Curated OER
Filigree Jewelry
Students describe physical and human characteristics of North Africa and the Middle East, plot on a map areas populated by nomadic people in those areas, explain importance of filigree jewelry in Arab culture, and create their own jewelry.
Other
Al bab.com: An Open Door to the Arab World
This English-language site offers information about all aspects of the Arab world, from material culture to human rights. There are also sections on minority populations living in the Arab Middle East (e.g., the Kurds). Site is entirely...
PBS
Pbs: Islamic Culture: Art
A study of Islamic culture, art and architecture taken from the PBS show on Islam "Islam: Empire of Faith".
Other
One World Magazine: Deserts
Explore the sands of the Arab world and the Sahara by reading personal accounts and histories about the people, religion, and culture of the region.
Other
Al Mashriq: Naguib Mahfouz
Article describes Mahfouz and his acceptance of the Nobel Prize in 1989. Includes pictures and links to related information.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Chad: People
A brief discussion of the people of Chad accompanied by a chart that gives information about the population, ethnic group percentages, languages, and religions. From the CIA World Fact Book.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Tunisia: People
Read about the people of Tunisia and the influences several occupiers had on their culture. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.
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,...