the Middle East on this site.
Interactive
Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography Games: Map of the Middle East

For Students 9th - 10th
Play this fun geography map game to learn about the locations of the countries of the Middle East.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Middle East Map

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[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.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Word Search: Geography of the Middle East

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Timeline of War: Terrorism, Iraq, Afghanistan

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Parthia: The Forgotten Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
Handout
Middle East Policy Council

Mepc: Teach Mideast: Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
In an effort to educate on the Middle East and Islam, MEPC offers this thorough resource featuring Egypt.
Lesson Plan
Choices Program, Brown University

Choices: Teaching With the News: Protests, Revolutions, and Democratic Change

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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...
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Other

Ahlul Bayt Digital Islamic Library Project: The Geography of Arabia

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Curated OER

Map of the Middle East

For Students 9th - 10th
Map of the Middle East.

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