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Odyssey: Teacher Zone: Middle East: Israel/palestinian Territories Stay

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This teaching unit is based upon a "teacher trek" to the area in 2000 and focuses on essential questions on the nature of conflict. Activities are offered to help students explore the religion, holidays and culture of this region....
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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.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Druze

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Druze people from the Middle East. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Odyssey: Teacher Zone: Middle East: Iran Stay

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This teaching unit is based upon a "teacher trek" to the area in 2000 and focuses on essential questions of community. Activities are offered to help students explore the religion and culture of this country. The plans are tied to...
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Other

Odyssey: Teacher Zone: Middle East: Turkey Stay

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This teaching unit is based upon a "teacher trek" to the area in 2000 and focuses on essential questions on wealth and poverty. Activities are offered to help students explore the religion and culture of this country. Activities are...
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Other

Al bab.com: An Open Door to the Arab World

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Iraq: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for Iraq located in the Middle East.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Oman: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Oman in Southwest Asia.
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University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas: Cairo: Living Past, Living Future

For Students K - 1st
Interactive web unit will allow both educators and students to explore the history, culture, society, geography, and environment of this fascinating city that sits at the crossroads between ancient and modern, east and west, tradition...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Jordan

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete destination guide and country profile of Jordan featuring a background overview, and numerous links to key information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government,...
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: The Partition Plan

For Students 9th - 10th
The background for creating a plan to partition Palestine, as well as the details of the plan itself and its effects are discussed.