Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Sunni/Shia Split in Iraq

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars examine the historic Shia-Sunni conflict to assess its present-day status in Iraq and determine how it might play out in postwar Iraq.  In this World History activity, students research the factors that contribute to...
Handout
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Iraq

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent source of information on Iraq from The Library of Congress. Includes information on geography, society, economy, transportation, government and politics, and national security.
Website
BBC

Bbc: Sunnis and Shias

For Students 9th - 10th
A quick guide to discovering the differences between Sunnis and Shias, both members of the Muslim religion. Describes what each branch believes in; both their shared beliefs and their differences.