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Odyssey: Middle East Stage: Iran

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take a step into the world of Iran with this team of Teacher Trekkers. You will look at life in the Middle East, meet "real" people and learn about the culture and religion.
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BBC

Bbc News: Inside Iran

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth look at the changes going on in Iran both political and cultural. Also examines the relationship between Iran and the United States post 9/11. Updated 19 February 2008.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: The Epic of Kings

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A modern prose English translation of the 11th century Persian poem, "The Epic of Kings," or "Shahnameh," by Ferdowsi. This translation is by Helen Zimmern. This translation is divided into 18 sections.
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Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Iran

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in Iran, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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Iran Chamber Society: Hakim Abol Qasem Ferdowsi Tousi

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of the great 10th century Persian poet, Ferdowsi. The focus of this biography is on his writing of the epic poem, "Shahnameh" or "The Epic of Kings."
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Aaron Shepherd

The Magic of Mushkil Gusha, a Tale of Iran (Rt)

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A reader's theater version of a folktale from Iran for ten players, ages 9-13. Adapted by children's book author Aaron Shepard from his short story "The Magic of Mushkil Gusha," the story explores themes of thankfulness and sharing....
Primary
Aaron Shepherd

Forty Fortunes, a Tale of Iran (Reader's Theater)

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A reader's theater version of a folktale from Iran for 11 players, ages 8 and up. The performance length is ten minutes. Adapted by children's book author Aaron Shepard from his picture book "Forty Fortunes." You will find links to name...
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Government and Politics: Comparative: Iran

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module in AP Government and Politics course on Iranian politics and culture. Multi-media, interactive resource assignments, projects and assessment.
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Los Angeles County Museum of Art: The Legacy of Genghis Khan

For Students 9th - 10th
Exhibition explores the influence and legacy of Genghis Khan throughout Asia following the Mongol invasions. The exhibit contains images of beautiful pieces of artwork, sculpture, textiles, ceramics, and more.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The First Silk Roads

For Students 9th - 10th
An article discussing the first silk road that connected cultures of the Chinese, Indian, Kushan, Iranian, steppe-nomadic, and Mediterranean.
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Other

Iransaga: Festival of Yalda, Winter Solstice

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the celebration of the winter solstice in Iran. This article tells the history behind the celebration and the traditions that are practiced.
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Kushan History: Glossary

For Students 9th - 10th
A glossary to assist your study of Kushan history that includes entries for countries, cities, rulers, religions, and the like.
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Latimer Clarke Corporation

Atlapedia Online: Iran

For Students Pre-K - 1st
If you're doing a research paper on Iran, this is a great place to begin. Has information about the history, people, geography, climate, economy, and more. Click on the map image to get more details and an enlarged view.
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Carpet Museum of Iran

For Students 9th - 10th
The home on the web of Tehran's museum of carpets, which showcases the craftsmanship and beauty of the carpet-weaving traditions of the region. Virtual panoramic tours of the museum's galleries and multiple examples of the rich variety...
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Curated OER

Unesco: Tajikistan: Proto Urban Site of Sarazm

For Students 9th - 10th
Sarazm, which means "where the land begins", is an archaeological site bearing testimony to the development of human settlements in Central Asia, from the 4th millennium BCE to the end of the 3rd millennium BCE. The ruins demonstrate the...