ClassFlow
Class Flow: Arabic
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson students will identify places that speak Arabic. Students will learn common Arabic words and phrases.
PBS
Pbs: News Hour Extra: Video Clip Board: Social Media's Role in Arab World Protests
Video clip of news story that considers the role of social media in the spring 2011 political protests in Egypt and other Arab nations. [4:15]
Other
Anti Discrimination Committee: Bibliography of Media Bias
This is an online bibliography of works dealing with Anti-Arab discrimination, stereotyping, and media bias. It includes government reports and ADC reports as well as scholarly works.
United Nations
Unesco: Science Test Questions (In Arabic)
Part of a larger site on math and science education. This page has over thirty-five multiple -choice and short-answer questions for 3rd and 4th grade science. Questions ask students to define terms (e.g., in Physics, Biology) or use...
Library of Congress
Loc: Arabic, Persian, and Ottoman Calligraphy
This collection contains more than 100 single-page calligraphic sheets containing poetic excerpts in Persian
BBC
Bbc News: Arab Media Urge Fair Trial for Saddam Hussein
An article which discusses the reactions of the Arab world media to the trial of Saddam Hussein and his first appearance in court on July 1, 2004. The Arab media seems to be supporting Saddam.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Tunisian Popular Uprising Puts Arab World on Edge
Article reports that Tunisia has led the way for Arab countries to topple dictators and embrace democracy. Many African countries are aware now that the "impossible is possible." The question is, will other African countries follow...
Other
Your Doctor: Sickle Cell Anemia (In Arabic)
Photos of slides and genetics charts accompany the text and explain the differences between sickle cell train vs. sickle cell anemia, symptoms of sickle cell disease, secondary diseases/conditions associated with sickle cell, mechanism...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Arabs, Franks, and the Battle of Tours
This Fordham University Medieval Sourcebook site offers three primary documents on the Battle of Tours.
American University
American University: Arab Spice Trade and Spread of Islam: Spice Case
A paper which deals with the premise that the spice trade led to the spread of Islam. Also discusses why spices were an important trade commodity.
My Learning
My Learning: Design a Carpet for an Arab Weaver's House
Design your own carpet using wood blocks, and recreate a scene from a nineteenth century painting.
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: The Future of the Middle East: Arab Spring and Death of Osama Bin Laden
Learning with scholars online video, students consider the impact of Osama bin Laden's death on different groups of people. and explore the status and future of U.S. counterterrorism policy.
Digital History
Digital History: September 11, 2001
This site has a comprehensive overview of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S., including information on Osama bin Laden's background, the formation of Al Qaeda, the attacks themselves, the US response, civil liberties and national...
PBS
Pbs: Lawrence of Arabia
Excellent site to begin the study of Thomas Edward Lawrence, better known as Lawrence of Arabia. Find biographies on Lawrence, Prince Faisal, Winston Churchill and other key players. Information on the Arab Revolt including battle...
PBS
Pbs: Tolerance in Times of Trial
This instructional activity compares the treatment of Japanese-Americans and German-Americans during World War II and the treatment of Arab-Americans after September 11th.
Yale University
White Paper of 1939
Describes the discussion and results of an Arab-British meeting to sort out the situation causing the riots of 1936-1939. Interpretations of the British mandate agreement and other British policy in Palestine were discussed, with the...
BBC
Bbc World Service: Learning English Grammar
The Grammar and Vocabulary area of the BBC World Service site has a section on common grammar problems and a section on idioms and expressions. There are also links to pages that provide English language learning opportunities that...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Censorship
In this Wide Angle video, the people behind Kalam Nawaem, or "Sweet Talk," a popular Arab television, discuss how they must carefully choose their topics and tone to not only increase audience interest, but to keep their program on the air.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Rise of Divorce
This Wide Angle video features the Arab women of an all-female talk show discussing the rising divorce rates in the Middle East.
United Nations
Unesco: Ancient City of Aleppo
The city of Aleppo in Syria goes back to the second millennium BC. Situated at the intersection of important trade routes, it was at various times under the rule of Hittites, Assyrians, Arabs, Mongols, Mamelukes, and Ottomans. This World...
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Peek Inside the World's First Carbon Neutral City
A new kind of city is being built in the Arab desert. Read about the unique engineering that is creating Masdar, a "city of the future" which doesn't use fossil fuels.
New York Times
New York Times: Jordan News
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site provides a concise overview of Jordan's history as well as links to a collection of news articles published about the country that date back to 1865. Links to articles about unrest in the Arab...
The Guardian
Guardian: Israel News
This site provides links to the most recent news articles and videos published about Israel. Links to slideshows and articles about the Arab-Israeli conflict and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict are featured.
United Nations
Unesco: Algebra Review (In Arabic)
This page, part of a larger UNESCO site on math and science education, has 15 basic, open- and multiple-choice algebra questions, with the correct answer immediately following the question. Entirely in Arabic.
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