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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: The Establishment of the United Arab Emirates

For Students 9th - 10th
Photographic exhibit showcases historic moments that formed the United Arab Emirates.
Handout
American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Jimmy Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the inspiring life of President Jimmy Carter. Read about his background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
Unit Plan
Choices Program, Brown University

Choices: Teaching With the News: The Conflict in Syria

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent resource for students learning about the conflict in Syria and trying to understand the international response to the problem. Students work in small groups and independently to research and formulate answers to the given...
Unit Plan
Choices Program, Brown University

Choices: Teaching With the News: Debating the u.s. Response to Syria

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module with multi-media lesson and resources in which students work in small groups to analyze the issues that frame the debate around U.S. policy.
Lesson Plan
Choices Program, Brown University

Choices: Teaching With the News: The Lessons of Iraq

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson with comprehensive multi-media materials in which students analyze the lessons of Iraq and consider implications for U.S. foreign policy and international response.
Lesson Plan
Choices Program, Brown University

Choices: Teaching With the News: Egypt's Uprising

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson in which students use a video, handouts, and other reading material to investigate events in Egypt, identify the causes of the demonstrations, and consider the U.S. response to these events.
Article
BBC

Bbc: Week of 9 1 14: Steven Sotloff's Mother in Plea to Is: Free My Son

For Students 9th - 10th
The terrorist group ISIS (Islamic State in Iraq and Syria) has been holding American journalis Steven Sotloff hostage since hist disappearance last year in Syria. Learn about his mother's pleas for his release.
Interactive
Other

Project Visa

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive internet resource guide to visa and embassy information for all countries around the world. Search by region or view the entire country list. Links to other travel, visa, and immigration sites.
Website
Other

The Jerusalem Post

For Students 9th - 10th
The Jerusalem Post is a daily Israeli national newspaper based out of Jerusalem. Coverage includes the top news stories from Israel and around the world, as well as Israeli business, culture, sports, health, and tourism. Written in English.
Lesson Plan
University of Maryland

Howard County History Labs: The Iran Hostage Crisis [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Using primary source material, students will analyze how foreign policy decisions affect the public's opinion of U.S. Presidents.
Website
Smart History

Smarthistory: The Dome of the Rock (Qubbat Al Sakhra)

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Dome of the Rock located in Old Jerusalem, one of the earliest surviving buildings from the Islamic world. Links to additional resources.
Website
National Geographic

National Geographic: Education

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent, comprehensive site from National Geographic that provides lesson plans, activities, maps, and National Geography Standards. Teachers can find lesson plans based on grade and standard. Covers current issues, for example, global...
Primary
Yale University

Avalon Project: Camp David Accords; September 17, 1978

For Students 9th - 10th
The text of the Camp David Accords with hypertext links to relevant documents.
eBook
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Iran

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent source of information on Iran from The Library of Congress. Includes information on geography, society, economy, transportation, government and politics, and national security.
Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Iran

For Students 3rd - 8th
Welcome to Iran! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.
Website
Other

Ahlul Bayt Digital Islamic Library Project: The Geography of Arabia

For Students 9th - 10th
Synopsis of the geography of the Arabian Peninsula - the heart of Islam. Describes the area as a bleak and desolate desert, but also very photogenic. Includes a brief description of the various political divisions located on the Arabian...
Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: Country Study: Iraq

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress provides an exceptionally detailed overview of the country of Iraq. Content includes a country profile, a detailed history of the country, its society and environment, its economy, its government and politics, and...
Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Country Study: Saudi Arabi

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive look at the country of Saudi Arabia. This page is a list of links to in-depth information pertaining to Saudi Arabia's history, economy, geography, government, people, and national security.
Website
American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Ehud Barak

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information on former Prime Minister of Israel, Ehud Barak, a member of Israel's Labor Party who advocated negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians.
Handout
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Post Vietnam Foreign Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses U.S. foreign policy after Vietnam encompassed every corner of the globe as Presidents Ford and Carter attempted to work with countries in Eastern Europe, Latin American and the Middle East.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Palestine (Region)

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides detailed information on the history, boundaries and demographics of Palestine, a region in the Middle East.
Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Walk From "No" to "Yes"

For Students 9th - 10th
William Ury, author of "Getting to Yes," offers an elegant, simple way to create agreement in even the most difficult situations-from family conflict to, perhaps, the Middle East. [18:45]
Article
PBS

Pbs: Roles of Women in Islamic Societies

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides details on the role women play in the Islamic Middle East. The article argues that women do have rights going back to the time of Muhammad and they have exercised those rights. In addition, women had played roles as both...
Article
Choices Program, Brown University

Brown University: A Brief History of Petra

For Students 9th - 10th
An article which gives the history of Petra considered the major city of the civilization of Nabataea located in the Middle East. The area was taken over by the Roman Empire.

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