Student investigate how civilizations developed. In this rice farming lesson, 5th graders explore how rice cultivation changed through different civilizations. Students gain knowledge about different types of rice, where it's grown and...

In this Indiana Jones learning exercise, students answer multiple choice questions about details of the movie Indiana Jones. Students complete 12 questions total.

In this the Persian empire worksheet, students read a two page passage about Persia, then answer 5 multiple choice and 7 short answer questions requiring research about the topic.

In this plate tectonics worksheet, students study the continents map and complete 8 short answer questions related to them. They predict what the Earth will look like millions from now.

Students examine the damage done to Lebanon. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to learn about the fighting between Hezbollah and Israel and the toll it took on Lebanon.

In this Ottoman Empire instructional activity, high schoolers read a 3-page selection and examine maps pertaining to the topic and then respond to 7 short answer questions.

In this Classical period worksheet, students read over 2 pages of notes about Hellenistic culture and then highlight the important details.

In this famous people worksheet, students read about the life of Mahmoud Abbas and complete a variety of comprehension activities including but not limited to matching, sequencing, writing and spelling activities. An answer key is included.

In this English worksheet, students read "Putin's Historic Visit to Israel," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

In this English worksheet, learners read "Thousands Escaping from Lebanon," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

Students demonstrate basic knowledge of modern Middle Eastern history, politics, and political figures. They assess the validity of generalizations and stereotypes that impede the Middle East peace process.

Learners pretend they are a senior adult, around 75 years old. After observing pictures of older people, students write sentence, using future perfect and future continuous to answer questions. In pairs, they complete a worksheet and...

In this word search worksheet, students discover for terms related to the country of Iraq. The terms include important geographical features, cities, countries and people.

In this question and answer worksheet, 5th graders, teaming up with a partner, ask each other a set of forty-five questions as conversation starters.

A thorough look at Syria from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.

Learning module with lesson plan on "How should the U.S. respond to the reported use of chemical weapons in Syria?" Students view C-SPAN videos and read related articles to form their own opinions and deliberate in a classroom activity.

Article reports on the dire conditions in Syria and the vast amount of refugees who are fleeing the country.

From the PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer a lesson that has students examine the role of Syria in Middle Eastern politics and its relations with the U.S up until 2008. Provides step by step instructions and access to required materials.

In an effort to educate students on the Middle East and Islam, MEPC offers this thorough resource featuring Syria.

Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Syria. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.

Learn about religion in Syria, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.

A political map of Syria from the Perry-Castaneda Collection showing the major cities, highways, and neighboring countries.

One girl's first-hand account of her journey as a refugee from Syria to the United Kingdom.

Presents a travel guide and country profile of the Middle East country of Syria including a background overview and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...