PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Lesson Plan: Middle East and North Africa Geography
Enhance student geography knowledge of the Middle East and North Africa with this two or three day lesson plan.
Brown University
John Carter Brown Library: Islamic Encounters: America, Europe, Middle East
An exhibition highlighting the contacts and exchanges of knowledge that took place from the 1400s to the 1800s, between the Islamic world and America, Europe, and the Middle East.
University of Chicago
University of Chicago Library: Teaching the Middle East: Exporter of Religion
Learning module considers the significance of the Middle East as a center of religious origins and beliefs. Essays and illustrative materials follow the development of the religious traditions of the region, from the polytheistic animism...
Other
Owl & Mouse Educational Software: Middle East Map Puzzle
This site has a puzzle of the countries of the Middle East that you can play online.
The Washington Post
The Washington Post: Middle East
The Washington Post covers the top stories occurring in the Middle East. PLEASE NOTE THAT A WASHINGTON POST REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO VIEW THESE ARTICLES.
University of Chicago
University of Chicago Library: Teaching the Middle East: Identity in Mesopotamia
Learning module looks at the ancient peoples of Mesopotamia, including the Sumerians and Akkadians. Particular emphasis given to the status of women in the region, religious practices, and language.
Other
New York Public Library: The Middle East in Early Prints and Photographs: Egypt
A collection of digitized photographs, artworks, and documents on Egypt's history. Under 'Genre,' it is possible to filter them to isolate photographs, illustrations, etc.
USA Today
Usa Today: The Middle East Project [Pdf]
In this project, learners will learn about and provide a concise description of a country in the Middle East. They will then present information about their country to the class. Lesson plan includes standards and weekly procedures....
PBS
Pbs: Global Connections, the Middle East
View a timeline of Middle Eastern history, explore events through themes, and make connections through the use of big-picture questions such as "What's the appeal of religious militancy?"
University of Chicago
University of Chicago Library: Teaching the Middle East: Golden Age of Islam
Learning module considers the language, literature, material culture, and architectural monuments of classical Islamic civilization (AD 610-1258).
University of Chicago
University of Chicago Library: Teaching the Middle East: Writing: Before Islam
Learning module considers the writing systems and literature of ancient Mesopotamia before the arrival of Christianity or Islam.
Other
Middle East Online
Middle East Online, a publication out of London, England, offers news coverage of the Middle East in both English and Arabic. Content includes headline news, opinion pieces, business and culture features, and more.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Middle East
Wikipedia offers detailed information on the Middle East, an area that extends from the southeastern parts of the Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf.
New York Times
New York Times: Middle East
[Free Registration/Login Required] The New York Times covers the latest news, issues and events occurring in the Middle East. In addition to breaking stories, the New York Times also provides focused information and maps.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Middle East
This map from the Perry-Castaneda collection shows a relief map of the Middle East.
Latimer Clarke Corporation
Atlapedia: World Maps/middle East
Learn the locations and countries in the Middle East from this political map. Click on the link at the top of the page to see a physical map of the same region. Clicking on the country's name will take you to information about that country.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Africa/middle East
Learn about the different cultures that make up Africa and the Middle East. Using this alphabetical list, click on a specific group of people and read information about their culture, history, economy, sociopolitical organization, and...
Middle East Policy Council
Middle East Policy Council: Teach Mideast
TeachMideast, a comprehensive instructional portal home to a variety of resources on the Middle East and Islam, considers this region of the world from seven thematic perspectives: stereotypes, geography, history, language, religion,...
Princeton University
Princeton University: Maps of the Islamic Middle East
This site from the Princeton University includes a map collection from Roolvink's "Atlas of the Middle East" with a variety of historical maps on Islam.
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: Middle East: Countries Quiz
Test your geography knowledge by taking this interactive quiz over the countries of the Middle East.
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: Middle East: Bodies of Water Quiz
Test your geography knowledge by taking this interactive quiz over the bodies of water in the Middle East.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Los Angeles Co. Museum of Art: Islamic Art Now: Contemporary Art of Middle East
In recent years, the parameters of Islamic art (particularly as defined by museums, commercial art galleries, and private collections) have expanded to include contemporary works by artists from or with roots in the Middle East. These...
University of Chicago
University of Chicago Library: Teaching the Middle East: Anti Semitism
Essay considers the long history of antipathy to Jews and Judaism.
World Atlas
World Atlas: Middle East
Overview of the Middle East covers topics such as history, geography, demographics, and countries.